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Axial Wraith Spawn
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Axial Wraith Spawn: 12-month test

It’s not a toy, I told my wife, it’s much more serious. Here’s how my Wraith Spawn has held up after 12 months of use and abuse

Hema HX-2 navigator
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Tested: Hema HX-2 Navigator

After years of research and development, we test Hema’s much-improved HX-2

2022 Isuzu MU-X LS-M gets Offroad Animal Predator bar
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2022 Isuzu MU-X build: Offroad Animal Predator bar installed

We start the transformation of our 2022 Isuzu MU-X by fitting a Predator bar from Offroad Animal

Amazon Prime Day 4x4 bargains
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Amazon Prime Day sale! Everything you need to know to bag a 4×4 bargain

We’ve found the best 4×4 and camping gear deals for you

Readers Rigs June 2022
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Readers’ Rigs: June 2022

Toyota builds dominate this instalment of Readers’ Rigs

How to rock crawl
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Rock crawling: How to tame rocky terrain

The best techniques to safely and successfully drive over rocky terrain

Projecta Intelli-Start jump starter
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Tested: Projecta Intelli-Start jump starter

The Intelli-Start jump starter from Projecta has become an essential tool in our touring kit

How to plug a 4x4 tyre
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Emergency fix: How to plug a tyre

Sooner or later you’re going to get a flat tyre. Rather than remove the wheel and fit the spare, you can often plug the hole. Here’s how

Darche Dirty Dee 1400 swag
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Tested: Darche Dirty Dee 1400 swag

Palatial, perfect for a couple, and packs up neatly in a canvas storage bag

Electronics & Gadgets

Tested: Spot X satellite communicator

Ron Moon upgrades from a Gen3 to a Spot X

Electronics & Gadgets

Tested – ARB portable twin air compressor

After seven years of service, how is the portable ARB twin compressor holding up?

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Industry profile – Clearview Accessories

Rather than resting on their laurels after 16 years of producing reliable, top-quality touring accessories, Mike Cowan and his team at Clearview Accessories are showing no signs of slowing down

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Tech: Ten most significant advances in 4x4s

4x4s have come a long way from the 40 Series LandCruisers and early Land Rovers that ignited Australia’s love of 4x4s some 60 years ago

Electronics & Gadgets

Guide to 12-volt systems for your 4×4

A guide to 12-volt jargon, the latest components and new delivery systems, with advice on what best suits your touring needs

Readers Rigs May 2022
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Readers’ Rigs: May 2022

An old LandCruiser, a new Everest, and everything in-between

Convoy procedure
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How to drive in a convoy

We look at best practice when it comes to driving in convoys – the why, the how and what equipment you’ll need to keep a group of travellers safe and prevent anyone from getting lost

Ironman 4x4 Monster winch
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Ironman 4×4 Monster winch: 12-month update

After a year on (and off) the road, here’s how our Ironman 4×4 12,000lb Monster winch is holding up

MSA 4x4 drawer system and drop slide for our D-MAX
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D-MAX gets an MSA 4×4 drawer system and drop slide

MSA storage drawers and a fridge drop slide installed in the latest D-MAX update, but will it all fit under the canopy?

Terrain Tamer brake test
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Tested: Terrain Tamer brakes review

You can spend a lot of money searching for the holy grail of brakes, but what is the best bang for your buck for your 4WD?

Readers Rigs April 2022
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Readers’ Rigs: April 2022

Anniversary edition 80 Series leads latest selection of Readers’ Rigs

Maxxis RAZR mud-terrain tyres
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Maxxis RAZR MT772 tyres: 20,000km update

How have the Maxxis RAZR muddies fitted to the 4X4 Australia D-MAX performed after 20,000km of use and abuse?

Bush Cooking

Camp Kitchen: Sausage rolls

The ultimate camping snack, but don’t forget to pack the tomato sauce

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How to perform a difficult winch recovery

To escape tricky off-road traps, you’re going to need some advanced winching techniques in your arsenal

Bush Lapa Hopper 3i camper trailer
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Bush Lapa Hopper 3i camper review

Want to do the big lap without worrying if your camper can make it? Bush Lapa’s Hopper 3i makes a strong case

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.