How to carry batteries with you...

[unique]

I have a TK10 and I always use it on turbo mode. Being a lumens freak normal mode doesn't cut it for me a lot of the time. Since on the TK10 the batteries only last one hour on turbo. I have to sometimes carry spares with me. And thats usually in my pocket...

Is there anything that I can get/use to carry batteries that I will be able to carry around comfortably?

 

[sORe-EyEz]

i remember there was a thread about carrying batteries. some suggested using waterproof matchstick canisters.

 

[DaFABRICATA]

If I just need a few extra cells with me, I put a rubber cap over the positive side and throw 'em in a pocket or backpack.

If I am carrying a backpack (almost daily) I have a surefire spares carrier in it.

 

[Tempest UK]

I carry mine in one of 3 ways:

1) In a SureFire spares carrier. It's a neat and tidy solution, and you can use a lanyard with it, but if you're not using a SureFire then it might be needlessly bulky as they are designed to carry a spare lamp assembly.

2) Pelican 1010 Micro Case. Used with a cut foam sheet to hold 15 SF123a. Not pocket friendly but a great way to carry spares if you've got a bag with you.

3) 4x AA battery case. Just a cheap (<$1) plastic case that is designed for 4 AA batteries, but also holds SF123a type cells.

Regards,
Tempest

 

[RainerWahnsinn]

Try to get one of these. I use it a long time and it is wonderfull.

 

[FlashSpyJ]

I use a nylon 4 X CR123 battery holder from Lighthound, cant seem to find it now though
But they do have some other carries! look here

 

[Monocrom]

Lighthound has an inexpensive 4xCR123 battery holster.

I have a 2xCR123 belt pouch. But that one is only locally available. A truly great spares carrier.

Here's a link to the one Lighthound sells.
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http://www.lighthound.com/CR-123-Battery-Holster_p_63-258.html

 

[Monocrom]

I use a nylon 4 X CR123 battery holder from Lighthound, cant seem to find it now though
But they do have some other carries! look here

Didn't see your post until after I posted mine.

Yeah, I had to search a bit to find the direct link to that exact 4xCR123 holster.

I love Lighthound, but the site is not as easy to navigate as it was before the re-design. Even when you click on "All Products," not all of them come up after looking through all the pages.

 

[TMedina]

Battery Wallet

Battery Caddy

Carrying pouch for the TAD

I know there's another one that's a larger version of the Battery Wallet, but I can't find the link just now.

-Trevor

Edit: Someone also suggested a spare head and body or a spare body with a plug.

 

[USM0083]

Carry a spare flashlight, say... an Inova X5. It can serve as a battery carrier AND a low output/long runtime backup. When your batteries in your primary light are too depleted, swap them out. The X5 will still light up with depleted cells.

 

[perungestal]

The batterycaddy isn't 100% fit so if you are looking at a non-noise-carrier I would reccomend this https://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=82&products_id=374

BUT when you put 4 cr123s in it there is a little space between the cap and the last battery that will make noise.

My solution was to cut a little piece of a "motherboard-carpet" (the black ones that lay in the bottom of the box who protects the motherboard when it's brand new)

Result; 100% quiet and waterproof.

If you need pictures, hit me!

 

[unique]

Thanks for all the posts. I'll look at all of them in depth later. But I really like that battery wallet...
I have one of those Keep2Go carry cases and are great to carry in a bag or car but its kind of bulky to carry on you..
So far the suggestions here have been great. Thanks guys!

 

[GPB]

I have been using a metal pill carrier like the one linked above, but it only cost about 5 bucks at CVS. I also take a fat, short rubber band ( the kind they put on lobster claws ) and put it over the ends of the battery. It completely coveres both ends of the battery and makes it quieter as well.

I don't edc a multi-cell CR123, nor smoke cigars so I haven't pursued it, but I always thought a plastic cigar tube would be a good way to carry mulitple cells.

 

[rotncore]

I have a SF spares carrier for a backpack, but EDC I use the matchstick case, which is cheap, silent and 100% waterproof. Also fits 2 cells perfectly.

I use one of the orange plastic ones you can get in camping stores for $0.75, and bought a $1 sheet of craft foam. I cut 3 circles using the inside diameter of the case, and drop 1 in the bottom, 1 between the cells, and one in the cap. Done!

I also took the additional step of getting an O-ring at an auto parts shop to replace the cheap rubber gasket usually on these cases that I've seen disintegrate after a few years of storage.

 

[UpChUcK]

CountyComm.com has a tubevault for $1.

I also have a couple carriers from Lighthound and I think it is the same carrier offered by CountyComm.

 

[Sarratt]

I have a "seal-o-meal" or whatever it's called that vacumpacks things in plastic.

I''ve used it a few times on camping trips.

But I was wondering if vacuum sealing is either harmful (dangerous to me) or bad for the cell.

?///?

 

[shakeylegs]

A trip to the local drug store offers some choices. "Airborne" cold formula comes reg and lrg tubes. The large holds 4xcr123 or 2x18650 (shave the inside of the cap). Or, ask the pharmacist for a few empty prescription pill bottles. The standard size generally holds 2xcr123 or 1x18650 (though not as waterproof as is the airborne tube).

 

[kramer5150]

I use a small plastic tupperware, with foam padding to keep the cells planted. Crude but effective, its water-tight, microwaveable...etc... LOL. That tubevault thing looks pretty cool, and Pelican makes some REALLY nice water-tight cases for around $20.

Surefire makes a belt-pack type carrier for 4 extra cells IIRC. I think it will also holster a 6P sized light... developed for LEOs I believe.

 

[kosPap]

I ues all of the above mentioned methods with the exception of the dedicated (expensive) carriers.

And I do like vacuum sealing custom number of batteries packs

 

[HoopleHead]

my LCG Gear 2x CR123A Battery Sheath

also use the countycomm holders, batuca holders, and keep-to-go tubes as well.