Actually, i have been in the hobby since 1984. I was only referencing trucks with bottom load batteries made in the last 5 years, like the current Losi 22S, and the discontinued, but still sometimes available used, Arrma Fury, both of which i have. The bottom load battery idea didnt go away just because vehicles evolved.Ok so you take one line and say something. And what did I say before they no longer go in bottom.. like the older rcs the batteries no longer go in bottom.. wow unbelievable dude. Then u say the same thing. About it. Wow.ok you win dude your 5 yrs in the hobby is superior..you know all...
Yes, a bag. The one pictured is the one i have been using for almost 3 years now, but i havent had any issues charging LIPO's either. As for watching the LIPO's charge, i dont just sit there. I typically have them charging on a metal table next to my desktop while i play COD, AC, or RDR.A fire proof bag really a bag. Ok good luck with your bag.. hope your haven fun standing there and watching paint dry. I mean watching your lipos charge.. get a fireproof container or metal ammo box your better off then a bag. Or make one out of sheet metal. Or anything that seals. And use fireproof linner. They are dangerous and can cause alot of damage if used and charged improperly. Other then that your fine if you take care of them and maintain them properly. They are definitely not a nicd or nimh like before....there alot to consider when getting in the hobby again from yrs ago.. like said above. All the tools involved with building them now. It's a completely different game /hobby then 30yrs ago. Especially with kids useing the kits and chargers. That's why I didn't suggest a charger. For a new guy putting in all the info about the battery would be over welling. Traxxas it's just push a button. Like back in the day. Lipo batteries are on a whole other level. Alot don't even want to use them because of all the crap and dangers associated with them. Either way his got lots of options and alot of homework and research to do and break down to what he's looking for..... we can go back and forth all day.. but I won't.. the OP has enough info and opinions for one day..
EDIT: Tamiya also still makes vehicles with bottom load batteries that are current as well.