I also plan on taping a flashlight or two to this so it can be fun at night too!

Buy an extra battery if you need more driving time

It is water proof, and so far we have only used it on snow covered roads and the yard with snow (we live in the Lake Tahoe area

I am sure the higher priced model with the brushless motor rips, but for the price and the stage (beginner driver) my son is at, this truck is perfect! I occasionally sneak it out and thrash it around myself - total blast! I am surprised at what this thing can do and handle! This is my first real rc truck and I have had a blast

Once he gets better at driving it and controlling it, we will put it back to full power

Very easy to use just turn on the remote then the truck and go