A tyre repair kit is cheap insurance that fixes most tread punctures on the spot – the five kit types, how to plug a tyre, and when to use the spare.

A snatch block or recovery pulley redirects a winch pull or nearly doubles its power. Here are five types and how to pick one rated for your winch.

A proper LED work light turns a dark camp into a workable one. How to choose rechargeable handhelds, magnetic COB lights, area lights and strips.

A folding shovel earns its space the first time a tyre digs in. Here is how to choose one that clears sand and mud without folding up on you.

The cheapest piece of recovery safety kit is a decent pair of gloves. Here is how to pick a pair that grips, protects and lasts.

The strap holding your load is no place to cut corners. Here is how to pick ratchet straps and tie-downs that keep your gear put.

A diesel heater turns a freezing cabin into a warm, dry base off-grid. Here are the main types and five options to compare for your setup.

Spotlights or a light bar? Why lux beats lumens, how to pick a beam for your speed, and the wiring that makes or breaks a set.

How to choose jerry cans and fuel storage for touring – steel vs plastic, safe mounting outside the cabin, and rotating fuel so it never goes stale.

A snorkel is mostly about clean, cool, dust-free air, with only a margin of safety at crossings. How to choose the head, the seal and the right fit.