Racebrewer
Newly Enlightened
- Joined
- Feb 18, 2010
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- 15
Hi,
Over the years I've had a few flashlights (rechargeable or other) that I've tried leaving in the car until needed. Unfortunately, that has always bitten me in the butt. When I've needed them (flat tire, etc..), they've been dead.
Stone cold dead........... Since I live in Northern NY, near the Canadian border, that can be very, very cold.
Are there any good solutions to this problem (other than remembering my EDC)? Are there any good rechargeables that can live in my car? Are there any battery types that don't take a nap at 0 degrees F and will hold a charge in this environment?
Since my wife and I have small cars, I'd prefer something smaller than a Magcharger. I saw a smaller Dorcy that looked good until I saw it had NiCads, which I believe would be a mistake if left all of the time in a car charger.
Any and all suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
John
Over the years I've had a few flashlights (rechargeable or other) that I've tried leaving in the car until needed. Unfortunately, that has always bitten me in the butt. When I've needed them (flat tire, etc..), they've been dead.
Stone cold dead........... Since I live in Northern NY, near the Canadian border, that can be very, very cold.
Are there any good solutions to this problem (other than remembering my EDC)? Are there any good rechargeables that can live in my car? Are there any battery types that don't take a nap at 0 degrees F and will hold a charge in this environment?
Since my wife and I have small cars, I'd prefer something smaller than a Magcharger. I saw a smaller Dorcy that looked good until I saw it had NiCads, which I believe would be a mistake if left all of the time in a car charger.
Any and all suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
John