FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Q: Is the Aero-Trek fragile?

A: The Aero-Trek is printed from a high-quality 3D printing material called PETG.  While Aero-Trek is rugged, like any plastic material, it can break under the right conditions.  We recognize that accidents do happen so if in the normal course of using your Aero-Trek a part breaks, just send us a picture and we will send you a new part at no charge. 

Q: Do you have any best practices recommendations?

A: When traveling, always pack your Aero-Trek well. If it is in a suitcase, put some cushioning around the parts.  The Aero-Trek, when reasonable care is taken, will reward you with its lightweight and compact profile. When painting in wind there are several things you can do:

  • Extend the legs of your tripod wide to lower the easel’s center of gravity

  • Hang some weight (backpack?) from the center of the easel.

  • Secure the easel legs to the ground with tent spikes (We have not tried this but it was suggested by a field tester).  Frankly, if the wind is so bad that you need to secure the Aero-Trek with tent stakes, maybe it's time to go to lunch.  :) 

Q: How large a canvas can I paint on the Aero-Trek?

A:  Please consider that the Aero-Trek’s mission is not to be a large canvas easel.  There are plenty of options on the market for that. The Aero-Trek is for hiking, climbing, traveling – for artists who generally paint 12 x 16” or smaller en plein air.  Please remember that the Aero-Trek is light and the larger the panel or canvas you paint with, the more susceptible it will be to wind.  In terms of what the Aero-Trek can handle, we placed a 24 x 30" canvas on an Aero-Trek and it held it, however we do not recommend doing this in the field.

Aero-Trek will handle up to 1" stretched canvases or all panels up to 1".  If you desire canvas clamps that can handle gallery wrap canvases (1 1/2"), just let us know, and we can provide them for you.

Q: What is the palette made of?

A: Thin and light weight birch wood is used for the palette area. It has been sanded and sealed with polyurethane.  Over time a beautiful patina will build up on the wood from your oil paints.