ARB Adventure Light
The ARB Adventure Light is ARBs top of the line light. A similar version is also available, but unlike this one, requires constant 12v connectivity. From complete discharge, to full charge takes approx 6 hours which will last 4.5hrs of constant use courtesy of the LEDs; which I can attest to, using it as a prawning light one night, lol. The light also has two considerably powerful magnets which holds it easily onto any metal surface (bullbar, side rails, etc) making working on your car in the bush at night simple. I plan to mount this onto my MPAC rack for easy access and simple charging location.
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| ARB Adventure Light |
Next unwrapped was an ARB Speedy Seal Puncture Repair Kit. Its the type of present that you're grateful for, but hope you never have to use! Having been on some long touring trips to Cape York and across the Simpson Desert, this is a very handy item to have. I remember vividly repairing a tyre on a mates 4x4 just before Big Red in the Simpson Desert with one of these plugs. He drove through the desert and all the way to Alice Springs on it without a problem. I can't recommend them highly enough, especially for those doing long distance trips where the possibility of repeated punctures before reaching a service centre is a real issue. One of the greatest benefits of this kit (and any other like it), is that you can simply plug the tyre while its still on the hub and just re-inflate when done. It saves the jacking up and changing tyres process.
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| ARB Speedy Seal Puncture Repair Kit |
ARB E-Z Deflator
A buddy of mine first showed me his E-Z Deflator a few years ago, I had always wanted to get one, but never seemed to get around to it. Fortunately Santa hooked me up with one this year! Gone are the days of pushing in the valve and waiting for the tyre to come down in pressure when you get into the rough stuff. This deflator actually unscrews the valve core, which allows for the fastest tyre deflation around (bar a sharp knife in the sidewall!). Having a gauge on the system is invaluable so you can keep a close eye on where the pressures are at, and it's all housed in a bright orange ARB pouch (so you can't loose it).
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| ARB E-Z Deflator |
Just in case Santa did see my indiscretions this year, I decided to play it safe and buy myself a present. From being in fire and rescue crews, I quickly learnt the value of a quality set of gloves. Your run of the mill leather riggers gloves from the local hardware store are fine in some situations, but I personally don't like them due to the lack of 'feel' they have. When trying to do finer work (doing up shackles, rigging recovery lines, operating hi-lift jack, etc), mass produced riggers gloves are terrible in my humble opinion. Having gloves that fit properly, you're more likely to use them and keep them on. I've lost count of how many times I've got frustrated with not being able to do a simple task with poorly made / fitting gloves, taken them off, only to cut or burn my hands.
The Blackhawk gloves aren't terribly cheap, at over $100 AUD. But they are made to fit and work in the harshest environments on earth, being military spec gloves made of Nomex, Kevlar and specially treated leather, I'm sure they will outlast me.
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| Blackhawk Fury Commando Gloves |
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