How do you carry...

[xian13]

spare batteries? I don't carry any form of backpack, bag, hip pouch, etc. What are some recomendations for carrying at least one spare set?

 

[Justin Case]

Carry a second flashlight.

 

[Dr.K]

Ask your local pharmacist for an eight dram pill vial.

it carries a set of 123's perfectly.

 

[angelofwar]

Some of the "Dime" ($.10) Coin holders will hold two 123's perfectly. If you have an option, get the over-sized (taller) one.

 

[jumpstat]

There is always spare batts in my bag but on me there is 2 lights which is sufficient without spares.

 

[Burgess]

Really, like Justin Case stated above . . . .



i always carry spare batteries with me,

and i store 'em in a Spare Flashlight.



This is good advice.

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[american lockpicker]

When I carry spare batteries(the only one I have ever carried are 123s) I usually carry them in a shirt pocket or jacket pocket. Also I carry them in their original package.

If your carrying AAs buy a 4 pack of Sony Walkmen AA batteries the container they come in is a battery case and it even has a lanyard ring on it.

 

[1996alnl]

Really, like Justin Case stated above . . . .



i always carry spare batteries with me,

and i store 'em in a Spare Flashlight.



This is good advice.

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What a great idea. Instead of having your spare batteries in a tube,why not make sure that tube has a switch in back and an LED up front

 

[Flying Turtle]

A Kodak Advantix brand film canister holds two 123's nicely. I haven't looked in a few years, but I got one free from a drug store film place.

Geoff

 

[bullfrog]

Waterproof match case:

http://countycomm.com/matchcase.htm

Carries 2 cells nice - keeps em dry too.

 

[divine]

I had the issue of carrying spare batteries. A week or two ago I picked up one of the 4xCR123 Belt Holsters that AW sells. It is very nice and now I carry more spares than I need to.

 

[carrot]

I'm really fond of the battery holders that County Comm sells, as well as the Pelican 1010 when I am storing more batteries, and the SF battery holders are great too. All in all, you can't go wrong picking any of those depending on what your perceived needs are.

 

[ypsifly]

When I buy a 2 pack of 123s, I take the cardboard off and leave them in the plastic. You can trim down the edges and even seal it with a drop of glue. When you need to open, just cut the plastic with a pocket knife.

 

[hyperloop]

I bought 4 x AA cells off DX, Soshines they were, and they came with a nifty carrier.

The RCR123s also come with a spares carrier but be warned, think they only come in 3.7v

Or you could consider getting THESE

 

[qwertyydude]

I suppose an M&M's minis tube would store several batteries quite well.

 

[sprocket]

I had the issue of carrying spare batteries. A week or two ago I picked up one of the 4xCR123 Belt Holsters that AW sells. It is very nice and now I carry more spares than I need to.

I have also been using this holder and I'm very satisfied with it. It actually keeps out a fair amount of rain and snow as well all though it's not water tight in any way.

 

[sprocket]

Forgot to mention... I also use the Pelican 1010 with the battery foam insert on longer jobs(Carrot mentioned this earlier). But it stores a bunch of batteries and could be unpractical just for a hike.
On the other hans, the 1010 is rock solid and watertight...