UNSEALED 4X4 GEAR NEWS – ISSUE 003

By Unsealed 4X4 8 Min Read

We take a look at the four-wheel drive industry’s latest and greatest gear! This month we’ve got a new LED light from Lightforce, a new line of rear bars from Kaymar,  a new awning from Bushmaster, and more! 

OzBar

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Kaymar, one of the most respected brands in the Australian 4X4 scene, has just come out with a new range of affordable rear bars for the Landcruiser 80 and 100 series, along with the Nissan GU Patrol. The new OzBar is designed, tested and manufactured in Australia to the same level of quality as Kaymar’s more expensive bars. It doesn’t come with a built-in tow bar, rather it’s designed to work with genuine factory and Hayman Reese installations. Two kits are available – a model with twin spare wheel carriers, and a model with a spare wheel carrier and a double jerry can holder.

Kits are $2650.
kaymar.com.au

Suunto Ambit 3

If you’re using your 4X4 as a way to get further out so you can bike, hike, or run where no one else goes, or you just like cool outdoor gadgets, listen up! Suunto has a new active sports watch and it’s a game changer. The GPS-enabled watch is more like a computer for your wrist. It measures heart rate, speed, pace, distance, altitude, and it’ll even help you find your way with route navigation. Did we mention it syncs to your smartphone and has a wide variety of apps?

Price to be determined.suunto.com/en-AU/

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Ironman 4×4 Rechargeable Camp Shower

Installing a hot water shower in your vehicle can be a bit of a commitment. Ironman 4×4’s Rechargeable Camp Shower takes a minimalist approach by offering a simple pump and shower head unit that allows you to take a bath wherever you please. Just heat up some water, turn the pump on, and drop it in the water. It’ll push out two litres of water per minute and run for a solid hour before needing to be recharged by USB.

Priced at $67.
Ironman4x4.com

Lightforce LED 210

Lightforce was one of the last major auxiliary lighting manufacturers to bring a range of LED products to market with their first light, the LED 180, being introduced just recently. The newest model, the LED 210, promises to deliver almost 7800 raw lumens and the ability to throw one lux of light upwards of 850m down the road, which is no small feat. Submersible to three metres, it’s built with a durable aluminum housing and comes with a tough stainless steel mount.

Priced at $690 per light, available in spot or combination beams.
lightforce.com

Bushranger Open Sky Awning Kit

New from Bushranger, the Open Sky Awning Kit packs quite a bit of versatility into a small package. It picks up where a traditional awning leaves off by offering additional shelter in the form of a wind break on the side of the awning, and a ground sheet to keep you out of the dirt. It is perfect for those looking to get a little bit more protection from the elements while sleeping in a swag. The ground sheet keeps your swag or tent clean, and the combination awning and wind break work hand-in-hand to keep the elements at bay. The awning is constructed with a high-quality cotton-PVC blend canvas, which is waterproof and rot and mould resistant for those days when you need to put it away wet.

$350.
bushranger.com.au

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Hema Explorer 2.0

Whether you’re camping, four-wheel driving, or touring, Hema’s Explorer app is the go-to tool for interactive GPS navigation. It features more than 40,000 interactive points of interest and the ability to create and share your GPS tracks with the Hema Explorer Cloud. Version 2.0 of the Explorer app boasts a brand-new, more powerful mapping engine that improves the speed and responsiveness of the app. In addition, a redesigned route-maker makes it even easier to plan and plot your adventures in advance. Best of all, the update is free for those who have already downloaded the app.

Available for iOS
and Android.

$49.99
hemamaps.com.au

REDARC HONOUR

Leading 4X4 electronics company REDARC has been named the 2014 Telstra Business of the Year.

REDARC’s products include brake controllers, dual battery isolators and solar equipment.

The judges of this prestigious honour, which has been awarded annually since 1992, praised REDARC for its staff training, product development and financial success.

Telstra executive Will Iriving said: “REDARC is a high-growth, high-quality manufacturer that has focused on innovation, deep customer understanding, targeted marking and investment in new capability.”

REDARC managing director Anthony Kittel, who was presented the award by the Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey, said the secrets of the company’s success were “continually investing a minimum of 15 per cent of our sales revenue back into research and having about 25 per cent of our employees working in R&D and innovation”.

redarc.com.au

LYNX Hooks “Outdoorsman” Stash Bag

It’s been a while since someone took at a shot at redesigning the stereotypical bungee cord and occy strap, and a company out of Queensland might just have the ticket. Built for light-utility applications, LYNX Hooks give the user a wide range of flexibility that can only come from a tie-down system that allows you to tailor the components to your needs. Built around an adjustable stretch strap that allows you to tighten and secure your load easily, they also feature innovative quick-release buckles that clip together to allow you to connect multiple straps together. The “Outdoorsman” Stash Bag includes a variety of different components that’ll ensure you’re able to tie down your load no matter how obscure it is.

It’s available in a wide range of colours and costs $77.42.
lynxhooks.com.au

Doble Outdoors 200T Tent Pole, Light and Device Charger

Make your campsite a brighter place while saving precious space inside your vehicle with the the world’s first illuminated tent pole. Two-hundred-and-fifty lumens of well-distributed light and two USB ports to recharge your devices are packed into the previously under-utilised hollow interior of a tent pole, killing quite a few birds with one stone. On its lowest setting, it’ll stay lit for up to 250 hours—enough to keep your camp illuminated for weeks without a charge. It’s also capable of being recharged by a lightweight, weather-resistant 5W solar panel in three to six hours, depending on sunlight. Did we mention there’s even a mini table that attaches to the pole, perfect for holding your cold beverages? Oh, it’s also a pretty stellar tent pole.

The Doble Outdoors 200T Tent Pole, Light and Device Charger retails for $189, the 5W Solar Panel is $109.

dobleoutdoors.com

 


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