Travelling is in the blood of many Australians, and what better way to travel this vast and beautiful country than by road and track. because of the extreme remoteness of many destinations across the country heading out unprepared could be a mistake you never get the chance to make again.

Whether you are heading into the vast outback desert tracks, or to the tip of Cape York the distances travelled when heading out on a real Australian adventure are truly impressive with the mainland measuring around 4200km from top to toe and around 5.5km from coast to coast, in some regions, population centers are over a thousand kilometers apart meaning you have to be 100% self-reliant and able to get yourself out of tricky situations when the circumstances require it.

What does a good touring vehicle require for a successful trip into the remote areas of Australia?

This is a great question, and with more and more 4WD and touring accessories on the market than ever before the waters are getting seriously muddied with what is essential and what is not when you head out on some serious remote trips.

Adventure Kings and 4WD Supacentre offer not only some of the best value gear for touring in Australia but also one of the widest ranges of gear for people seeking a serious offroad setup.

One of the most critical pieces of gear you can add to your vehicle when heading into remote areas is a quality first aid kit. By choosing a kit that not only includes the essentials you need for simple ailments like minor grazes and ailments but also for handling serious trauma on the tracks. A good kit should include things such as non-stick gauze, pressure bandages, self-adhesive bandages and even a reasonable supply of saline and an emergency (foil) blanket, such as the 100+ piece kit from Survival First Aid Kits with their vehicle specific kit.

These comprehensive kits are the perfect addition for any vehicle but make the perfect addition to a remote area travelers’ vehicle, particularly when trained in appropriate first aid practices.

There are many additional accessories that you need when you head into remote areas, safety is priority which is why when you are night driving a set of powerful LED Driving lights or the new Adventure 8.5″ Laser Driving Lights, these beasts can blast light 1.7km down the road which is nearly double what many competitors lights offer, at a fraction of the price.

When you are heading into remote areas, self sufficiency is critical, and this is where the Adventure Kings AGM batteries are incredibly handy, they offer trouble free 12v power when you head into the bush, an Adventure Kings AGM Battery has plenty of juice for operating your Adventure Kings Fridge Freezer, particularly when you pull up for camp, with an AGM battery you don’t drain your starter battery and by adding a CTEK D250SA DC to DC charger. The CTEK uses charge from your alternator to keep your spare battery topped up when you drive, it also has the ability to be connected to a monocrystalline solar panel from the Adventure Kings Solar Range.

The benefit to an AGM battery is the ability to add plenty of other 12v accessories like 12v LED Campsite lighting to light up your campsite.

When travelling long distances around Australia, your gear needs a level of organization that is hard to achieve. This is where a set of Titan Rear Drawers can make your setup one of the best. The Titan Rear Drawers are built tough using a galvanized steel frame and roller bearings for smooth operation, they bolt to the base of your wagon or Ute, and lock shut preventing your gear from shifting and moving when the tracks when things get rough.

They are fitted with a durable marine carpet, to deaden noise and prevent gear sliding around the back of your vehicle. Coupled with the spring-loaded eye hook tie down points, and with the included fridge slide you can even fasten your fridge in place and access all your cold gear in the back of your fridge.

When things are going great touring is a fantastic way to experience, the country… that is until something doesn’t quite work right, for this reason you should get your hands on the 150+ piece Ultimate Bush Mechanic Tool Kit, which includes sockets, spanners, a hammer, screwdriver and pliers.

Equipping yourself with just about every hand tool you could want, to get your vehicle running and back to town. Not every issue makes itself apparent which is why you need to install an EDS Data Scan Tool this handy digital tool will diagnose check engine fault codes and clearing the codes once you have rectified the issue and get your vehicle back on track, it can also allow you to track things like fuel usage, mileage, engine temperatures, and even engine performance like an airplane black box.

One final set of accessories, you need to bring are ones to keep your 4WD shoes in order. A 4WD Tyre has a lot of work to do, particularly on rough terrain, this is why you need to keep an eye on your pressures and bring equipment you need to inflate your tyres, drop your pressures and even plug holes and repair valves. This is why you need to get your hands on a Thumper MKIII Compressor or a Thumper MAX MK II, these are the latest release in the Kings range, and can pump your tyres back up.

But if you’ve taken a puncture, or even a damaged tyre valve, the perfect accessory is the Tyre Repair Kit it includes a spare set of valves, valve cores, as well as a plugging kit, which will ream the hole left by the puncture, and easily insert quick seal insert strips which will plug the hole and prevent future air leaks. Whilst the leak preventing tubes are great at getting you back on the road, you should always get your tyres professionally fixed by a tyre shop, to ensure they are safe for long term wear.

As they say, communication is key and there is little you can do to communicate when you are driving remote stretches of highway, with no mobile phone towers, reception is essentially non existent. The only way to communicate when you are so far removed from ‘civilization’ is to use citizen band radio transmissions, these are usually a UHF Radio like the Oricom UHF380PK offering 5W of transmitting power which can reach between 15 and 20kms with the included 6.5dBi antenna in ideal conditions.

When you are new to the use of a UHF radio, it can be a little confusing but it will allow you to stay in contact with people nearby, many houses, pubs, farms and roadhouses, in the outback keep their radios tuned in listening for distress calls, which they can then relay your information to the emergency services.

A UHF radio is an ESSENTIAL bit of gear when you are in the bush and could save a life!

There are more accessories you could add, to your 4WD Setup to ensure you have a safe and secure trip into the remote areas of Oz, but to get the latest and greatest deals for your setup, head to www.4WDSupacentre.com.au call us on 1800 88 39 64 or visit one of our camping stores and talk to a professional in person to get your hands on some of the best deals in the industry!