Jack Pyper

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

Gear

MSA 4x4 touring gear tested on a Simpson Desert crossing

We put a suite of MSA 4x4 equipment to the test on a 5000km outback crossing!

Gear

Terrain Tamer Suspension Seats tested on a Simpson Desert crossing

We put a set of Terrain Tamer Suspension Seats through to the test on a Simpson crossing – here’s how they held up

Explore QLD

Moreton Island or K'gari (Fraser Island): Which one should you visit first?

Both are breath-taking, but which island paradise is right for you?

Electronics & Gadgets

Bushman fridges reviewed: DC85‑X Upright and DF30‑HD Drawer

We put two Bushman fridges to the test, to see how both perform in real off-road conditions

Custom 4x4s

WATCH: TroopCarrier built for a long-term lap of Australia!

Cassie’s Troopy and custom camper rig are ready for the full Aussie lap