I tried running traxxas 25C 5000mah 3S in my outcast. 7 minutes in, one pack puffed and is now garbage. They were brand new. Doesn't get much more name brand than "traxxas". Also don't get what you pay for considering the cost of their 5000mah 3S 25C pack.an yet that article above states that all the c rating stuff is BS, especially those rated over 50c?, so 25c isnt enough? God this is frustrating...lol!
I've been running SMC 2S 7200/7400 packs for 2 years in my ERBE. Been using the same ones in my savage flux and outcast for the past 6+ months. They seem to do well, especially when considering the price. Their minimum shipping cost i think is $15, so when I order, I usually order 4 at a time.