Gear




McHitch Automatic Trailer Coupling
Hitching your trailer to your rig has never been easier than it is with this clever Aussie invention – the McHitch.

Scan tools for your 4WD
A vehicle scan tool is one of the most important tools to pack for an off-road expedition in a modern vehicle. Here’s why.

How To: Dirt Road Driving
4×4 Australia’s Glenn Torrens shares his tips on driving on dirt roads.

First aid: Australia’s dangerous creatures
Australia sure has a hefty portion of dangerous creatures, but is it all a little bit exaggerated? We separate fact from fiction.

LED driving lights test
Take a look behind the scenes to see what went in to the massive LED driving lights test and how they perform in real world driving conditions.

Test Bluetooth Navigator
The Dual GPS adds GPS capability to all Bluetooth enabled phones, tablets and laptops, as tested by Ron Moon.

Leveraxe Review
Mark Allen tests the Leveraxe wood splitter and makes light work of a big job

Renetto Camping Chair Review
Get the best seat in the house and cushion your tush with this innovative camping chair, from Renetto.

ARB’s OME BP-51 Survives the Safari
Take a first-hand look at ARB’s new Old Man Emu BP-51 suspension, put through its paces at the Jeep Australasian Safari Tour.

Lightforce LED 180 road test
4×4 Australia’s Mark Allen checks out Lightforce’s new LED180 driving lights on his Land Cruiser and gives them the thumbs up.

Travel Buddy 12V Oven
Eating tasty tucker while out and about exploring Oz just got a whole lot easier.

Projecta HP2000
A portable power pack could save you from side-of-the-road embarrassment.

Sealing a puncture
A puncture repair kit can get you travelling again in no time.

Seal-lock emergency repair kit
The SEAL-LOCK Emergency Repair Kit will get you out of any sticky situation.

Harrop ELocker
The Eaton/Harrop ELocker is a simple, effective and affordable locking diff for your 4×4. We check out the Harrop factory and test the ELocker.

Yamaha EF200iS Inverter Generator
EF2000iS is so simple to use, even the editor got it to work.

Oricom UHF 5500 Radios
New radios keep the 4X4 Australia crew in touch on the road.

Cooper Discoverer AT3s
The Cooper Discoverer AT3s still going strong after 100K kays.

SV Adjustable Tough Dog Steering Dampener
Tough Dog’s adjustable steering damper provides tunable off-road steering feedback.

Redarc Battery Management System
Redarc’s Smart Start Battery Management System packages 5 products in the one unit!

Roof Racks for 4x4s
Can’t fit all of your kit into your four-wheel drive? Check out 4X4’s guide to carrying gear on your roof.

Boab Storage System
Roll up as we test a set of clever roller-drawers with removable storage boxes.

LED Strip Lights
4X4 Equip has taken modern LED technology and made it easy-to-use in these new flexible light strips.

Tatonka Multi Set Cookware
You thought compact gear was just for bushwalkers, but efficiency is always a good thing.
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.