The Campfire

There’s just something about being alone in nature that makes you feel grounded and melts the stress right off your bones. In a world where we are constantly connected, by social media, by proximity and by ease-of-contact, it can feel rare to have a moment where you can step away from all of that and just be.

Getting unbogged doesn’t have to be a panic session, or a YouTube-worthy meltdown. If you follow a logical order and keep a cool head you’ll be back on track before your mates have time to dig out the camera for “recovery content”.

For most travellers, a stretch of gravel is a bit of a detour. For those of us who love exploring Australia, it’s often the start of the real adventure.

You look at your 4X4 and think: “I reckon it’s time for a lift.” Choosing the right suspension lift, however, isn’t just about cranking things skyward for the sake of it

So, you’ve made the decision to pack your life into a ‘home on wheels’ and say goodbye to the daily grind. Figuring out what stays, what goes, and what might put a little extra fuel money in your pocket can feel overwhelming at first. So, I thought I’d spin a yarn and share how I tackled it.

A lot of engine failures are avoidable, and not all of them are faults of the engine itself.

If you’ve spent the better part of your 4x4 adventures as a solo traveller, you may be surprised to learn there are some challenges that come with convoy travel.

Here’s a look inside Scout’s glovebox - our LandCruiser 300 Series touring rig - and why what we keep in there could be a real game changer on the road.

Knowing when, and which, 4X4 setting to use is the difference between a great day on the tracks and an expensive call to the local recovery bloke.

There’s no shortage of opinions on what tyres your caravan should be running. You’ve probably heard everything from “just match your tow rig” to “it doesn’t matter, they’re not even driven wheels.” Like most things in the touring world, the truth sits somewhere between bush logic and engineer-speak.

If you’re new to 4WDing or you need a little reminder on what’s okay and what behaviours should be left home, I’ve created this cheat sheet to guide you on the tracks.

You’re never going to get Prius-level efficiency towing a three-tonne van into a headwind, but you can absolutely stop throwing away diesel by the litre.