Uniden releases waterproof in-vehicle UHF: XTRAK 40
Fresh out of the stable from the folks over at Uniden, is the brand spanking new XTRAK 40. Now before you roll your eyes and think “just another UHF entering the market”, the XTRAK 40 has a rather interesting feature we’ve not seen before in an in-vehicle UHF;…
Reviewed: Hardcase for a tough life
There’s a new 4X4 gear case on the market that we have been testing out, during filming for season 11. Now a box is a box, right? They all do the same basic job, because if they don’t they wouldn’t be boxes. It’s all the…
Pat returns to his roots with the new Cooper Discoverer AT3 tyres
With shooting for the next season of Pat Callinan’s 4×4 Adventures well and truly underway, Pat has returned to his roots, with the new Cooper Discoverer AT3 tyres on his Volkswagen Amarok V6 vehicles. So what is it about the new AT3 range that has…
This is the worst 4X4 accessory we’ve ever seen
We have had a couple of people send us screenshots and links to what could be one of the dodgiest recovery items ever created. It’s a piece of equipment designed to make a dangerous operation more convenient, but not safer. A recovery method that claims…
4X4s and grass fire risks. What you need to know.
Ford has just issued a recall of their hugely popular Ranger because of the risks of fire from grass collecting under the vehicle. Mazda has also acknowledged the problem on their BT-50, but this is a problem that goes well beyond just these two 4WDs….
Transcool EC3 Air cooler, just in time for summer
Just bumping into the beginning of summer, it’s high time to organise yourself some cooling for camping trips and weekends away. Or, like Pat, you just happened to get your hands on a Unimog and “air conditioning” wasn’t one of those items high on the…
New Kingsley Rogue Side Steps hit the market
Just released by Kingsley, the folks who brought us Bushranger 4X4 Gear, are the Kingsley Rogue Side Steps. Initially offered for the PX/PXII Ranger and BT-50 Dual cab from 2011 on, we’re told they will be on sale as of January 10 next year, with…
Element Fire Extinguisher Sticks
One of the newer, and cooler safety items to come out of SEMA this year, are the Element Fire Extinguisher Sticks. Based on a chemical reaction utilising potassium as the catalyst, the Element sticks are possibly the greatest safety item we’ve seen yet. Gone are…
Southern Highlands Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Show
Let’s be honest, the word ‘adventure‘ means different things to different people. You and I might see it as packing up the fourby and heading into the bush for a few days or weeks, others may see it as hitting the water on a tinny…
Canon ‘Pat Packs’
If you’re into getting out and experiencing our amazing beaches, bush and outback for yourself, there’s a better than average chance that you’re also into your photography. That’s why we have teamed up with the guys at Canon to bring you these special Pat Packs….
$112K V6 Amarok Adventure giveaway
Have you entered our massive $112K comp yet, and if not, why not? The first prize is a turnkey touring set-up that you could literally be heading anywhere in Australia with the day after delivery. The prize consists of one Volkswagen Amarok Sportline with the…
Project Patrol Update – Are The Recaro Seats Worth The Outlay?
Um, yes. Without a doubt. With the first trip under the belt since the install, I can say that these seats are a game changer. Feeling like a million bucks after a solid day off-roading is not something I am used to. I think it’s…
Win the ultimate 4WD adventure holiday with SmartBar!
Are you a 4WD adventure lover? Win a weekend in Kangaroo Island for you and 3 mates with winter Olympic gold medallist Steve Bradbury! Enter now and win a 4WD and fishing experience you and your friends will never forget! And just like Steve Bradbury…
Learn about waterfall photography with Canon Collective.
We all want to take better photos when we’re travelling. It helps having a decent camera, but don’t think you need to spend thousands to get a nice shot. We’ve teamed up with the Canon Collective to bring you some basic photography techniques and help…
BFGoodrich has you covered for your next camping adventure
Buy four BFGoodrich off-road tyres before September 30 and receive a FREE BFGoodrich swag valued at $279. BFGOODRICH ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2 The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO2 is the toughest All-terrain tyre ever. Engineered from BFGoodrich’s championship off-road motorsports racing technology, the KO2 4×4 tyre delivers…
Win Redarc Solar Gear With Club 4X4 Insurance
It’s not every day you find an insurance company that wants to give something away for free, and when they do it’s not always relevant to us as 4WDers. But Club 4X4 are different, they are currently running a truly exciting competition, with an outrageously good prize…
Lightforce launch Australian-made LED Lights
South-Australian purveyors of illumination have released a new range of LED driving lights, that are made in Australia. There’s a 210mm diameter Genesis LED driving light, and a 150mm Venom LED driving light. This is a change from the Lightforce LED215 Gen2 driving lights, which…
The Australian-made battery charged with firing up Australian manufacturing
Australia’s leading battery manufacturer has upped the ante in supporting all things Australian made – launching to the market the only sealed maintenance free (SMF) battery designed and built in Australia. The days of having to top up fluid in your battery are over with…
3-Day Sale: Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse
The wait is nearly over: clear your schedule from Thursday the 17th of November until Saturday the 19th and take full advantage of all the fantastic savings & deals on offer throughout their entire range of products at Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse. Everything is on…
New ARB weatherproof fridge revealed
ARB have a new fridge out, which will roll out in addition to their current range of blue units. It’s a completely new design, which looks to approach the market from a very different point of view. We got a sneak-peek of a prototype model,…