Outdoors

Practical packing with Atlas roof rack system

Ironman 4x4

Ironman 4×4 introduces a new complete range of roof and tub-mounted racking solutions. Roof racks and roof platforms are an important element of setting up our touring or off-road vehicles – they allow us to store additional bulky and necessary gear outside of our vehicle’s cargo areas. Ironman 4×4’s new Atlas range of roof racks, crossbars, platforms and blade systems …

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Beaut escape to Boynedale Bush Camp

Boynedale Bush Camp

Hi all, what a wet start we’ve had to our cooler months and it’s been a long time since we’ve seen the countryside so green. Boynedale Bush Camp The rain and southeast wind have supplied our coastline with almost cyclonic weather at times and surf conditions have certainly been memorable. With the rain clearing and a little chill in the …

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Mini Qld lap – Following the coast home

After leaving the crystal blue waters of the Whitsundays, the plan was to spot-hop along the coast until we reached Gladstone, where my wife and daughters would fly home and I would spend a few days fishing with Team Cruise Craft. Exploring It’s moments such as these that having a very understanding wife is great… though my stay in Gladstone …

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Ironman 4×4 Folding Fire Pit

With more camping areas and caravan parks requiring visitors to maintain their campfires in a purpose-built fire pit, it is worth considering having a collapsible fire pit in your collection of camping gear. The Ironman 4×4 new collapsible fire pit has been designed with practicality and functionality, front of mind.     Size always matters The two sizes that matter …

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An overview of our estuarine crocodiles

The saltwater crocodile is a large and opportunistic hypercarnivorous apex predator. It ambushes most of its prey and then drowns or swallows it whole. It is capable of prevailing over almost any animal that enters its territory, including other apex predators such as sharks, varieties of freshwater and saltwater fish including pelagic species, invertebrates such as crustaceans, various reptiles, birds, …

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Life through the lens

Hi all, what I love about living in a rural Queensland town is the strong sense of community. Living in Queensland There is never a shortage of creative characters who live in these special towns and many have entwined their craft with the everyday existence of local families. Living in Queensland Here at Agnes Water, you don’t have to look …

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Ironman portable compact 4×4 solar panels

Portable, compact and efficient, Ironman 4×4 solar panels produce optimal output and power supply while remaining protected from significant heat damage. Withstanding the harsh Australian conditions, the premium seven-layer cell construction provides durability, increased power supply through all conditions and optimal resistance to heat damage. With 15-20 percent higher efficiency than polycrystalline cells, the monocrystalline cells produce more power with …

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The stranger side of travel

Hi all, when you’re out in the Queensland bush travelling, you get to see the wonderful sights and explore the country, and occasionally you come across unusual occurrences that can’t be rationally explained. Now, these are only accounts without facts, however sometimes you can tell by body language and reaction that something strange had been experienced and left the person …

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Mini Queensland lap – Big Crystal Creek

Big Crystal Creek

Getting away from the rat race and exploring our amazing country is awesome. Big Crystal Creek You seem to put the stresses of normal day-to-day life in the background and focus on what each day holds. Big Crystal Creek Unfortunately, when you finally point the car and van in the direction of home, the realisation that the way of life …

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Ironman 4×4 LED area light

Ironman 4x4 LED area light

Illuminate your nights with the Ironman 4×4 Area Light Kit providing easy, adjustable light for open areas. Ideal for camping, fishing, recreation and large outdoor spaces, the bright chip-on-board technology LED light produces 3500LM and can be extended up to 3m. With adjustable fixtures, the light can be angled to the most needed areas, while the ground stake and 5m …

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