Bugout Bag tip-Winter lipo managment

Here at Carryall RC we like to stay out on the trail year round. When the temperatures dip below 50 degrees maintaining battery life can become challenging. A cold battery effectively becomes a battery with a lower discharge rat e(c rating) and can have such an effect that a fully charged lipo can trigger the low voltage before the rig can even move. Here are a couple tips on keeping your rig moving during even the coldest outings: Preheat your spare batteries. Placing a hand warmer in your lipo bag can keep batteries ready to go for hours. Wrapping the warmer in a bandana helps to keep any direct heat off your batteries. Remember good lipo safety, and make sure they do not get too hot. A cup of hot coffee is always welcome on the trail. If you are using an older style bottle keeping your batteries close will keep them warm. Our least favorite method is to keep a battery, preferably in a li...