Winch
The vehicle must be fitted with at least one winch. This will be used on most if not all routes and will need to be strong enough to pull your vehicle out of bogs, mud, up slopes you can't drive etc. Due to the size of the area that the Black routes cover it is very important that your winch works well or you run the risk of waiting for possibly a long time until recovery arrives.
Snatch Block
On the off chance you get stuck so bad that your winch can't move your vehicle, or you need to do a complicated winch then you should have a snatch block with you. You should also have suitable shackles to work in conjunction with it.
Bridging Ladders
There are areas that we use that require to be bridged due to various reason so bridging ladders must be carried. Also they are a valuable aid when you need more traction.

Tyres
Your tyres must be an aggressive pattern or you will simply make no progress in through/over the terrain that you will encounter in the Black routes.
Roll Cage
Your vehicle must have a roll cage fitted. Due to the extreme nature of the Black routes there is a chance that you may roll your vehicle. However it is highly likely that your vehicle will come into contact with trees and rocks etc so a roll cage is a must.

If you intend to take part in any winch events or the AE challenge then your vehicle should be prepared to the following specification:

Also, due to the MSA regulation changes your vehicle must meet the new criteria, this includes foam fire extinguisher, spill kit, first aid kit, CE marked shackles approved strops, winch sail blanket. if you are classed a special you will need a battery cut out switch that also shuts down your engine. For more information on this subject please contact a committee member who will advise you further about your vehicle.``