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Why a chainsaw should be part of your 4WD and camping kit

Not necessarily the first thing you think of when putting together a four-wheel-driving kit, but a chainsaw can be an invaluable addition to your off-roading and camping.

What to include in your 4wd recovery kit

There are plenty of ways to get stuck off-roading, and you don’t want to be relying on the kindness of strangers to get you out; especially in remote areas. So what gear do you need?

Yosemite National Park: Hiking the High Sierra Loop Trail

Three and a half hours drive from San Francisco, the High Sierra Loop Trail in Yosemite National Park is a scenic loop great for day trips, or overnight stays, with some of the most iconic wilderness in the Sierra Nevada.

Best FIRST modification to improve your 4WD offroad performance

The list of potential modifications for a 4WD build is endless, so where to start? I would argue there’s a clear winner for the best first mod: the humble air compressor.

How to perform a 4WD snatch recovery, and what kit you need

Snatch recoveries are perhaps the most common recovery technique employed off-roading. When done correctly they’re relatively simple, safe and quick, but, there is a right and wrong way to do it.

How to use your 4WD winch – Winching mistakes to avoid

Winching incorrectly can quickly lead to broken equipment, failed recoveries, damaged vehicles, or serious injury. Here are a few things you should know.

Why teach your dog commands in German (Deutsch)

There are historical and practical reasons why Police and Military K-9 units command their dogs in German (Deutsch), but there are also advantages to adopting this practice for your companion dogs.

How to pre-tension a 4WD winch

When you take your new winch out of the box, even if the rope/cable comes pre-spooled on the drum it is not ready for use. You need to pre-tension your rope before winching, or risk tearing it off.

UHF radio realistic, real-world ranges

For first-time UHF radio buyers, the range of options can seem overwhelming. Handheld or fixed-mount? How many watts of transmission power? What dBi antenna? Do higher numbers mean more range? Is simply going with more always better?

Stopping your Hi-Lift jack from rusting

A lot of first-time buyers are disappointed after using their new Hi-Lift jack for the first time to find that after one use, and just a few days, the bar of their shiny new jack is already rusted. Here’s what you can do to help stop it.

Rottweilers: What you want to know

Perhaps no other dog is portrayed in such polar opposite terms than the Rottweiler. Calm, devoted, and gentle family companions according to loving owners. Vicious, dangerous, wild creatures according to others, and the media.

Making a Swedish Torch for cooking (Canadian Candle)

A “Swedish Torch” is a great trick for anyone with a chainsaw in their camping kit to quickly make a modest size fire for warmth, and convenient platform for cooking; particularly useful if you’re short on wood or cookware that’s suitable for a larger fire.

Mounting Anderson plugs outside your 4WD, and getting wet

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Ember Offroad

Ember Offroad

Why a chainsaw should be part of your 4WD and camping kit

What to include in your 4wd recovery kit

Yosemite National Park: Hiking the High Sierra Loop Trail

Best FIRST modification to improve your 4WD offroad performance

How to perform a 4WD snatch recovery, and what kit you need

How to use your 4WD winch – Winching mistakes to avoid

Why teach your dog commands in German (Deutsch)

How to pre-tension a 4WD winch

UHF radio realistic, real-world ranges

Stopping your Hi-Lift jack from rusting

Rottweilers: What you want to know

Making a Swedish Torch for cooking (Canadian Candle)

Mounting Anderson plugs outside your 4WD, and getting wet

Tire pressures for mud, sand, rock-crawling and corrugated roads

Give your dog one name, decide your commands, and stick to them