Gear




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.

The Hitch-Ezy
We test the Hitch-Ezy Off-road Coupling.

OzTent Jet Tent F25
Even faster outdoor accommodation from the makers of the 30-second tent.

4×4 steep slopes tips
Ascending or descending steep slopes is a 4X4 challenge for which you must be properly prepared. Coming unstuck, literally, could be catastrophic if all you can do is panic.

Bad Boy MTV
The quad we were driving was a Bad Boy 4X4 MTV (Multi Terrain Vehicle) now available in Australia from Loaded Dog Systems.

Goodyear Wrangler MT/R
First impressions of Goodyear’s Kevlar-reinforced Wrangler MT/R tyres were good and, over the past 25,000km, my opinion of them has only grown.

How to drive a 4×4
4X4 Australia’s newest journo learns a thing or two about four-wheel driving.

Tyre-pressure monitoring system guide
A tyre-pressure monitoring system is one of the best accessories you can fit to your four-wheel drive. It could even be a life saver…

Diesel versus ULP
With diesel costing significantly more than ULP these days, why do most four-wheel drivers prefer oil burners?

Maxxis 764 Big Horn M/T
It’s taken nearly 20,000km, but the Big Horns have found their nirvana as muddy bog-trotters.

On road towing
State road and transport authorities treat towing trailers as child’s play, but shouldn’t an articulated combined mass of up to four-and-a-half tonnes travelling at 100km/h be left to those with extensive training?

Red Line Long-Life Oil
Red Line’s long-life engine oil really does work, and we’ve done the sampling to prove it.

Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Sport suspension
With big claims of terrain adaptability, we put the Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Sport suspension to the test.

Kaymar Rear Carrier
The Jeep cops a new rear swing-away wheel carrier and spare fuel.

Bilstein Shocks
The original shockers on my Disco 3 lasted a creditable 100,000km before they ran out of damping, at which point I opted for a set of Bilstein monotube struts.

EFS Suspension Kit
Our long-term D-Max has left for Fraser Island with an EFS spring in its step.
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.