MAXTRAX MKII Desert Tan Trusted by Special Forces, Ready for Your Next Desert Run
Desert Tan isn't just another colour option; it's the shade MAXTRAX built for Special Forces units operating in desert combat conditions, designed to blend into sand and arid terrain rather than stand out against it. If you're running the Simpson, the Gibber Plains, or any red-dirt desert track, this is the colour that disappears into the landscape while still doing the same job as every other MAXTRAX MKII.
In stock now this colour runs in and out of availability on the open market, so grab it while it's here.
Why serious tourers run MAXTRAX MKII:
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Aggressive cleat design – big, deep cleats bite into your tyre tread and the terrain underneath, stopping wheel spin dead so you drive out instead of digging deeper.
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Engineering-grade reinforced nylon – UV-stabilised and flexible enough to work in extreme heat or cold, tough enough that University of Queensland testing had them wrap fully around a 33-inch tyre without failing.
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Built to carry, not just carry you – 3.4kg per board (6.8kg the pair), so they pack into the tourer or ute tray without eating your payload.
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Double-edged, no wrong way up – grab them and go, no fumbling around working out orientation while you're stuck axle-deep in soft sand.
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Six built-in handles + integrated shovel ends – dig out excess sand and get the boards seated properly before you plant your foot.
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Keyhole mounting points – set up a proper flat mount on your roof rack, bar work, or canopy instead of throwing them loose in the back.
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1150mm L x 330mm W x 85mm H per pair when stacked – compact enough to live permanently in the vehicle, so they're there when you actually need them.
Aussie-made, backed for life. MAXTRAX are designed and manufactured in Australia and come with a lifetime warranty against faulty materials and workmanship. Each pack includes 2 MAXTRAX MKII boards and 2 orange telltale leashes, worth using them on this colour, since Desert Tan is built to blend into sand, which makes a buried board genuinely hard to spot without one.
Not just for 4WDs. Sand, mud, snow: MAXTRAX MKII works just as well recovering ATVs, UTVs, caravans and camper trailers as it does your Cruiser or Hilux.
Don't head off the black top without a proper recovery plan. Grab a set of MAXTRAX MKII Desert Tan in stock and ready to ship and get back on track in seconds, not hours.
6. FAQs
Q: Is Desert Tan actually in stock, or is this a pre-order? A: In stock and ready to ship now.
Q: Why is Desert Tan the colour Special Forces use? A: It's designed to blend into sand and desert terrain, which is useful for military operations where standing out isn't ideal — and equally useful for civilian tourers who just prefer a board that matches the landscape.
Q: If it's designed to blend into sand, won't I lose it in a recovery? A: That's exactly why the telltale leashes matter more on this colour than most. Each set comes with 2 orange telltale leashes specifically so you can locate the boards if they get buried or blend into the surrounding sand.
Q: Does the colour affect performance or durability? A: No. It's built to the same full MKII spec same dimensions (1150mm x 330mm x 85mm), same 3.4kg per board weight, same UV-stabilised engineering-grade nylon construction tested at the University of Queensland to wrap around a 33-inch tyre without breaking, and the same lifetime warranty as every other MKII colour.
Q: Do I need one pair or two? A: One pair (2 boards) covers a single-axle recovery, which is the standard setup for most 4WD touring. Some remote or heavy-vehicle setups run two pairs (4 boards total) for extra traction on both drive axles.
Q: Can I mount these to my roof rack or canopy? A: Yes. MAXTRAX MKII has exclusive keyhole accessory points built in, which work with a flat mounting kit to bolt the boards securely to a roof rack, bar work, or canopy.
