New 4x4 Gear: Black Wolf swag, Mr Swagman organiser, MSA 4x4 packs

There are plenty of things you shouldn't leave home for the trail without. Things like maps, food and beverages, a good book, and may be a place to cop forty winks can make any trip more enjoyable.

Packing all these essentials into your rig can be a challenge in its own right, especially when it comes to getting it organised for your convenience on the move.

These new 4x4 gear might be just what you are looking for to keep your travel gear in a neat and organised manner, no matter where you are headed.

MSA 4X4 Tourer and Basket packs

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MSA 4X4’s new Tourer and Basket packs enable you to extend the storage capacity of your 4x4, and they’re available in 10 different sizes and are especially handy for light, bulky items such as camp chairs, etc.

The packs are manufactured using tough 15-ounce poly/cotton canvas that has been treated with DuPont Teflon Repel, thus making them 100 per cent breathable (to eliminate moisture inside) and waterproof. Robust YKK chunky zips feature double lockable metal sliders on three sides of the pack, while the 50mm Velcro dust seal further protects the zip. The 50mm harness system and integrated anti-flap design means you can cinch down the bag tight to reduce wind drag.

The base features heavy-duty 2mm laminated PVC and canvas. Plus, there’s a separate storage bag and a removable rain, dust and scrub resistant cover. Winner!

RRP: $368 to $498
Website: www.msa4x4.com.au

Mr Swagman seat organiser

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This seat organiser fits to the back of the front seats of a vehicle and comprises three small and medium pockets, two large, and three extra-large pockets.

Whether it is stuffed toys, games, phones, sunglasses, cameras, tablets or books, you’ll be stoked with the amount of storage space. You can also store water bottles and snacks, guaranteeing a trip with minimal noise emission from the rear-seat occupants.

The seat organiser is easily removed for hose-out/cleaning, and can be reverse-mounted to the front passenger seat if you’re driving solo. The tough rubber backing helps the organiser conform to the seat. It is built tough from heavy-duty ripstop PVC. Attachment is via quick-release cam locks, while the internal frame helps the seat organiser retain its shape.

RRP: $75
Website: www.mrswagman.com.au

Black Wolf Bushranger Lite King Swag, mat and pillow

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Swags are not the smallest or lightest things to carry; most decent swags (with mattress and poles) can sit around the 10-12kg mark – and roll up quite large. Black Wolf has solved that storage problem with the Lite King swag and Super Deluxe self-inflating mat.

The Lite King is made from polycotton/canvas but comes sans mattress, allowing it to be rolled up to 600mm x 200mm x 200mm and making it far easier to pack. Black Wolf realises you need a mattress and the Super Deluxe, when inflated, offers 8.8cm of comfort.

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The swag offers ventilation and measures 3050mm x 1500mm/1100mm x 950mm, so there’s loads of interior space. Black Wolf even offers a self-inflating pillow.

RRP: $300 (Lite King swag); $330 (Super Deluxe mat); $70 (Deluxe Self-inflating pillow)
Website: www.blackwolf.com.au