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180 vs 270 Awning: Which Setup Is Best for Your 4WD Touring Style?

A 180 degree awning covers one side of your vehicle, either the driver's or passenger's side. A 270 degree awning wraps around the side and rear of your vehicle, covering two sides for greater pro...

How to Upgrade Your Rooftop Tent Mattress for Better Sleep on the Trail

Factory rooftop tent mattresses are often too thin and inconsistent in firmness, which is why many adventurers upgrade. The three main upgrade options are a mattress topper, a self-inflating or fo...

Swag Tent vs Rooftop Tent: Which Australian Camping Setup Fits Your Budget?

A swag is a compact, roll-out sleeping system that keeps you on the ground. A rooftop tent mounts to your vehicle and lifts you off it. Swags are cheaper, simpler and better suited to solo trips. ...

The Ultimate Rooftop Tent Maintenance Checklist: Cleaning, Storage & Care

A rooftop tent (RTT) is a tent that mounts to the roof bars or rack of a vehicle, giving you an elevated, off-the-ground sleeping space. Clean the canvas by brushing off loose dirt, vacuuming the ...

4WD Touring AustraliaGreat Ocean Road, Australia: Where the Ocean Shapes the Journey

Great Ocean Road, Australia: Where the Ocean Shapes the Journey

Great Ocean Road, Australia: Where the Ocean Shapes the Journey There’s a stretch of coastline along southern Australia where the road feels less engineered and more carved by the sea itself. Th...

Freycinet National Park, Tasmania: Where Granite Peaks Meet Quiet Oceans

Freycinet National Park, Tasmania: Where Granite Peaks Meet Quiet Oceans

There’s a moment, just before sunrise in Freycinet, when everything feels suspended. The ocean is still, the sky barely awake, and the granite peaks of the Hazards hold onto the last traces o...