Gear




Hydropack: Product test
We may not be able to turn water to wine, but we can make polluted water drinkable!

Cooking concepts: Weber Baby Q review
Spruce up your campsite cuisine with gear that’ll have you catering like a five-star chef.

6 essentials for travelling with kids
Must-bring items for when you camp with the kiddies.

What to do when your recovery gear breaks
How to escape a world of hurt when your recovery gear breaks in the bush.

4X4 Garage: iDrive Australia’s throttle tuner
The iDrive Throttle Tuner is taking the market by storm.

Top 10 weekend camping essentials
A little forethought can take the stress out of your next adventure. Here are 10 items you must pack!

Solar panel comparison: Video
Harness the sun’s energy to power your campsite.

Latest gear for your 4×4
It’s already December, and that means it’s time to start filling those Christmas stockings.

Bush Cooking with Roothy: Banana Pancakes
Keep the kids at camp happy with this delightful dessert.

Recipe: Cauliflower, cream cheese and sour cream
A simple, delicious and different way to serve cauliflower

How to: camping with the kids
Taking the little ones camping doesn’t have to be an ordeal.

Hi-lift Jack stabiliser: Product test
It’s not cheap, but avoiding being crushed justifies the price.

Bush Cooking with Roothy: Chilli Con Carne
Spice up your outback cuisine with this simple dish.

Southern Cross Ultimate Trekker: Product test
Pitching a tent has never been easier.

Recovery guide: Spare Tyre Ground Anchor
Fresh out of ideas? There is one last-ditch effort, but it’s a doozy.

MCC Rear Wheel Carrier: Product test
MCC rear wheel carrier makes this Troopy the ultimate packhorse.

Bush Cooking with Roothy: BLT Wrap
A simple way to feed the troops.

Mexican-inspired Tortilla stack
Ditch the Akubra for a sombrero and tuck into Mexican tortillas. Bueno!

What is a differential?
What’s the diff? We explain how a differential controls the speed of a 4×4’s wheels.

Industry insider: Berrima diesel, NSW
There are now three generations of Leimroths working at Berrima Diesel in the NSW Southern Highlands.

How to use a chainsaw correctly
Chainsaws are an efficient way to clear a track, but there’s method to the madness

Bush cooking with Roothy: Pasta with meatballs
Italian cuisine in the Aussie outback.

4X4 Garage: Terrain Tamer’s impressive range of brake products
Allan Gray chats about Terrain Tamer’s vast range of brake products for 4×4 vehicles.

How to fit adjustable Panhard rods
An adjustable Panhard rod corrects axle shift and is easy to install.
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.