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How to: camping with the kids
Gear

How to: camping with the kids

Taking the little ones camping doesn’t have to be an ordeal.

Hi-lift Jack stabiliser: Product test
Gear

Hi-lift Jack stabiliser: Product test

It’s not cheap, but avoiding being crushed justifies the price.

Bush Cooking with Roothy: Chilli Con Carne
Bush Cooking

Bush Cooking with Roothy: Chilli Con Carne

Spice up your outback cuisine with this simple dish.

Southern Cross Ultimate Trekker
Outdoors

Southern Cross Ultimate Trekker: Product test

Pitching a tent has never been easier.

Recovery guide: Spare Tyre Ground Anchor
Recovery

Recovery guide: Spare Tyre Ground Anchor

Fresh out of ideas? There is one last-ditch effort, but it’s a doozy.

MCC Rear Wheel Carrier: Product test
Wheels & Tyres

MCC Rear Wheel Carrier: Product test

MCC rear wheel carrier makes this Troopy the ultimate packhorse.

Bush Cooking with Roothy: BLT Wrap
Bush Cooking

Bush Cooking with Roothy: BLT Wrap

A simple way to feed the troops.

Mexican-inspired Tortilla stack
Bush Cooking

Mexican-inspired Tortilla stack

Ditch the Akubra for a sombrero and tuck into Mexican tortillas. Bueno!

What is a differential?
Gear

What is a differential?

What’s the diff? We explain how a differential controls the speed of a 4×4’s wheels.

Industry insider: Berrima diesel, NSW
Gear

Industry insider: Berrima diesel, NSW

There are now three generations of Leimroths working at Berrima Diesel in the NSW Southern Highlands.

How to use a chainsaw correctly
Recovery

How to use a chainsaw correctly

Chainsaws are an efficient way to clear a track, but there’s method to the madness

Bush cooking with Roothy: Pasta with meatballs
Bush Cooking

Bush cooking with Roothy: Pasta with meatballs

Italian cuisine in the Aussie outback.

Terrain Tamer's range of 4x4 brake products
4×4 Garage

4X4 Garage: Terrain Tamer’s impressive range of brake products

Allan Gray chats about Terrain Tamer’s vast range of brake products for 4×4 vehicles.

How to fit adjustable Panhard rods
Suspension

How to fit adjustable Panhard rods

An adjustable Panhard rod corrects axle shift and is easy to install.

Rapid spray diesel tank
Gear

Rapid spray diesel tank: Product test

Heading remote? You’ll need some fuel in reserve.

Dealing with a vehicle breakdown in the outback
Gear

Outback breakdown: What to do?

Walking you through a real-life remote-area breakdown

Safeguard Cargo net: Product test
Vehicle Protection

Safeguard Cargo net: Product test

Keep gear secure in your tray with a Safeguard Cargo Net.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Gourmet burgers
Bush Cooking

Bush cooking with Roothy: Gourmet burgers

Not just any old burger!

How to repair your cars cooling system
Gear

How to repair your cars cooling system

These bush fixes will help your 4WD soldier on through high temps when out on the tracks.

Coconut Mango Chicken
Bush Cooking

Bush cooking with Roothy: Coconut Mango Chicken

Most people love chicken and mango, so why not combine the two!

4x4 Trackside repairs
Gear

4×4 Trackside repairs

An inside look at some nifty trackside fixes that could get you out of a pickle.

How to create a fresh-water solar still
Gear

How to create a fresh-water solar still

A solar still could save your life. Here’s how to make one if you’re stranded.

Recipe: Moroccan flavoured salmon and couscous patties
Bush Cooking

Recipe: Moroccan flavoured salmon and couscous patties

Tuna patties are an old family favourite and are a great standby when camping. But here is a recipe for fish patties with a difference using canned salmon and couscous.

How to find electrical faults in your 4X4
Gear

How to find and fix electrical faults in your 4X4

Having electrical dramas out on the tracks? Here’s your ‘get out of jail free’ card

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.