About AdventureKit
AdventureKit is where I write up the gear I actually take camping and 4WDing in Australia: what works, what doesn’t, and what I’d buy again. I’m Thomas, and most of what you read here was tested out of the back of my 2006 Prado.
Who’s behind AdventureKit
I’m based in Sydney and I’ve been 4WD touring around Australia for the last four years. Most weekends away are within a few hours of home: the Blue Mountains, Capertee Valley, Newnes, the Hunter and Yengo. Longer trips have taken me to Tasmania, the Flinders Ranges, Fitzgerald River National Park in WA, Fraser Island and Jervis Bay.
I usually travel with my partner, Anize. AdventureKit is mainly me, with occasional help from friends, so when you read “I” in a review, that’s me.
How I test
- Real trips, not a backyard: gear goes on at least a few real camping trips before I review it, and most reviews say where I used it.
- Where the gear comes from: I buy most of the gear myself. Occasionally a brand sends something to test.
- Scores: every review rates five things out of 10: ease of use, performance, portability, durability and value. The overall score is the average of those five, so you can see exactly where it comes from.
- The not-so-good: every review lists the downsides as well. If something breaks or annoys me later, I update the review.
How the site makes money
Some links on AdventureKit are affiliate links (Amazon Associates and Commission Factory). If you buy through one, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Brands don’t pay for reviews or scores. More detail is on the affiliate disclosure page.
Get in touch
Got a question about a piece of gear, a campground I should check out, or something you’d like reviewed? Send me a message with the form below, or email [email protected].