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The kit that came with the car is built for a world where the ambulance is ten minutes away. Here's what a real 4WD first aid kit needs for remote travel: the base checklist, the snake bite gear most kits skimp on, the remote-area extras, and where to keep it so you can actually find it.

A factory TPMS only watches the four tyres on your 4WD. If you tow or drive remote tracks, an aftermarket system is the one accessory that tells you about a failing tyre before it takes the wheel arch with it. Here's how they work, internal versus external sensors, and what to look for when you buy.

If your 4WD is newer than about 2012 or you run a lithium battery, a plain isolator will never fully charge your second battery. Here's what a DC to DC charger does, how to size it, where it goes and the wiring mistakes that cost people their charge rate.

A supercharged V8, 707 horsepower and space for the family. The Jeep Trackhawk is one of the most outrageous SUVs ever built, blending supercar performance with everyday practicality.

More than 1,100 dunes, three states and Australia's most iconic sand driving adventure. From Big Red to the French Line, here's everything you need to know before tackling a Simpson Desert crossing.

Everyone's heard of an Anderson plug, but not everyone knows what it actually does. Here's what they are, what they can power and the installation mistakes that can leave you with flat batteries or electrical issues on the tracks.

Two days. Two epic campsites. Endless sand tracks. Discover the best of Moreton Island (Mulgumpin), from the Tangalooma Wrecks and Cape Moreton Lighthouse to Yellow Patch, Blue Lagoon and sunset camping under the stars.

Land Rover has finally built a Defender ute... sort of. Revealed as part of a British Army contract bid, the Defender Wolf Series II proves the modern Defender platform can support a genuine pickup body. Could this military workhorse be the strongest hint yet at a civilian Defender ute?

A diesel plug-in hybrid, 3.5-tonne towing capacity and up to 800Nm on tap. Could the upcoming Chery Stockman be the ute that finally bridges the gap between traditional touring and electrification?

New ute prices aren't getting any cheaper, but there are still plenty of reliable second hand utes capable of towing, touring and tackling daily duties without breaking the bank. From the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger to the Isuzu D-MAX and Mitsubishi Triton, here's what to buy, what to check and how to avoid costly mistakes.

The Pajero is back. With a new ladder-frame chassis, diesel power and serious touring ambitions, Mitsubishi's iconic wagon could be ready to challenge the Prado once again.

After decades of absence, the Ford Bronco is finally heading back to Australian showrooms. There's just one catch: it's not the Bronco enthusiasts have been waiting for. So what exactly are we getting, and why is it so different from its American counterpart?