A prepared rig = a better day on trail.

• Tires in good shape + spare aired up

• Lug wrench that fits (yes, still worth saying)

• No fresh leaks

• Steering feels tight, not wandering

• Battery terminals clean & secure

• 4-High & 4-Low working

• Functional tow points front & rear

• Recovery points rated (factory hook? Perfect.)

Start simple, add more as you grow. Essentials:

• Soft shackles or tow strap

• Tire deflator

• Air source / compressor

• Gloves

• Flashlight / headlamp

• Basic tool kit / multitool

• Trash bag (leave it better than you found it)

Nobody wheels alone — communication keeps the day smooth.

• GMRS radio or handheld

• Phone charged + backup battery

• Offline maps (OnX / Gaia / Trails Offroad)

• Plan shared with someone at home

No radio yet? No stress — we’ll help you dial in your setup.

• Water & snacks

• Weather-appropriate clothing

• First-aid basics

• Sunscreen & bug spray

• Fire extinguisher

• Knife / multitool

Black Flag Off-Road runs on respect, grit, and good-natured trail banter.
We joke, we laugh, we talk a little sh*t — all in good fun, never to tear anyone down.

If you’re easily offended… this probably isn’t your trail group.
If you can dish it and take it, you’ll fit right in.

• Help when you can. Real wheelers step up.

• Take help when you need it. Pride doesn’t recover rigs — teamwork does.

• Progress over perfection. We all get stuck, stall out, and learn the hard way. Laugh, learn, move on.

• Everyone belongs. Newbies, veterans, weekend warriors — we ride together.

• Skill comes with miles. Seat time builds confidence. Nobody masters the trail from the couch.

We keep the energy positive, the humor sharp, and the culture welcoming.
Trash talk is earned through camaraderie — not ego.

Show up ready to wheel, learn, laugh, and maybe get roasted for taking the spicy line when you really didn’t need to — we’ll pull you out and cheer for you anyway.

If you bring respect, effort, and a good attitude, you're family here.
If you bring drama or thin skin… trails are wide — take another route.

🚦 Right-of-Way Matters

• Uphill traffic gets priority — gravity already hates them enough

• Yield to bikes, horses, and hikers — we are guests out here

• Don’t blow past someone standing outside their rig — stop and check on them

🛤️ Stay on the Trail

• No shortcuts, no trail-blazing, no “just this once”

• If you want to explore off-map, join a pirate ship — not this crew
  We protect the land we ride.

🤝 Be a Good Human

• If someone’s stuck — ask if they need help

• If you're stuck — take help without the ego tantrum

• Communicate, spot each other, and share the knowledge

Trail karma is real. Earn good credit.