Articles by Marcus Craft

Marcus Craft

Contributing Journalist

Raised by dingoes and, later, nuns, Marcus (aka ‘Crafty’) had his first taste of adventure as a cheeky toddler on family 4WD trips to secret fishing spots near Bundaberg, Queensland. He has since worked as a journalist for more than 20 years in Australia, London and Cape Town and has been an automotive journalist for 18 years.

This bloke has driven and camped throughout much of Australia – for work and play – and has written yarns for pretty much every mag you can think of.

The former editor of 4X4 Australia magazine, Marcus is one of the country’s most respected vehicle reviewers and off-road adventure travel writers.

SsangYong Musso ELX 2019 review: snapshot

By Marcus Craft · 12 Dec 2018

The Musso is a dual-cab ute with a 1300mm-long tray.

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SsangYong Musso Ultimate 2019 review: snapshot

By Marcus Craft · 12 Dec 2018

The Musso is a dual-cab ute with a 1300mm-long tray.

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SsangYong Rexton 2019 review

By Marcus Craft · 06 Dec 2018

SsangYong has returned to Australia after two years away and its large SUV, the Rexton, is spearheading the company's push back into the market.

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Ford Everest Trend 4WD 2019 off-road and towing review

By Marcus Craft · 05 Dec 2018

When it comes to 4WDing and towing does the Everest's new 2.0-litre twin-turbo engine add to the model's solid reputation or diminish it? We took a mid-spec Trend out bush with a couple of camper-trailers to see

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Why 2019 is critical for SsangYong

By Marcus Craft · 04 Dec 2018

After an absence from the Australian market of nigh on two years, SsangYong has relaunched the brand here with four 2019 models.

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Are my additional driving lights legal?

By Marcus Craft · 03 Dec 2018

So, you’re not quite sure whether your off-roader’s additional driving-lights set-up is legal in your state or territory?

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How to find the best campsite

By Marcus Craft · 02 Nov 2018

By our estimate there are about 10 million* campsites in Australia at this time, ranging from free camping locations with few facilities.

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Top 5 tips for your first camping trip

By Marcus Craft · 30 Oct 2018

The idea of heading into the bush for the very first camping trip may be a daunting one to novice outdoor enthusiasts, but it needn’t be.

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Jayco Swan Outback 2018 review

By Marcus Craft · 29 Oct 2018

Marcus Craft takes a Jayco Swan Outback out bush to review it. Is the news good or bad? Read on

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Jayco Hawk Outback 2018 review

By Marcus Craft · 23 Oct 2018

Are Jayco's Outbacks all they're cracked up to be? Marcus Craft dirt-road-tests a Jayco Hawk Outback camper-trailer.

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