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To help you navigate the world of camping and 4x4 gear, we've put together a collection of buyers' guides.

These guides provide detailed information regarding the best products on sale in Australia, and they will help you choose the best tents, sleeping bags, 4x4 accessories, cooking equipment and other essentials for your next trip. We've also included advice on what to look out for when scouring catalogues for ideal equipment.

Camping gear

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The best canopies in Australia in 2024

Maximise and organise storage potential

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The best 270-degree awnings in Australia in 2024

The best 4x4 awnings on sale, to shelter you from the harsh Australian sun

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The best camping fridges in Australia in 2024

Bin the Esky and get into the 21st century, with this extensive range of camping fridge/freezers

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The best rooftop tents in Australia in 2024

A good way to avoid crocs, bull ants, scorpions and other bities is to get off the ground and stay dry on top of your 4WD

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The best swags in Australia 2024

The best swags available in Australia in 2024, as selected by the 4X4 Australia team

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The best camping hammers, shovels and axes in Australia in 2023

Setting up a tent or prepping a campfire? Here are the best tools for the campsite job!

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Best camping tables in Australia 2024

You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to camping tables in Australia, with a size, style and price to suit your individual camping requirements.

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The best fuel bladders, tanks and water containers in Australia 2024

For short-term solution to carrying spare fuel, you can't look past fuel bladders, fuel tanks and water containers

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The Best Family Tents in Australia 2024

From inflatable and instant tents to dome tents and multi-room configurations, the 4X4 Australia team has sourced some of the biggest names in the tent game to keep all the family happy, at peace and sheltered, in the great outdoors.

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The Best Portable Electric Chainsaws in Australia 2024

Portable electric chainsaws have plenty going for them in practical terms, and the 4X4 Australia team has sourced eight of the best going around in 2024 from the big brands to the up-and-comers

Electronics and gadgets

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The best handheld UHF radios in Australia in 2024

Ensure this essential tool for off-road travel is reliable and up to the task

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Best outdoor GPS devices in Australia in 2024

There’s no need to get lost, with our selection of the best satellite-assisted terrestrial navigation tools for hiking, biking and more

Buyers’ Guide to 2024 4x4 Satellite Navigation systems

Buying a purpose-built sat-nav system for 4x4ing, which guarantees continent-wide coverage, should mean you never get lost

4x4 equipment

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The best portable solar panels in Australia

Harnessing the sun's energy to power all of your campsite essentials

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The best tyre inflators in Australia in 2024

Save time and avoid hassle when airing up a set of 4WD tyres

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The best bull bars in Australia in 2024

An essential piece of kit for anyone who travels out of the city

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The best 4x4 tyres in Australia in 2024

A good set of off-road rubber can make or break your next epic adventure

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The best LED driving lights in Australia in 2024

Shining a light on the best LED driving lights on sale in Australia

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The best 12V portable compressors in Australia

The best units on the market to inflate and deflate tyres on your next adventure

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The best 4x4 recovery kits in Australia 2024

Don’t get stuck between a rock and a hard place in the middle of nowhere with this extensive range of 4x4 recovery kits containing all you need in one bag

Best 4x4 batteries in Australia 2024

Focusing on the positives and negatives, to assemble the best 4x4 batteries on sale in Australia

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The ultimate Diff Lock buyers’ guide in Australia 2024

Want to climb the insurmountable? You’re gonna need a set of lockers.

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The 9 Best Underbody Protection Kits in Australia

We have sourced aftermarket armourers for the 9 best underbody protection kits for 4x4s available in Australia