Gear to Go Camping

Survival First Aid Kit

Readers of Western 4W Driver will already know how much we advocate 'being prepared'. You never know when you’re going to need to patch either yourself or someone else up. Having a good quality first aid kit is essential for everyone. The team at Go Camping and Overlanding peddle the Survival First Aid Kits. The kits come in a variety of sizes and are the perfect accessory to stick in your car or day pack when you head out. The Survival First Aid Kits are colour coded to make finding the right supplies in an emergency easy. Re-stocking is a breeze with everything clearly labelled and available to re-order from their website. As with almost everything else nowadays, there is even an app that contains a whole host of functions such as step by step guides for various incidents as well as the ability to call 000. The Survival First Aid - Handy Kit retails for $69.95. Go Camping and Overlanding have it currently on special for $49.95, however if you mention this article, Western 4W Driver readers will receive a further $10 off this or any other Survival First Aid Kit in store. Valid until end of February or while stocks last. Available from: Go Camping and Overlanding in Balcatta www.gocampingoverlanding.com.au

ADJUSTABLE ANTENNA BASE

Out on the tracks you want your UHF antennae as high as you can get it to ensure you get the best range and signal possible. Back in the big smoke however they tend to get in the way. Go Camping & Overlanding have managed to get their hands on a limited amount of 4x4 Equip Adjustable Antennae Bases. They retail at $79.95, but if you mention this article, they will knock another $20 off for Western 4W Driver readers. Available from: Go Camping and Overlanding in Balcatta www.gocampingoverlanding.com.au

SOMEWHERE TO LAY YOUR HEAD

Agood night’s sleep is important. There is nothing worse than going away with someone who turns into Mr (or Mrs) Grumpy because they didn’t bring their favourite pillow along for the ride. Fear not. The team at BLACKROLL Australia have the solution. The BLACKROLL Recovery Pillow is a memory foam pillow with neck support, catering for four different sleeping positions. It can be rolled up and stuffed into a pack or small bag, consuming very little space. Made in Germany, the pillow is light and hygienic. Available for only $149 from: Go Camping and Overlanding in Balcatta www.gocampingoverlanding.com.au

HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS IN THE MORNING?

Hillbilly Egg Poachers are made from black steel and are spun here in Australia. They make the perfect poached egg over the fire!! Coupled with the Red Roads Goog Pouch made from Bradmill Canvas right here in WA, these items make the aptly named Googy Pack. Sold in a pack of 4 but expandable out by another two or three egg poachers as the hungry group of campers grows. Available in a few different colours to suit any palate. Get Googying On!! Price for set of four is just $60. Available from: Go Camping and Overlanding in Balcatta www.gocampingoverlanding.com.au

POWER TO BURN

For many, staring at the 'bush telly' when camped out on the tracks is no longer cutting it. To feed our insatiable appetite for stimulation we often turn to our phones and other smart devices for entertainment. Who would have thought FaceBook or Netflix would be more engaging than sitting around a fire and sharing stories? To keep these little dopamine stimulators running you need power. Companion Brands have now got an extremely portable 40 Ah lithium battery pack which comes complete with a built in MPPT controller, allowing for direct solar panel input. The unit has a variety of input and output plugs and only weighs 6.5kg. The manufacturer claims a life cycle of approximately 2000 recharges making it very good value for money. Go Camping and Overlanding in Balcatta have the Rover available in-store for only $699 (normally $799). www.gocampingoverlanding.com.au

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