New 4x4 Gear: Thunder torch, Leatherman survival tool, Camping cookbook

There are plenty of things to consider when packing for a camping trip. It isn't as though you could pop into the local Woolies if you forgot to pack an extra set of tools or your torchlight breaks.

To that end, you need something robust and well suited for life on the move, such as these new 4x4 gear.

Thunder LED Torch

Take your pick from the two rechargeable LED torches – a 5W and 10W – now available from Thunder. The 5W model lights up the night via a Cree XP-G LED that pumps out 480 lumens.

It has adjustable focus for varying lighting conditions and uses a rechargeable Li-ion battery. It has four settings – 100%, 50%, 25% and flash (you need to hold it for three seconds for flash mode) – and it measures 162mm long by 41mm diameter and weighs 260g.

The 10W rechargeable model features a Cree XP-G LED that produces 800 lumens, with a fixed spot beam. The beam distance is rated to 300 metres and it has two different settings (100% and 50%) plus the flash mode, and measures 283mm by 58mm, while the weight is 540g.

RRP: $41 (5W); $89 (10W)
Website: www.thunderauto.com.au

Leatherman Heritage pocket survival tool

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It’s hard to believe Tim Leatherman’s now-iconic pocket survival tool (PST) has been around for 35 years.

This Heritage model celebrates that milestone and is based on Tim’s original 1983 design. It is completely handcrafted (as per the original) and includes a sheath and commemorative packaging. The Heritage PST uses super-strong 420 stainless-steel in its construction for optimum durability.

The Heritage includes needle-nose pliers, regular pliers, hard-wire cutters, wire cutters, 420HC knife, bottle opener, wood/metal file, quarter- and 1/8-inch flat screwdrivers, 5/16-, 3/32- and 3/16-inch screwdrivers, can opener and an awl – in other words, all the tools you’ll need when outdoors. Reflecting the impressive build quality, there’s a 25-year warranty.

Website: www.leatherman.com.au

Women's Weekly: Food for camping

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The Australian Women’s Weekly has assembled a selection of hassle-free camping recipes for its Food for Camping cookbook.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert meals are sorted, and while some may look tricky for time-pressed campers – we’re looking at you cauliflower dhal with chutney yoghurt – there are a bunch of easy-to-make meals on offer.

As well as delicious ideas the cookbook also features a guide to camping, with advice on how to be organised, what kit you need, how to prep and store food on the run, and how to reduce waste and re-use ingredients. There’s also a nifty conversion chart, so you won’t be stumped by a recipe ripped from an international cookbook.

RRP: $24.99
Website: www.awwcookbooks.com.au