Jack Pyper

Electronics & Gadgets

GME XRS-375C review: A tough, feature-packed UHF built for serious off-roading

We put GME’s latest XRS-375C UHF radio to the test to see if its GPS tracking, Bluetooth connectivity and rugged build make it the ultimate off-road communicator

4x4 Comparisons

Toyota HiLux SR5 vs Ford Ranger Sport: Battle of the best-sellers

The ninth-gen HiLux takes on the Ranger to see which midsize ute comes out on top. Brought to you by Club 4x4 Insurance.

Custom 4x4s

The 105 Series LandCruiser that ignited Off Track Concepts

The original build that set the benchmark for Off Track Concepts

Reviews

Living with the KGM Musso Ultimate: Long-term review

We’re spending a few months with the Musso Ultimate XL V, getting to know why it consistently outperforms expectations

Gear

Alu-Cab Gen 3-R Expedition rooftop tent tested: Effortless, comfortable and tour-ready

We spent weeks living out of the Alu-Cab Gen 3-R to see if it could handle real touring life

Gear

Clean Cab Co boot holders review: A simple fix for dirty boots

A no-nonsense look at Clean Cab Co’s work boot holders and why they make sense for tradies, fleets and hard-used 4x4s

Explore

From the outback to the coast: An epic off-road adventure from Tilpa to K’gari

A three-week 4WD convoy through dusty outback pubs, free river camps, and sandy coastal tracks, from Tilpa to K’gari (Fraser Island)

4x4 Comparisons

Toyota Prado GX vs Ford Everest Trend: Base model off-road comparison

Two popular entry-level 4x4 wagons, tested for real-world off-road touring. Brought to you by Club 4x4 Insurance.

News

Saving True Blues: Mental health conversations out on the tracks

A grassroots initiative is helping 4x4ers and campers open up about mental health where they feel most comfortable – out in the bush

Gear

Ezee Freeze reusable ice cubes: Our review of the essential Esky addition

Keep your Esky cold, clean, and mess-free with reusable Ezee Freeze ice cubes, built for real 4WD adventures

Custom 4x4s

How Bri Voto turned her 2006 Nissan GU Patrol into a weekend warrior

Bri transformed her 2006 GU Patrol into a practical, hard-hitting weekend 4WD

Gear

Utemaster Centurion Canopy strengthens our 2025 BYD Shark

A serious canopy that adds real-world strength, storage and usability to BYD’s Shark

Custom 4x4s

Tour-ready Hilux: Lifted, turbocharged, and street legal

This Hilux pairs a four-inch lift and upgraded turbo with a modular Alu-Cab setup for comfortable off-road touring

Reviews

Can the Navara PRO-4X Warrior tow a camper and tackle tough Aussie tracks? We found out

Top-spec Navara put to the test towing an Offline Domino camper

Gear

MSA 4x4 transforms our BYD Shark into a desert-ready tourer

MSA’s full tub fit-out turns our Shark into a fully integrated touring vehicle

Custom 4x4s

Video: Jimny challenges 79 Series in David vs Goliath showdown

See how a Jimny tackles the trails alongside a 79 Series, in this ultimate off-road showdown

Gear

Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT tyres survive punishing Simpson Desert shakedown

A 6000km run from Melbourne to Birdsville put the Cooper Discoverer LT through the Simpson Desert’s toughest conditions

Gear

Offline Campers Domino review: Tough, lightweight and ready for the Aussie bush

The Aussie-made Domino blends quick-stop convenience with long-stay comfort. Can one camper truly be the ultimate all-rounder?

4x4 Comparisons

Isuzu D-MAX Blade vs Toyota HiLux GR Sport: Which flagship ute tows and tours better?

D-MAX Blade takes on HiLux GR Sport in a showdown to see which ute is best for towing and touring

Reviews

Sink or swim: Is the BYD Shark tough enough for the Simpson Desert?

The Chinese-built BYD Shark sinks its teeth into the brutal Simpson Desert to prove it’s much more than an urban EV

Gear

We fitted the Hayman Reese X-Bar to our BYD Shark: Here’s how it performs

The X-Bar isn’t just a towbar – it’s recovery points, bash protection, and peace of mind rolled into one off-road-ready upgrade

Gear

BLUETTI MultiCooler B70 portable fridge and freezer tested on Fraser Island

Reliable, quiet and versatile for weekend warriors and off-grid 4x4 trips

Gear

Tested in the Simpson: Rola Titan MKIII roof racks on the 79 Series and BYD Shark

Tested across the Simpson, the Rola Roof Rack system proved tough, quiet and incredibly easy to customise on the go

Gear

Evakool Down Under II 50L review: Lightweight Aussie fridge tested in the Simpson Desert

Aussie-made fridge delivers reliable, dual-zone cooling for serious off-road touring