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The humble camp lantern has evolved

[vc_row no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none” bg_pattern=”70418″][vc_column width=”2/3″ fade=”true” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px”][text_output]Headlamps may be a backpacker’s best friend, but for campsite and family use, you can’t beat a good lantern. A lantern is an ideal light source for camping, night fishing and boating or as backyard…

Coleman HyperFlame FyreKnight Camp Stove review

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][x_video_embed type=”16:9″] [/x_video_embed][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][text_output]No matter where you camp, you can still serve up a family feast in no time with the Coleman® Gladiator Series™ FyreKnight™ Camp Stove. Featuring two 12,000-BTU burners Coleman’s camp stove has a revolutionary HyperFlame technology.…

How to restore your cast iron BBQ plate with COKE

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][x_video_embed type=”16:9″][/x_video_embed][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][text_output]After big rains in our area I finally got a weekend off and started to clean up the shed from ground water flood damage. Everything was going according to plan when I opened up the camping box..…

The toughest police car in Australia

[blockquote cite=”Cars Guide” type=”left”] NSW Police take delivery of Australia’s toughest police car, the Ford F150 Raptor.[/blockquote] NSW Police have taken delivery of Australia’s toughest highway patrol vehicle: a V8-powered Ford “monster truck” from the US. The Ford F150 Raptor,…

What is the best way to prevent rust ?

[blockquote cite=”www.rustbullet.com.au” type=”center”]A corrosion inhibitor is a chemical compound that, when added to a liquid or gas, decreases the corrosion rate of a material, typically a metal or an alloy.[/blockquote] Best industrial quality rust inhibitor and rust protector in the…

TOP 10 AUSTRALIAN CAMPING APPS

[pullquote cite=”http://traveloutbackaustralia.com” type=”right”]SOURCE: [/pullquote]Whilst we’re firm believers in getting away from your phone when you’re on holiday, there are times when the iPhone or Samsung can come in really handy. These are apps that we actually have on our own…

GGG REVIEW: Oil Pressure & Water Temperature from Redarc

[vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”10px” padding_bottom=”5px” border=”none”][vc_column width=”1/1″ fade=”true” fade_animation=”in-from-left” fade_animation_offset=”45px”][text_output][pullquote cite=”” type=”left, right”]Temperature Gauges: From amplifiers to transmissions, vital components in your vehicle simply get hot when you’re running hard. Make sure you keep tabs on the temps with gauges…

How to pick the right cable size for 12 volt

How to pick the right cable size for your 12volt job

Cable type and size is something that is quite controversial amongst 4wdrivers , caravaner’s and motor homers. Choosing the right cable is important because the wrong cable could cause all sorts of issues from voltage drops to undercharging your battery.…

Camping Trailer Gas Bottle Explosion

A young driver had his hopes of camping this Easter when his trailer caught fire at around 3pm in the back of the Bunnings carpark. Explosions were heard as the fridge caught fire and overheated. The driver was so distraught…