Gear




Rapid spray diesel tank: Product test
Heading remote? You’ll need some fuel in reserve.

Outback breakdown: What to do?
Walking you through a real-life remote-area breakdown

Safeguard Cargo net: Product test
Keep gear secure in your tray with a Safeguard Cargo Net.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Gourmet burgers
Not just any old burger!

How to repair your cars cooling system
These bush fixes will help your 4WD soldier on through high temps when out on the tracks.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Coconut Mango Chicken
Most people love chicken and mango, so why not combine the two!

4×4 Trackside repairs
An inside look at some nifty trackside fixes that could get you out of a pickle.

How to create a fresh-water solar still
A solar still could save your life. Here’s how to make one if you’re stranded.

Recipe: Moroccan flavoured salmon and couscous patties
Tuna patties are an old family favourite and are a great standby when camping. But here is a recipe for fish patties with a difference using canned salmon and couscous.

How to find and fix electrical faults in your 4X4
Having electrical dramas out on the tracks? Here’s your ‘get out of jail free’ card

Australian bush survival guide
Fixing a rig is one thing, but how would you go if you got lost out on the tracks? You need to know how to survive out bush.

5 things I don’t head bush without
Ron Moon shares his must have outdoor essentials plus favourite 4×4 location

Last-resort fixes for your 4X4
Get your ride back on track with some of the best last-resort fixer-uppers of all time.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Sweet Chilli Coconut Prawn
Roothy puts another prawn in the frying pan.

4X4 Garage: Dana Australia’s Ultimate 60 rear-axle kit
An in-depth look at Dana Australia’s Ultimate 60 rear axle kit for the landCruiser 70 Series.

How to rebuild a live-axle front knuckle
A step-by-step guide to a busted knuckle rebuild using basic hand tools.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Pesto pork
Like pork and pesto? Then you’re in for a treat!

The latest gear on the 4×4 market
Get your rig ready for summer with these new aftermarket products

Recipe: Banana treats
Kids are going to go bananas for these sugary treats.

Top 5 off-road essentials
Glenn fills us in on five things he doesn’t go off-road without

Hill-stall recoveries
Steep hills can lead to catastrophic damage if attacked incorrectly. Here’s how to tackle them safely.

Opposite Lock’s Ford Ranger build
Opposite Lock has kitted up a Ford Ranger, we take a look at what it’s packing!

Bush cooking with Roothy: Smoked Chicken
Maximise the flavour of your bush tucker by smoking the chook.

4×4 building to a budget: $20,000+
Maximise the potential of your adventure machine
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.