Kids dirt bikes: What parents need to know before buying one
Buying a kids dirt bike? Don't choose on age or engine size alone. Here's what parents need to know to find the right dirt bike for their child.
Safety
Campfire Etiquette – 19 tips to have you doing it like a pro
A campfire can be one of the greatest experiences in our travels. Sitting around one at the end of the day, staring into the mesmerising licking of flames and up at the stars… it just does not get any better.…
The 5 deadliest Aussie animals you may encounter
We decided to list the 5 deadliest Aussie animals that you may encounter along with some facts about them.
Easy guide to Bull Bars – Everything You Need to Know
For the love of all things 4WD, do NOT buy a bull bar based on aesthetics alone. Here's what you need to consider when buying a bull bar!
4X4 solo recovery tips – don’t leave home before you read this
Bogging your vehicle when you’re in the bush on your own can be a little scary. Keep calm and read our guide to 4X4 solo recovery tips. It’s true that whether you’re alone or with a group, a winch is…
2024 LDV T60 Max Plus to get coil-sprung rear end
LDV has just announced some significant news for their latest release, the T60 Max Plus 4×4 ute. With the most significant upgrade being found at the back of the vehicle. Yep, the LDV T60 Max Plus features a multi-link coil…
First drive of the 2024 Isuzu D-Max 4×4
The 2024 Isuzu D-Max marks the second update to this platform, which was introduced to the Australian market as the Third Generation D-Max back in 2020. The D-Max was the third best selling 4×4 in 2023 and 2024, so this…
First drive of the 2024 Isuzu MU-X: Five key points we took away
Last week, Unsealed 4×4 was invited to the launch of the updated 2024 Isuzu D-MAX and MU-X range. It was great to see some significant updates, as well as some visual facelifting. The biggest change would be introducing the RZ4E-TC 1.9…
What is a snatch strap and how does it work?
The snatch strap is a staple item in our recovery kits, but do you really know what it is, how it works and how to use it? If ever one invention simplified the process of vehicle recovery, it was the…
Winching for beginners
For the vast majority of us, a winch is one of those ‘must have’ items, one of the first bits of kit on the list along with a bullbar and decent tyres. Unlike tyres, which are used every time we…
10 Things you must do when travelling solo
Travelling solo on remote tracks is quite literally taking your life into your own hands. You can’t always travel with friends so for those times when you’re travelling solo in remote areas you really need to take extra precautions. Here…
Your summer 4×4 and camping guide
The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, and the neighbour is mowing his lawn in uncomfortably short shorts. Summer is here, and that means all over the country four-wheel drivers are loading up the camper trailers, stacking the roof…
What to do when it goes wrong
Could you save a life on your next adventure using your first aid skills, or at least take care of a scrape or two?We all love to get out there and have our Outback adventures. Camping, walks, long drives, campfires…
Prepare your 4×4 for the big trips
The days are counting down to that big trip you have been planning. You’ve spent an eternity poring over maps and itineraries, ensuring you’ve got the right mixture of distances and downtime, with all of the sights you want to…
How to use a hand winch
For those of us old enough to remember, four-wheel drive recoveries once used to be a lot of hard yakka. Sweat pouring – every second word out of your mouth a curse word type of hard yakka – and yep,…
