Trail Tips

Preparing to Hit the Trail

When preparing to hit the trail, it's a good idea to have a checklist to make sure you have everything and don't end up having to head back early. We've compiled a checklist of the things we think you'll need on the trail. Keep in mind these are suggestions and every person will require different items. Weather and altitude will also dictate how much food and water a person will require. Do a little research first before heading out for a full day on the trail.

Truck with charged battery Truck with charged battery 1-2 spare charged batteries for your rig Radio with charged batteries Spare radio batteries Check all nuts and screws and tighten them. Including wheel nuts! Spare parts (nuts, screws, body clips, and anything that may wear or break) Backpack Carabiner to carry truck on backpack Water (2 liters per person minimum) Snacks (protein bars, trail mix, etc.) Sturdy shoes (hiking boots preferably, or something with grip and ankle support) Element hat Element hoodie or jacket Sunscreen Bug spray Lip balm Nut drivers (Factory Team Nut Drivers #1507, 1508) Allen wrenches (Factory Team Hex Driver set #1650) Cell phone and charger Headlight or flashlight with spare batteries Compact action camera Camera Tripod GPS and trail map in camera

Leave No Trace

Tread Lightly
Remember, when driving your rig out on the trails, it's important to tread lightly. We all know that the best place to enjoy our hobby is out in nature, and that means we need to preserve it for future hobbyists so we all have a place to enjoy. Here are a few tips to remember when out on the trail.

Pack In/Pack Out
Don't leave anything behind, whether it's trash, parts, or food. If you brought it in, take it with you.

National and Public Parks
If visiting a national park, leave the RC cars at home. It is illegal to drive any radio-controlled vehicle within national park boundaries. Public parks are slightly different, some may allow radio-controlled cars and others may not. Check with your local officials before driving in a public park.

Be Considerate
Wherever you drive your radio-controlled car, always be considerate of others. Hikers, bicyclists, and animals should always be given the right of way.

Keep It Quiet
If you're sharing an area with other people, try to keep the noise to a minimum. If you come across animals or anglers, please be considerate and give them space.

Give A Hoot, Don't Pollute
When enjoying the outdoors, take your trash with you. Not only is it bad for the environment, it's unsightly. If you see trash, pick it up, even if it isn't yours. If we all do our part, we can work together to keep our planet beautiful for future generations.

Only You Can Prevent Wild Fires
Some of us like to mix camping with RC cars. This is great! Just remember to follow all safety precautions and put out any camp fires before calling it a night. Also, be sure to unplug and store all LiPo batteries in LiPo sacks and a fire-resistant storage device.