Gear




4×4 building to a budget: $10,000
So you’ve saved up enough pennies for a decent build. Here’s what we’d do with $10K.

4×4 building to a budget: $5,000
How to improve your 4×4 with a $5000 budget

Recipe: Pearl couscous salad
Don’t be put off by the words “couscous” and “salad” – this is a delicious, no-fuss meal.

4×4 building to a budget: $2,500
When your ride need a boost and you’re on a tight budget

Black Wolf Tuff Dome Plus: Product test
Don’t let the price tag scare you, this tent’s got it all!

Yakima Skybox Pro 16S: Product test
Four years on and the Skybox is still going strong.

Recipe: Giant blueberry camp oven muffin
Cure the sweet-tooth craving with these delicious camp oven muffins…

How to determine why your engine won’t start
When it comes to diagnosing a problem, the first step is to find out which ingredient is missing.

How to prepare your 4×4 for a trip to Cape York
Thinking of a trip to the Top End? Michael Borg tells us how to track-proof a rig.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Chilli beef
A healthy and hearty meal with a decent chilli kick

Taipan exhaust system: Product test
Taipan exhaust system breathes life into big cruiser

Live-Axle Conversions
The live axle conversion is alive and kicking, even if the car companies dont think so

Flashlube Diesel Pre-Filter Product Test
Don’t let dirty fuel kill your diesel donk

Recipe: Beer Soup with Caramalised Onion and Beef
Beer Soup with Caramalised Onion and Beef: a delicious, manly version of the good old French Onion Soup.

How to: Winch redirection
Through the art of redirection, your winch can become an incredibly powerful tool.

How to create a makeshift compass
Which way to go when technology fails?

Bush cooking with Roothy: Pickled dogs
Roothy dishes up pickled dogs to the crew at Opposite Lock.

Basic survival kit contents
Essential items to pack in your survival kit, in case things go wrong out in the bush

KTI Personal locating beacon: Product test
A personal locating beacon could be the difference between life and death.

Recipe: Creamy Masala Pasta
Viv uses a pan to re-create a delicious Italian vegetarian dish from Utah – bush style.

Lightforce Camp Light: Product test
This strong string will light your site at night.

Pro-Wave 150W inverter: Product test
Pro-Wave inverter packs 240-volt AC power in a handy package.

Recipe: Ranch chicken in foil wrap
Tuck into these delicious foil-wrapped chicken treats.

Lifestraw filtration system: Product test
An ingenious tool for turning dirty slosh into clean drinking water.
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.