What spare carriers are you using?

Was wondering, what spare carriers are your people using? I tried the Surefire Mission Saver, but I find it a bit too bulky for everyday use, and I don't usually bring 3 sets of spare batteries with me everyday. I guess 1 set (of 2 batteries) will be enough. Any recommendations for a small spare carrier that fits only 2 CR123 batteries that is small enough to slide into the pocket, yet durable enough to be carried around daily? Thanks!

I'm using the James Knight lexan cell-carriers. They also do a nice job as pill bottle too.

I have one of those orange colored waterproof match cases. It fits two surefire types.

Trekker from Berkeley Point

Geoff

I like those orange colored waterproof match cases that Specialist refers to. I have a number of them. The batteries want to rattle, so I just keep a wad of cotton or tissue at the bottom.

I also use some home-made carriers which consist of PVC pipe with a PVC end cap on each end. I have them in lengths of 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Paul

Knight lexan cell carriers.

I'm using a nylon sheath, very inexpensive looking. I found it at Wal-Mart in the sporting goods department, over where the knives are. It was hanging on a pegboard, clear plastic or cellophane with cardboard at the top. I believe the name was Carolina, meant for knives or multitools (best I recall, the price was less than $2, I want to say $1.59?). I put 4 CR123's in a small ziploc type sandwich bag (Great Value, Wal-Mart) two by two and they fit nicely. Actually, 6 CR123's would fit the way the flap comes up high to secure with velcro, but they all would need to be in a plastic bag like I'm using. There is a belt loop on back, but I'm not trusting it. I have thought about sewing some more webbing to the back to make a more secure loop.

Currently, I am carry the 4 CR123's in the sheath in my shirt pocket, right next to my Scorpion.

Funny thing is, when the cashier rung it up, she asked if I was 18! I said "yeah" and she grinned. I guess anything to do with knives or hunting must have a minimum age requirement!
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Same here! Got hold of a nylon sheath with velcro flap, came with a multi tool and swiss knife set I got for xmas last year. Well it happens to be just the right size to hold a single 123 flat across the bottom and still also fit my E1 and secure all nicely. Found a tiny baggie to put the cell in.

Ditto on the Knight Lexan carriers & a little Otter box when room to carry (pack/truck kit).

Likewise on the little orange waterproof match boxes - cost about a buck each at sporting goods stores...

I carry 2 123s and 4 LR44s wrapped in gaffers tape and placed in a coin purse with other small tools, and drop it in my pocket. Gaffers tap can be found at photosupply stores. It is a heay black, cloth tape that won't leave a residue when you remove it.

This method takes up less space than any other, because you can't get much thinner than tape.

Chuck

I have a small nylon tool pouch that I keep a spare 123 battery in the bottom of and have my ARC LSH on top. If I needed more backups I would take the LSH out and put in 4-5 more 123. Gives me the option of leaving in my pocket or putting on my belt, no scratches or rattles.

My spares carrier, are generally speaking either:

1) Made by Cohiba. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif They hold 3-4 123's perfectly depending on the type of cigar, and I put in a little foam at the top to keep'em from rattling.

or

2) The film containers for APS cameras. They hold 2 123's perfectly, without any rattling at all.

I do have some SCx's, but I reserve those for an all-out "outing" (i.e. travelling, hunting-, camping-, fishing trips).

1 Tin Container
2 Colgen Match Holders
1 SureFire SC1

I carry (6)123A cells in a Omniseal credit card sized "ziplock" in my front right pocket, which shares space with my SF M2. It is designed to hold your license and stuff while backpacking. They are heavy duty and so far have held up very well. I've tried all sorts of other bags and stuff and all became toast in short order. I like this soft sided solution better than any hard sided solution I've come across since it is nice and flat and compact.

I'm running an all 123A EDC (M2 + SF L1) and the (6) cells should be very flexible. The pouch is large enough to carry AA cells as well and originally I started out with a mix of 123A cells, AA cells and a AAA cell.

Here they are at REI, (3) for $3!

Omniseal Waterproof Holders at Rei.com


Here they are in my EDC:

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-john

Re: Spare battery carriers that I use.

ASP Time Capsule


Wrackworks Double Magnum (aka Trekker)


Universal Field Pack for 6 CR123 Batteries

Re: Spare battery carriers that I use.

Most multicell cases are way bulky.

The RipOffs CO-73 clip-on combo holster holds the L4 and in the pocket (which normally holds a Leatherman Wave) 6 x SF123 batts. Nice and snug. Just the compact rig for 4 hours and 20 minutes of citywalking runtime. When I EDC my Lambda Illuminator, I use the CO-80 combo holster. Holds the LI and 4 x Powerex 2Ah AAs. That's over 2 hours of runtime. It's not waterproof but if I need that, a snack-sized ziploc bag does the trick.

Wilkey

PS. I also use cigar tubes for 4-packs of 123.

Re: Spare battery carriers that I use.

I just ordered some lens caps for my Arc LSH-P and the KL4 head on my Surefire from James Knight. They fit PERFECTLY and come in pairs. (lose one~you've got another in the "gadget accessory drawer")
Plus a Lexan, one spare #123 pocket carrier and a Lexan, two spare #123 pocket carrier. These are great and also seem to be water tight. The price was great too!
The question I'd like to ask is this. In the two #123 carrier, the batteries touch. Do you think that makes a difference? I read a post somewhere which said the batteries should be carried with the positive ends touching, rather than keeping them positive to negative~like they would be in a flashlight. (Hey, if you don't know, you have to ask!)

Thanks,
Will (What a wonderful new hobby!)

Re: Spare battery carriers that I use.

I can't imagine it matters what terminals touch as long as the circuit is not completed. I've carried CR123s head-to-tail for a long time without problems. In an aluminum tube no less. Of course there is a foam stop on one end to break circuit.

Wilkey

Re: Spare battery carriers that I use.

Does the ASP Time Capsule hold two CR123's?
Were do you buy them at?