Dune Dynamics – How to Conquer the Sand

I’m going to hazard a guess and say that at least 90% of people who’ve wheeled in the sand are willing to admit they’ve also been bogged in it at some stage, and the other 10% are lying. It doesn’t matter whether it’s the sandy tracks of Australia’s vast Outback, or a backyard beach run. Sand is without a doubt the most humbling terrain you can tackle in your 4X4, one second you’re cruising up a dune on cloud nine without a worry in the world, and the next you’re bogged so deep you can’t even open the doors (ask me how I know).   It’s soft, unpredictable, everchanging and some of the most fun you can have behind the wheel. In fact, I reckon some of Australia’s best campsites only come after a stint on the sand, especially if they’re in the Outback. If you’ve tackled a track Like Googs in South Australia, or even a Simpson Desert crossing and left with Post Traumatic Sand-Stress Disorder, or you’re a first timer looking to experience the thrill of Outback sand driving without getting stuck, this is the article for you.   WHAT TO PACK FOR THE SAND  When loading up for an Outback track that’s going to involve sand driving, it pays to make sure you’ve set yourself up for success by…