Gear




Rooftop tent test: ARB Flinders vs Yakima Skyrise HD
In a world of cheap RTT options, how do two of the best premium soft-top rooftop tents shape up?

Camp Kitchen: Hot cross buns
Whether you’re camping or at home this Easter, hot cross buns are always a good idea

TAG releases new range of Tow Ball Mounts
TAG Towbars introduces a new range of Tow Ball Mounts to its extensive range of towing accessories

Readers’ Rigs: March 2022
Six tidy reader-submitted 4x4s

Advice: Duco protection for your 4×4
To maintain a pristine look, there are a range of products available to help protect exterior paint and the tub’s interior from the unforgiving elements

How to perform a winch recovery
How to use an electric winch to perform a basic vehicle recovery

Crashpad tool roll review
The Crashpad tool roll keeps tools tidy and handy, and can withstand a fair amount of abuse.

Camp Kitchen: Tin-foil whole fish
If you’re anything like us, you can never have enough fresh seafood

New 4×4 products: Camping equipment
A bunch of new camping kit from Companion, OZtrail and Campfire

New 4×4 products: EFS 4×4 Accessories
Bullbars and winches by the specialists at EFS

New 4×4 products: PCOR 4×4
A mix of new 4×4 gear by the pros at PCOR

New 4×4 products: Carbon Offroad
A closer look at some new gear from Carbon Offroad

How to descend steep hills in a 4×4
In this instalment of 4X4 Australia’s How To Off-Road series, we give the rundown on how to safely descend steep hills

Readers’ 4x4s: February 2022
Sweet 60 Series leads latest batch of reader-submitted 4x4s

Invicta Hybrid Starter battery released
Invicta Hybrid Starter battery said to be “absolute game-changer”

4X4 Australia D-MAX gets a MaxTrax recovery kit
The 4X4 Australia D-MAX is ready to hit the tracks, with a comprehensive MaxTrax recovery kit the final piece of the puzzle

Book review: Firepit Barbecue
Away from the city lights and hankering for some Cordon Bleu, try these lip-smacking campfire recipes to up your campfire gastronomic delights

Camp Kitchen: Rocky Road
A great and delicious way to keep the kids quiet at camp

How to safely drive up steep inclines in a 4×4
In this instalment of 4X4 Australia’s How To Off-Road driving series, we give the rundown on how to safely drive up steep hill climbs

MSA 4×4 towing mirrors fitted to the 4X4 Australia D-MAX
We dust off the old socket set and install a set of MSA 4×4 towing mirrors to the 4X4 Australia D-MAX

Companion 60-litre fridge added to the 4X4 Australia D-MAX
Our 60-litre fridge from Companion keeps the beers cold, even when it’s not plugged in to the 4X4 Australia D-MAX

Perentie tops Readers’ Rigs in January 2022
Highly modified Land Rover Perentie leads the latest round of Readers’ Rigs

Tested: Radar Renegade RT all-terrain tyre
We see how Radar’s Renegade RT tyre measures up on our outback turf

Building a custom 4×4 on a budget
With patience and a sensible approach, it’s possible to create a capable and versatile 4×4 adventure rig for less than $35K
4X4 Australia’s Gear section is your ultimate resource for the latest and best 4×4 gear, accessories, and equipment. Our team of off-road enthusiasts and automotive experts brings you in-depth reviews, comparisons, and buying guides for a variety of 4×4 products to help you make informed decisions and enhance your off-roading adventures.
Our in-depth reviews encompass a wide array of 4×4 equipment and accessories, such as off-road tyres, roof racks, winches, recovery gear, camping gear, and more. We assess each product’s performance, durability, and value for money to help you find the ideal solution for your off-road activities.