Whether you're heading off-road for a weekend escape or tackling rugged Aussie terrain, having the right gear in your fourbie can make or break your adventure. From recovery tools to storage solutions, here are five must-have essentials to keep you safe, organised, and ready for anything.
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Recovery Gear
Getting stuck is part of the fun - until it’s not. Recovery tracks are a non-negotiable for any four-wheel driver. Whether you're bogged in sand, mud, or snow, these tracks give your tyres the grip they need to get moving again. Another handy bit of gear is a Recovery Kit. Packed with essentials needed for winching and snatching your fourbie or even a mates, if the unfortunate event happens.
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Tyre Pressure Maintenance
Running the right tyre pressure is crucial when it comes to heading off-road. Lowering your PSI increases the surface area of your tyres, providing more traction over soft ground and allowing you to crawl over rubbly or rocky tracks. A tyre deflator and air compressor can make pressure adjustment easy when you are on the go.
EXPERT TIP – Keeping a tyre repair kit in your fourbie is a handy bit of gear to get you out of a sticky situation should you get a puncture.
Shop Tyre Deflators & Gauges | Shop Air Compressors | Shop Tyre Repair Kits
UHF Radio
Communication is important not just when travelling with the crew but can be vital when touring alone. Having a UHF or handheld is great for directing mates in tight spots or calling for help in remote areas with no phone reception.
Interior Organisers
Organising the chaos of your gear can help you fit more into the space and make locating it easier for when you need it. Should you be in an emergency situation and need something quickly, you won’t be mucking around, or when you hit camp, you can easily find where the bevvies are! Interior organisers can be as heavy duty as a drawer or as simple and soft as a storage bag, either way they are a must-have bit of gear.
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Roof Racks
It’s better to have the additional space and not needed rather than the other way around. A roof rack provides added space for your gear and allows you to add a variety of extras like platforms or awnings on to your fourbies roof.
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Bonus Tip: Don’t Forget the Basics
Alongside these essentials, always carry:
Basic tool kit
Plenty of drinking water
Your fourbie is built for adventure, but it’s only as good as the gear you pack. It’s not about having every gadget under the sun - it’s about having the right ones that’ll actually do the job. And remember, a well-packed fourbie means fewer headaches and more time doing what you came for - getting out there.
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