While the urge to further upgrade this tiny crawler is always there, this time's update isn't about that.

It's about putting the crawler to good use! With the miniature Defender tested on rough terrain, this time round we decided to head to Rifle Range Trail with some friends for a nice, extended trail crawling session. Just imagine hiking, but with our RC cars in tow as well!

While the previous crawling spot was just a plot of land with the various obstacles carved out by other RC crawling enthusiasts (thanks to them we get to enjoy our RC crawlers!), heading to a hiking trail like Rifle Range Trail meant that we weren't restricted to a small area. Instead, we could drive our crawlers as we proceeded along the hiking route, conquering obstacles along the way, and adding to the realism and fun!

Due to the thick foliage, and the fact that it had been raining a fair bit recently, the trail was muddier than expected. While this added plenty to the fun and realism, it proved to be a bit of a hassle later on... you'll see.

Watching the suspension system on the little crawler getting pushed to its limits with plenty of articulation sure was a fun experience! The fact that it was fully built and modified by me, further adds to the sense of accomplishment when it manages to conquer obstacles that seemed too tough for it at first!

After a full day of fun crawling at Rifle Range Road, the batteries were almost empty and we sure were tired. It was a hiking trip of sorts after all! But the day hasn't ended yet, for the crawlers are now too dirty to be kept at home...

Just look at how dirty and muddy it is!

Oh, and I almost forgot.. the front prop shaft gave way at the trail and was nowhere to be found... guess it's time to order some parts to repair it :')

- Zhi Xuan