Water Storage — Dometic GO, JerryMax, On Tap
Three water storage systems tested in the field — Dometic GO Hydration Jug, JerryMax adapter kit, and On Tap Roam. What I use and why.
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4WD Gear Reviews: Australia
Every 4WD gear review on this site comes from field use — minimum 3 months, often 12+, in Australian conditions. Batteries tested in the Simpson Desert heat. Sat comms compared on remote crossings with no phone signal. Navigation apps audited against real outback track data. If a piece of gear appears here, I've used it until I know exactly where it works and where it doesn't.
Roamer 160 One-Year Review — Capacity Test
After two Redarc Alpha 150 replacements in 18 months, I switched to the Roamer 160 LiFePO4. One year on, a proper capacity test gives a clear answer.
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GME MT620GR vs MT610G — PLB Comparison, RLS Explained
GME MT620GR vs MT610G: what GNSS adds, how RLS actually works, which model to buy, and why your Garmin InReach doesn't replace a PLB.
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Memory-Map For All: Best 4WD Nav App 2026
Tested across 60,000 km and nearly every app available in Australia — Memory-Map For All with the HEMA 4WD map pack wins. Exclusive 10% discount for AllOffRoad readers.
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GME MT620GR PLB Review — Return Link Service Explained
I've carried GME PLBs for over a decade. The MT620GR adds a blue LED that confirms SAR received your signal. Here's why that matters and when I'd upgrade.
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GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Review: 4WD Trainer's Verdict
Two days, no hand-holding. I tested the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV the way I test everything — remote tracks, sand, and real-world conditions. Here's the honest verdict.
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Kilos Grand Peak — Why I Switched from Helinox
Five years of Helinox loyalty, then a subscriber tip and a side-by-side field test at Native Dog Campground. Here's why I switched.
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DCS Battery Review: 3 Years Under the Bonnet
After three years testing DCS LiFePO4 batteries under the bonnet of my LandCruiser, the capacity test results were shocking. Here's what happened — and what I'm switching to.
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Zoleo vs Garmin inReach Mini 2 — A 4WD Adventurer's Verdict
Field-tested for a month in the Flinders and Simpson Desert. Pros, cons, real connectivity issues, and which one I kept — from someone who uses both.
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