Gear




SnowRunner trucking simulation is out now
MudRunner team returns with a bigger and better trucking simulation.

Rhino-Rack Pioneer tray & accessories: 4×4 product test
We grabbed a Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform and threw it on a trusty ol’ Prado 120 to see whether the roof-rack system stacked up to all the worksite hype.

Jacksons Carry Me Camper: 4×4 product test
Ron Moon takes a look at the latest offering of the Carry Me Camper range from Jacksons Campers.

MSA 4×4 Towing Mirror: 4×4 product test
MSA 4X4’s new towing mirrors make it easy to see what’s behind our Ford Ranger.

Patriot Campers releases X3 camper trailer in Australia
Aussie 4×4 off-road specialists packs more into its new X3 camper trailer

Redarc power management system tested
Redarc is keeping the Ranger’s 12-volt power needs met.

Lumberjack Buckley Ultra Light camper trailer: 4×4 product test
Chinese-sourced camper is sprinkled with Aussie accessories, we take Lumberjack’s Buckley ‘Ultra Light’ for an off-road workout.

Projecta Pro-Wave inverter: 4×4 product test
After more than 12 months of service, how do Projecta’s 350- and 600-watt Pro-Wave inverters stack up?

Diesel tuning at Berrima Diesel
Kev gets more than he bargained for, once Berrima Diesel is done tinkering with his Land Cruiser.

Bushranger Night Hawk driving lights: 4×4 product test
We’ve given the Bushranger 4×4 Night Hawks a run on the Ranger and reckon they come up trumps.

Closer look at myCOOLMAN fridge and Power Pack
Deano probes myCOOLMAN’s all-new 30-litre fridge/freezer and Power Pack module

Ironman 4×4 portable power pack: 4×4 product test
Need temporary power? Ironman 4×4 has the answer.

4×4 shop tour – Pacemaker Headers
We drop by Pacemaker Headers in Adelaide to see where our Project Ranger’s King Brown exhaust was made.

New 4×4 gear: Navman MiVUE860 DC Tyre + Redarc 52mm gauges
We inspect a dashcam and tyre pressure monitoring system from Navman, and 52mm gauges from Redarc.

New 4×4 gear: Thunder battery box + Trigger Six Shooter
We take a closer look at the Thunder heavy duty battery box and the Trigger 3001 Six Shooter accessory control system.

New 4×4 exhaust system, oil separator kits and fuel filters
A closer look at Outlaw 4×4’s stainless steel exhausts, Process West’s Air-Oil Separator kits, JLM’s Diesel DPF Regen Plus and Direction-Plus’ Preline-Plus.

New suspension and driveline kit from EFS, Bendix, Sachs and Terrain Tamer
Improve your 4×4’s off-road credentials by upgrading its suspension, brakes and/or wheel bearings, or give it a diff drop.

TruFit MaxTrac 3D floor mats: product test
Set-and-forget carpet protection, with a set of TruFit 3D mats.

New camping kit from ARB, MSA 4×4, Royal Robbins and Rhino-Rack
We’ve scanned the catalogues to bring you some of the best new camping kit on the market.

4X4 Mud Terrain Tyre Test 2020
It can be argued that nothing beats a set of mud-terrain tyres for driving in, well, mud. But to get to the slippery stuff you’ll need to drive over plenty of blacktop. Let’s see how muddies fare on the road, in the wet and the dry.

National Luna 60L fridge/freezer: 4×4 product test
It’s a well-proven unit, but does this big bopper from National Luna warrant the steep sticker price?

How to maintain a 4×4’s filtration system
Common sense and proper planning keep 99 per cent of contaminants out of your 4×4. Here’s how to stop the last one per cent.

Diff lock buyers’ guide
Want to climb the insurmountable? You’re gonna need a set of lockers.

Yakima Gatekeeper: 4×4 product test
If you have a ute and a bunch of mountain biking mates, Yakima’s GateKeeper will make you the most popular person in town.
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.