Category: Buying Guide
August 6, 2026I have spent over 200 hours behind the wheel of 1/10 and 1/18 scale crawlers on granite boulders, loose shale, wet roots, and packed dirt trails. Tires are the single most important upgrade for any RC crawler. The best RC crawler tires combine a soft, sticky rubber compound with aggressive tread blocks and a properly…
August 6, 2026I spent six weekends testing 12 different ESCs on my SCX10 and TRX-4 builds before writing this guide. Some blew up on the first hill, while others handled mud and water crossings like champions. If you are hunting for the best ESCs for RC crawlers, you already know the stock speed controllers most kits ship…
August 6, 2026I have been running LiPo-powered RC rigs for years, and the number one thing I tell newcomers is this: a quality balance charger is the most important investment you will make in the hobby. Whether you are bashing an RC truck in the backyard or running a fish finder on a kayak, the charger you…
August 6, 2026I've been running RC cars for the better part of a decade, and I still remember the day I plugged a NiMH pack into a bargain-bin wall charger and watched it puff up like a balloon. That was the day I learned why LiPo chargers for RC cars are not optional accessories. They are the…
August 6, 2026I've spent the last three months running eight different brushless RC cars through backyard bash sessions, parking lot speed runs, and rocky trail drives to find out which ones actually deliver. The jump from a brushed motor to a brushless system isn't subtle - we're talking about cars that hit 50+ mph, run longer on…
August 6, 2026I remember the first time I sent an RC buggy airborne off a backyard ramp and realized this hobby is way more fun than I expected. After spending three months testing ten of the best RC buggies on dirt tracks, gravel, and grass, I am putting together this guide to help you skip the trial…
August 6, 2026A follow focus system is a set of parts that work together to help you focus more precisely and conveniently for film or video work. It allows a focus puller to control the lens from the side of the rig using a geared handwheel, giving the camera operator clear sightlines and producing sharper, repeatable focus…
August 6, 2026Looking for the best head straps for GoPro Hero 13? I spent weeks testing 8 different head strap mounts across hiking trails, kayak trips, and cycling routes to find which ones actually stay put.The Hero 13 changed the game with its new magnetic mounting system, but not every head strap plays nicely with it. Our…
August 6, 2026I still remember my first GoPro Hero 13 sunset shoot without an ND filter. The footage looked choppy, almost jittery, with frozen motion that screamed "amateur hour." After dropping a quality ND filter on the lens, everything changed. The same scene turned into smooth, cinematic motion blur that looked like it belonged in a movie…
August 6, 2026I spent the last three months testing every major selfie stick with my GoPro Hero 13 to find what actually works. The Hero 13 changed the game with its new magnetic quick-release mounting system, and not every stick on the market plays nicely with it.After 47 sessions of testing across surfing trips, mountain hikes, underwater…