Gear




How to back up a trailer
Take the stress out of reversing a trailer.

Halogen vs HID vs LED driving lights
Wondering what all the hype is about HID and LEDs compared to good old halogens? We shed the light.

Fuel Comparison: Diesel, petrol or LPG?
With the fuel debate raging, we take two 4x4s and crunch the numbers for diesel, petrol and LPG.

Spot Gen3 and RAM mounts: Product test
New emergency GPS tracker is spot on.

Lovells springs: Product test
Troopy gets lifted by 80 years of suspension expertise.

MSA 4X4: The 4X4 storage experts
MSA 4×4 are the Queensland-based storage experts

MOST POPULAR GEAR OF 2016: PART 2
Decking out your rig with aftermarket gear can be a confronting experience without the necessary know-how

MOST POPULAR GEAR OF 2016: PART 1
We put plenty of gear under the microscope in 2016 and we’ve picked out the best of the best to highlight here

Roothy’s Best Bush Cooking Vids of 2016
The five most popular Bush Cooking videos of 2016.

Hema HX-1 Navigator: Product test
Hema’s new HX-1 Navigator is the ultimate navigation tool for four-wheel drivers.

Cooking concepts: Snow Peak fire pit and Jikaro table
It’s a foldable fire pit that’s lightweight and fairly durable – Perfect!

Cooking concepts: Dreampot Thermal Cooker
Thermal cooking with a set-up like a DreamPot is a real contender in the camping fraternity these days.

Cooking concepts: Hillbilly cooking stand
Great bit of kit to have when it comes to cooking straight over the coals.

Cooking concepts: Campman JNR
It’s hard to beat cooking with fire, and the Campman Jnr is hands-down one of the best

Hydropack: Product test
We may not be able to turn water to wine, but we can make polluted water drinkable!

Cooking concepts: Weber Baby Q review
Spruce up your campsite cuisine with gear that’ll have you catering like a five-star chef.

6 essentials for travelling with kids
Must-bring items for when you camp with the kiddies.

What to do when your recovery gear breaks
How to escape a world of hurt when your recovery gear breaks in the bush.

4X4 Garage: iDrive Australia’s throttle tuner
The iDrive Throttle Tuner is taking the market by storm.

Top 10 weekend camping essentials
A little forethought can take the stress out of your next adventure. Here are 10 items you must pack!

Solar panel comparison: Video
Harness the sun’s energy to power your campsite.

Latest gear for your 4×4
It’s already December, and that means it’s time to start filling those Christmas stockings.

Bush Cooking with Roothy: Banana Pancakes
Keep the kids at camp happy with this delightful dessert.

Recipe: Cauliflower, cream cheese and sour cream
A simple, delicious and different way to serve cauliflower
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.