New 4x4 Gear: EFS LED driving lights, Rhino-Rack wind fairing, Ironman 4x4 Snorkel

The scout's motto of "Be Prepared" should be listed as the top advice for anyone who is planning a 4x4 trip into the outdoors.

It isn't just making sure that the oily bits are in good nick, but that it has the right gear to help you push through any challenges you might encounter on your trip. To that end, here is a trio of essential 4x4 gear that is right for the task.

EFS Vividmax 9-inch spot/spread LEDs

New to the EFS range is the EFS Vividmax 9-inch round spot/spread combo LED Driving Lights. The 9-inch round VMDL-9180 is powered by 18 x 18-Watt Cree LEDs for a very high level of brightness (6500k).This brightness is thanks to the 10W Cree LED, deep light buckets and Cree lens.

With a total of 180W and 15,480 lumens, the 9-inch draws 10.4amp at 12V (they can be powered up to 32V) and the lights are claimed to have a 50,000-hour lifespan (you could run them for 5.7 years).

The light housing uses high-grade aluminium for minimal weight with maximum protection. The lights are rated to IP67 water/dust protection, and include stainless steel mounts and hardware, polycarbonate lens covers and a two-year warranty.

RRP: $349
Website: www.efs4wd.com.au

Rhino-Rack Pioneer Wind Fairing

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The whistle and howl of wind passing through your roof-rack will be a distant (and gladly forgotten) memory after fitting Rhino-Rack’s new Pioneer Wind Fairing. The fairing is designed to minimise wind noise and is engineered with a sawtooth pattern that is claimed to redirect and disrupt airflow around the rack, thus minimising wind noise.

The Pioneer Wind Fairing doesn’t compromise rack space, either, and looks well integrated with the rack when fitted. The fairing offers adjustable longitudinal and angular positioning for optimum performance.

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The 4mm ABS construction (combined with glass-filled nylon) means the fairing is well up to the rigours of off-road touring. A high UV resistance ensures no colour fading, while the rubber feet and 3M plastic patches eliminate any chance of damaged paintwork. It comes with a five-year warranty.

RRP: $179
Website: www.rhinorack.com.au

Ironman 4x4 snorkel: Triton MQ

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Ironman 4x4 keeps on delivering the good stuff, with this new snorkel for Mitsubishi’s popular MQ Triton (2015-onwards) the latest release.

The snorkel was designed in Australia and built using 3D scanning, thus ensuring the shape of the snorkel complements the Triton’s curvy front end. The snorkel includes a four-inch RAM head with inbuilt rain deflector and has been dyno-tested for improved air intake.

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The top quality LLPDE material is rated to the highest UV rating. Fitment of the snorkel means additional protection from dust and water ingress, and it also supplies ‘cleaner’ air to the engine.

Website: www.ironman4x4.com