TRIP CLASSIFICATIONS
All 4WD trips are graded for a standard single range and unlifted Subaru, so members can choose trips that suit their vehicle and their driving ability. The gradings are for dry weather only and the trip may not include all the aspects of 4WDing in the particular grade.
| SOCIAL | Social trip involving no driving. |
| NO 4WD | No 4WDing. |
| EASY | Moderate grades, shallow water crossings and even track formations, mostly 2WD with some 4WD. |
| MEDIUM | Moderate to steep grades with minor washouts on the track. Water crossings up to 0.5 m deep. |
| HARD | Long and very steep grades needing expertise in negotiating these conditions. Track formations rough. Water crossings up to 1m deep. Continuous 4WD with towing possible. |
TRIP DISTANCE
The distance indicated on the trip sheet does not include the distance from your home to the meeting point, or the distance from the finish point back home. The distance is from the start point to the finish point.
PENFOLD PACKS
A Penfold Pack is your recovery gear. It includes:
- Something to dig with - preferably a long handle shovel.
- Something to cut with - an axe or bow saw.
- Something to tow with - preferably a snatchem strap with 2 shackles, and
- Tow point front and rear.