Gear




Stone Country Justice book review
Dick Eussen has utilised his vast knowledge of the Top End and its peoples to pen a ripping Outback yarn

CTEK CS FREE portable battery charger launched in Australia
CTEK has brought its all-new CS FREE portable battery charger to the Australian aftermarket

Tested: KickAss 1200w pure sine wave inverter
Kev fits a high-output inverter to keep all his gear charged when on the road

D-MAX gets a lithium dual-battery system
Our D-MAX build gets a dual-battery system comprising of an Invicta lithium battery and Piranha Off-Road battery tray

D-MAX gets a Yakima RuggedLine mounting system
The touring mods keep on coming for the 4X4 Australia D-MAX, with a Yakima roof platform

Patriot Campers X1-H put to the test
Patriot Campers puts an updated spin on a classic design, with the revised X1-H

How To: Snatch recovery
We explain how to safely use a snatch strap or a kinetic recovery rope

How To: 4WD in mud
Here’s how to best deal with the sticky stuff when you’re inevitably tasked with driving through it

What is What3Words?
Moonie reckons What3Words is an easy-to-use navigation tool

Tested: Mickey Thompson Baja Boss mud-terrains
Kian’s GQ Patrol gets a fresh set of Mickey Thompson Baja Boss mud-terrains!

Our D-Max gets a Hayman Reese X-Bar tow bar
Our D-Max is ready to work with a brand new towing kit

Our D-Max gets a new Piranha canopy
Our D-Max is now a proper ute, thanks to our new Piranha Off Road fibreglass canopy

Our D-Max gets a GME UHF radio
4X4 Australia’s D-MAX Project is loaded up with GME communications gear.

Tested – Lifestyle Reconn R2 Elite Camper
Military tough, Hilton luxury. Lifestyle Campers has hit a home-run with the Reconn R2 Elite

Custom Colorado tops Readers’ Rigs in July 2021
The best Readers Rigs from July are in, with a loaded Colorado at the front of the pack

New 4×4 products: August 2021
4×4 product watch: C-TEK CS FREE, Curt Rebellion adjustable ball mount, TJM Navara and TJM twin-air compressor

GU Patrol ute tops Readers’ Rigs in June 2021
A GU Patrol ute leads the latest list of reader-submitted 4x4s

D-MAX gets a set of TruFit 3D floor mats
Is this the best bang-for-buck upgrade you can make to your 4×4?

Vote now in Club 4X4’s 4X4 of the Year competition
Vote now in Club 4X4’s 2021 4X4 of the Year competition for a chance to win a couple of great prizes

Send in your embarrassing off-road photos for a chance to win
Send in your embarrassing off-road snaps for a chance to win a $300 MaxTrax voucher

Tested: Evakool 40L fridge drawer
Have we been doing camp fridges all wrong? 4×4 Australia contributor Dan Everett thinks so.

Tidy Triton tops Readers’ Rigs
Latest batch of Readers’ Rigs is in, led by a tidy Triton loaded with gear

D-MAX scores a set of Fuel Anza wheels
Our tradie-spec D-MAX scores some bling, with a set of Fuel Anza wheels

What to pack in a 4×4 tool kit
The spanners and bits that might save you a long walk home
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.