Gear




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

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

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 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
Toyota builds dominate this instalment of Readers’ Rigs

Rock crawling: How to tame rocky terrain
The best techniques to safely and successfully drive over rocky terrain

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

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

Tested: Darche Dirty Dee 1400 swag
Palatial, perfect for a couple, and packs up neatly in a canvas storage bag

Tested: Spot X satellite communicator
Ron Moon upgrades from a Gen3 to a Spot X

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

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

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

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

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 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

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?

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
Anniversary edition 80 Series leads latest selection of Readers’ Rigs

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?

Camp Kitchen: Sausage rolls
The ultimate camping snack, but don’t forget to pack the tomato sauce

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 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.