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Your kits: Since this is
AXIALFEST, the most important thing to remember is
to pack your Axial vehicles. You can leave your
other RCs at home as this is an Axial appreciation
event. Before you arrive at AXIALFEST, make sure
you do a once over on your kits. Clean, rebuild
and replace worn components to reduce chances of
failure.
Don't let something little stop you from having a
great time. Look over your rig for broken or worn
out parts.
Also, be prepared for mud and water. So
waterproofing your electronics is not mandatory,
but highly recommended.
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Tools: Chances that you will need
to make repairs or adjustments are high. Bring all
your tools including wrenches, pliers, drivers,
scissors and even a soldering iron.
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Hydration Pack: It will be June
and most likely very warm. You will be walking
long distances for many hours. Bring a backpack or
pack hydration to carry water, trail snacks and
tools and spare parts. There is no shame in
stopping on the trail to rest, eat or fix your kit
because the goal is to finish.
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Transmitter, charger and all of your
batteries:
You will be driving your kits probably more than
you ever have, so you want to make sure you have
enough mAh to complete each trail. You will be
able to charge your batteries at a charging
station or if you bring a quit generator and can
charge at your camp site. Make sure to bring a
power strip so you can have multiple chargers
going at once.
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Spare Parts: Bring all the spare
parts and electronics you have. Driving for three
hours straight can tax even the most stoutly built
drivetrains. If you don't have many spare parts,
that's OK. Most veterans will have something to
help you out on the trail. Vendors will also be
selling parts on site, so bring some spare cash or
CC.