Rough and ready off-road enthusiasts with like this hardcore handset from phone manufacturer ITTM Monaco. The OUTLIMITS is designed with extreme conditions in mind, and is one of the most robust mobile telephones available.

The OUTLIMITS is waterproof to one metre and the case is shock-resistant and scratch-resistant. Additionally, it is designed to limit background noise – meaning that users enjoy interference-free conversations.

A further feature aimed at rugged outdoors types is the security function, which sends an SOS message to a specified contact if the phone is dropped or if the emergency button is pressed.

Keep your lunch chilly with this gel-lined food and drink storage bag from TrendyKid. The PackIt is freezable and folds down flat to store in the freezer when not in use.

When you’re heading out for a day on the trails, simply remove the bag, unfold it, and fill it with cool goodies to keep you munching ‘til sundown.

The PackIt doesn’t need ice packs to keep it cool – the non-toxic gel lining the inside is sufficient. It keeps food cool for up to 10 hours and has an RRP of £14.99. Available from Amazon, or direct from TrendyKid. www.trendykid.co.uk

Give the silicone hoses and other rubber components in your 4×4’s engine bay a perfect finish with these Samcosport Autoglym Silicone Hose Wipes.

Ideal for concours d’elegance perfectionists, the Hose Wipes are designed to give the best possible lustre to hoses. They can withstand all manner of grime, from engine deposits to traffic film, to provide a long-lasting shine.

Available in boxes of 10, the Silicone Hose Wipes are impregnated with a special cleaning agent and cost around seven pounds. www.samcosport.com

Stop fiddling around with metal shackles on the end of your winch strops by using a Marlow soft rope shackle instead. The product is made from 10mm Dynaline, and is available from Trekk 4×4 Adventure Store.

The rope shackle is much lighter than a steel shackle, making it easier to transport and more convenient to store. Marlow reckons it’s safer to use than a steel alternative, as well.

The price is 25 Euros, plus VAT. www.lpi.be

Land Rover fans will be tempted to order one of these 1.76 scale models of HUE 166 – the first ever vehicle to bear the legendary green oval. The Series One soft top is finished in sage green and is part of a new range of Rover models to be offered by Oxford Diecast.

If you’ve a spare £3.75, head to the website and look for 76LAND180001. www.oxforddiecast.co.uk

This clever item is made by Richbrook with two purposes in mind: security and battery preservation. Known as the Discarnect, it costs £9.95, and provides a removable link in your 4×4’s ignition system.

The Discarnect fits to any type of battery post and provides a means of rapidly disconnecting the high-tension side of the ignition circuit.

Undo the plastic knob and the vehicle won’t start – meaning that any would-be car thief will be thwarted in his tracks. The knob can be carried in your pocket, or hidden elsewhere in the car, until the owner returns – providing a very simple means of immobilising a vehicle.

These chassis-mounted rear corner bumpers from Terrafirma are suitable for Land Rover 90 and 110 Defenders. They are fabricated from steel and have been designed to maximise departure angle while providing complete protection to the vehicle’s overhang.

The styling holes on the outside edge make it easy to wash mud away at the end of a hard day in the brown stuff, and the tubular rear section has a non-slip tread area so that it can be used as a step.

The protection bumpers are finished with black powder-coating, and they can be fitted to the rear of your Land Rover with no need for drilling. All the relevant nuts, bolts and washers needed for installation are provided.

www.terrafirma4x4.com

Many 4x4s often have a tough life, and you want to protect their interiors from sustaining any lasting damage. That’s where seat covers and interior re-trims come in – providing a way of customising your vehicle while protecting it from the worst that outdoor life can throw at it

FOCUS ON… EXMOOR TRIM

If you want to update your Land Rover’s interior, take a look at Exmoor Trim. It offers a massive range of products, from complete seat replacements to covers, carpet sets and cubby boxes.

Exmoor Trim gear is sold through a network of UK distributors, meaning there is bound to be a supplier near you.

You can view the entire product range on the company’s own website, and order online. There’s also an extensive catalogue, which is most probably tantamount to soft pornography for the average Land Rover owner. www.exmoortrim.co.uk

Fed up with your Land Rover’s wing mirrors freezing over in the cold weather? Mud-UK’s heated wing mirror elements can help.

Manufactured from carbon impregnated Glasscloth of the type used in underfloor heating, they heat the entire area of the mirror. That means frost will clear more rapidly and you can get on your way.

The elements are suitable for DIY fitting and the cost of a kit, including wiring and a relay, is £27.50. www.mudstuff.co.uk