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Invicta Hybrid Starter battery
Electronics & Gadgets

Invicta Hybrid Starter battery released

Invicta Hybrid Starter battery said to be “absolute game-changer”

MaxTrax recovery kit on the 4X4 Australia D-MAX
Gear

4X4 Australia D-MAX gets a MaxTrax recovery kit

The 4X4 Australia D-MAX is ready to hit the tracks, with a comprehensive MaxTrax recovery kit the final piece of the puzzle

Firepit Barbecue review
Bush Cooking

Book review: Firepit Barbecue

Away from the city lights and hankering for some Cordon Bleu, try these lip-smacking campfire recipes to up your campfire gastronomic delights

Camp Kitchen Rocky Road
Bush Cooking

Camp Kitchen: Rocky Road

A great and delicious way to keep the kids quiet at camp

How to 4x4 up steep hills
Gear

How to safely drive up steep inclines in a 4×4

In this instalment of 4X4 Australia’s How To Off-Road driving series, we give the rundown on how to safely drive up steep hill climbs

MSA 4x4 towing mirrors
Gear

MSA 4×4 towing mirrors fitted to the 4X4 Australia D-MAX

We dust off the old socket set and install a set of MSA 4×4 towing mirrors to the 4X4 Australia D-MAX

Companion 60-litre fridge/freezer
Gear

Companion 60-litre fridge added to the 4X4 Australia D-MAX

Our 60-litre fridge from Companion keeps the beers cold, even when it’s not plugged in to the 4X4 Australia D-MAX

Readers Rigs January 2022
Gear

Perentie tops Readers’ Rigs in January 2022

Highly modified Land Rover Perentie leads the latest round of Readers’ Rigs

Radar Renegade RT all-terrain tyre
Gear

Tested: Radar Renegade RT all-terrain tyre

We see how Radar’s Renegade RT tyre measures up on our outback turf

Building a custom 4x4 on a budget
Gear

Building a custom 4×4 on a budget

With patience and a sensible approach, it’s possible to create a capable and versatile 4×4 adventure rig for less than $35K

How to pack a 4x4
Gear

How to pack a 4×4 for an off-road escape

An effective 4×4 storage set-up is key to a fun and successful off-road escape

The Wimmera - A journey through Western Victoria
Gear

Book review: The Wimmera – A journey through Western Victoria

A follow-up to The Mallee, this book compels the reader to get out and explore this stunning region

Readers Rigs December 2021
Gear

Readers’ 4x4s: December 2021

Tidy 79 Series Cruiser leads the latest batch of Readers’ Rigs

Build a custom 4x4 on a budget
Gear

How to build a custom 4×4

Dreaming of customising a new rig? We’ve learnt the expensive mistakes so you get it right the first time

How to secure a load with straps and ratchets
Gear

How to secure a load with straps and ratchets

Securing a load is a serious matter, for the safety of your precious cargo and for the motorists behind

Hayman Reese celebrates its 70th anniversary
Gear

Hayman Reese celebrates its 70th anniversary

The famous Aussie towing brand hits a milestone birthday, celebrating seven decades at the forefront of towing technology and solutions

How to use traction boards
Recovery

How to use traction boards

Deano explains how to use recovery boards to extract your vehicle from a stuck situation, when you’re on your own

OzTrail Ignite 1000L Rechargeable Speaker Lantern
Gear

Camping with OzTrail’s new Ignite Speaker Lantern

OzTrail’s latest addition to its lantern range comes with a Bluetooth stereo, so we took a pair to the bush

Outdoors

New camping products from OzTrail

Tents, chairs, tables and camp accessories from the team at OzTrail

Companion products
Outdoors

New camping products from Companion and Campfire

A selection of new products to make camp life more comfortable

Projecta 12v system installation
Gear

Projecta 12-volt system installed

The first step when setting up a new 4×4 for off-road adventures is fitting a quality 12-volt system

Gear

Readers’ 4x4s: November 2021

20-year-old Nissan Pathfinder leads the pack of reader-submitted 4x4s in November

Campfire cook pulled pork nachos
Bush Cooking

Camp Kitchen: Pulled pork nachos

Enjoy these spicy pulled pork nachos the next time you pull up at camp

Gear

D-MAX gets a King Brown exhaust

Time to liven things up on 4×4 Australia’s D-MAX, with a three-inch King Brown exhaust from Pacemaker Australia

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.