The most important 4WDing rule is to adapt your driving to suit conditions - different skills for different surfaces.

There are times when the going gets tough even for the best off-road wagons. Here's a guide to the right gear and techniques to get you out of trouble.

Get off the beaten track and have a ball. We tell you how.

The outback is a remote wilderness, where travellers tend to feel more like adventurers and explorers.

Here we give you some guidance on what to take, including communications devices, incase you get into trouble as well as help you cope with hazards you just don't see in the city.

You've finally made it  into the outback and disaster strikes. Your car breaks down or runs out of petrol. What do you do?

Packing a 4WD for a big trip is quite an art and one that definitely improves with practice.