Dust Cloud Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 OK so I bought a Traxxas Summit and it was immediately apparent it is really boring running around the lawn. Yesterday I took it on an epic journey up a hillside trail and it was a real blast. Only thing is I had to carry it around 1/2 kilometer to the start point through a muddy forest trail and it weighs 5Kg. What I need is maybe a kit bag or something which I can throw on my back. Anybody got any ideas? Hiking rucksacks are way too narrow and even a large holdall is no good as it is actually harder to carry with all the weight bashing against your hips as you walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbrus2 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 summit is a big beast m8, with are 5th scale we attach dog leads to the front a arms, and tow them along behind us. I think an easy way would be to just use a strap like a guitar strap so you can sling it on your back and go for a walk with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlcurtis83 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 What about a pretty large suitcase on wheels...or one of those rather large blue IKEA shopping bags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust Cloud Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Needs to be something you can hike with and carry on my back when empty so it does not get in the way. Kicking myself for not taking a camera yesterday. If you saw the terrain you would understand the problem. I have other locations to go to but they all involve a bit of hillwalking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlcurtis83 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 (edited) Ah right, so you need a large rucksack/holdall then. This any good? http://www.amazon.co...pd_sim_sbs_sg_2 It's 90x52x38CM and holds 100 litres. EDIT* I know you said you didn't want a holdall but they may be the only thing big enough http://direct.tesco....R.205-2811.aspx EDIT** http://www.homebase....rolley+Holdalls Edited November 12, 2010 by carlcurtis83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust Cloud Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Nope don't think those are going to fit. It's the wheel base thats the problem as holdalls and rucksacks have openings smaller than the bag. I have a colossal holdall which easily swallows a slash 4x4 and a rustler at the same time but cant quite manage the ridiculous Summit wheelbase. Have not actually tried taking the wheels of yet as I don't want to be assembling the truck out in the wilds but might have to go down that road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrevo Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 (edited) around 1/2 kilometer ....... through a muddy forest trail i'd have thought that would be ideal for driving it!!! what about another set of batteries rather than a bag?? or what about a framed rucsac or a baby carrier, remove the bits you dont need (keep the frame, padded straps - hip belt) and get ingenious with plywood and velcro straps for the wheels. I've carried 10-12 kilo kids on one of these for a good few miles in relative comfort! Edited November 12, 2010 by zebrevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshade27 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 G, what about a skate backpack. Stick all your radio gear, batts, spares and blah inside and use the straps on the outside to tether the summit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust Cloud Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 i'd have thought that would be ideal for driving it!!! what about another set of batteries rather than a bag?? or what about a framed rucsac or a baby carrier, remove the bits you dont need (keep the frame, padded straps - hip belt) and get ingenious with plywood and velcro straps for the wheels. I've carried 10-12 kilo kids on one of these for a good few miles in relative comfort! Making something might be the answer. I will be try and find a used framed rucksack at the local carboot sale make up some straps. I was looking at an online army surplus store and even army kit bags are the wrong shape. Thanks for the input guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I've got it! Simple really, here's what you do. Buy I second Summit, build a trailer attachment for it and simply tow your Summit to your chosen bashing spot! Ta da! How clever am I? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingman Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 i'd have thought that would be ideal for driving it!!! what about another set of batteries rather than a bag?? or what about a framed rucsac or a baby carrier, remove the bits you dont need (keep the frame, padded straps - hip belt) and get ingenious with plywood and velcro straps for the wheels. I've carried 10-12 kilo kids on one of these for a good few miles in relative comfort! That's a really good idea, I might do that for my Revo if I can find a suitable doner framed back pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeostar Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 How about just a couple of these:- http://www.thestringzone.co.uk/case-straps-accessories-cello-case-rucksack-straps-by-gewa Top hooked attached onto the front lower wish bones and the bottom ones around the rear wish bone. The summit becomes the rucksack its self? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I picked up a used frame rucksack from E-Bay for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage_Smithy Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Nope don't think those are going to fit. It's the wheel base thats the problem as holdalls and rucksacks have openings smaller than the bag. I have a colossal holdall which easily swallows a slash 4x4 and a rustler at the same time but cant quite manage the ridiculous Summit wheelbase. Have not actually tried taking the wheels of yet as I don't want to be assembling the truck out in the wilds but might have to go down that road. i have had the same problem before with wheelbase and found that simply removing the wheels and reattaching them when i get there helps me to fit it into a rather large bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henzy190 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I have a skate backpack as a schoolbag, holds everything and I could easily see a car tethered to the back end of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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