New 4x4 Gear: Ironman 4x4 awning, Ledlenser ML6, Sea to Summit sleeping bag

Heading for the great outdoors doesn't necessarily mean trading the comforts of a room for the noble effort of roughing it out. Not when you have the wonders of 21st century technology and engineering.

With modern engineering and materials, these new camping gear from Ironman 4x4, Ledlenser and Sea to Summit removes the hassle and makes camping a breeze.

Ironman 4X4 awning quick-release bracket

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The team at Ironman 4x4 has come up with yet another innovative piece of touring kit. The awning quick-release bracket allows you to leave your awning freestanding at camp if you decide to head off on a quick drive.

The Aussie -designed and manufactured bracket allows you to easily reposition the awning from one side of your rig to the other and can also be quickly affixed to another vehicle. It also means you can store the awning off your vehicle once you’ve returned home. The bracket can be used to mount other accessories as well.

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In addition, there is an extra hook kit available, which makes it easy to set-up your awning at home for the barbie or as a backyard shade area.

Website: www.ironman4x4.com

LedLenser ML6

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You can never have too much camp lighting, but you can also do with said lighting being versatile, and thus eliminating the need to pack three different lights in your vehicle.

The Ledlenser ML6 lantern provides a versatile light source, with ample output (max of 750 lumens and battery life of four to 70 hours), and in a compact size (length 178mm; weight 280g). The light output is via 18 Power LEDs, powered by a 115.2W/h battery, and there’s even an inbuilt power bank, perfect for recharging mobile phones.

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The ML6 is built for rugged use, including sealed USB ports and silicon sealing throughout, while gold-plated power contacts ensure reliable light delivery.

RRP: $149.95
Website: www.ledlenser.com.au

Sea To Summit Basecamp BT3

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The Basecamp BT3 offers a roomy yet warm sleep thanks to its contoured rectangular design. The BT3 (and its BT4 sibling) uses Thermolite synthetic fill to provide plenty of warmth. The bag is versatile, too; the dual zips (one down each side) allow you to open up one or both sides to create a quilt for warmer nights. You can unzip the foot box for ventilation if need be.

The Basecamp is designed to work with STS’s sleeping mats, with a sleeve at the base of the bag where you slide the mat in, and then you can further secure it using the loops on the bag’s upper section so there’s no chance of sliding off the mat during the night. There’s a separate strap for the pillow, too.

STS is an Australian company that is globally renowned for making tough gear, so rest assured that this bag will last years.

Website: www.seatosummit.com.au