Lipos for offroad use?

[Scott711]

So as I draw closer to making my first lipo purchase a concern came to mind. It seems that most of the lipo manufactures state the batts are for use in plane or heilos. Is this something I should be concerned about? Those who are using lipo already how have you mounted/protected you batts from the abuse that is delt out buy off road vehicles? Is it even an issue or am I being a worry wart? I get the impression that lipos aren't very tough and need allot of tlc, true or false? I would hate to drop $200+ on batts only to see them destroyed by a cartwheel:cry. Let me know what you think. Thanks.