Recommend a waterproof capsule that holds two cr123’s?

Megalamuffin · Feb 3, 2021

Hello folks. I am in need of a sealed capsule that can carry two cr123 batteries. I am looking for something that is made to properly hold 123's so they don't rattle all over the place and takes up as minimal bulk in a pocket as possible. Is there anything like that available?

tech25 · Feb 3, 2021

Cheapest would be a waterproof matchbox like Coughlans, I have a few and put a bit of foam top and bottom and a small plastic disk between the two batteries.

I also have one from Oveready, awesome but a bit more money.

archimedes · Feb 3, 2021

I've thought that the Thyrm CellVault looks good for this, but haven't yet tried one out.

Buck91 · Feb 3, 2021

I use the match case for this. The rattle can be taken up with a bit of foam or index cards rolled around the batteries. Very cheap and effective. If you want something nicer, the Surefire carries are top notch, of course, but they are best for backpacks and such.

pilo7448 · Feb 4, 2021

CountyComm has some good options, Waterproof containers.

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caelyx · Feb 4, 2021

As Arch said, the Thyrm CellVaults are really great for this - waterproof, rugged, and they stay closed until you want it open. They're not inexpensive, though. The original size holds 3 CR123A (which is what I've got in my backpack), but their new 18650 size might be better if you only want to carry two cells.

I'll also second the suggestion of CountyComm's delrin capsules too - they've got 1x CR123A or 1x 18650 options. I have a CR123A one which works well.

adamlau · Feb 4, 2021

The CellVault-18 will be your most waterproof of the Thyrm options. An Oveready sleeve or similar will help reduce rattle if storing CR123A. We have four CellVault-18 and two CellVault-XL across multiple BOBs.

novice · Feb 5, 2021

I've got a cheap shiny aluminum pill fob from mallwart that has an o-ring on the lid and carries 1xCR123a. I put a little bit of padding in both the bottom and the lid, and it's fine. If you get two of them you're covered.

slumber · Feb 5, 2021

You can eliminate rattle in some of the wider options by wrapping some emergency cash around the cells.

ScaryFatKidGT · Feb 5, 2021

Why in the hell did they pick 3......... like great if you have a 9P but why don't they have 2 or 4 options?

Megalamuffin · Feb 5, 2021

Thanks for all the recommendations.

It looks like the capsules from county comm are pretty much what I'm looking for. The surefire and cell vault look great for carrying spare cells in a bag. Just like ammo you can never have too many batteries available.

Russ/TN · Feb 5, 2021

Countycoms CAGE: 5VKB6 U.S. works nicely with 2 cells. (a little tissue paper between cells eliminates rattle)

Modernflame · Feb 6, 2021

The delrin capsule from Countycomm is a great product. I've been carrying a 1xCR123 as my keychain for about two years. Never leaks. Shrugs off abuse. In fact, I like it so much that it displaced the remote to my car. Now I just go full twentieth century and use the ignition key to unlock my driver door. Millenials everywhere are beside themselves.

thermal guy · Feb 6, 2021

A Malkoff MD2 holds 2X123 perfectly. 😁

adamlau · Feb 6, 2021

adamlau said:
The CellVault-18 will be your most waterproof of the Thyrm options.

Be aware that the CellVault-18 will not clasp across two PALS rows which feature thicker webbing (e.g. Maxpedition) but will clasp against one PALS row instead. No issue across thinner webbing such as those found on Kirafu products. The CellVault XL will clasp across two rows of thicker PALS webbing and secures via a plastic latch; an elastic band (e.g. medium ranger band) can help secure vault contents in the event of an accidental opening. Note the small band added around the bottom of the CellVault XL (black)...

thermal guy said:
A Malkoff MD2 holds 2X123 perfectly. 😁

That is does :thumbsup:

jabe1 · Feb 6, 2021

Keep2go travel tubes work well. They are basically plastic soda bottle preforms with a nice top.

adamlau · Feb 7, 2021

CellVault-18 fits 2xCR123A...

CellVault-18 silicone foam insert...

CellVault-18: Metal-to-plastic latch
CellVault XL: Plastic to plastic latch

Megalamuffin · Feb 16, 2021

I bought a couple of capsules from county comm and the arrived today, a single cr123 capsule and an 18650 size. They are made of delrin which is perfect. Unfortunately they don't have one that fits two cr123's perfectly but the 18650 works fine once you space it with something like bubble wrap, foam etc.

DaveTheDude · Feb 20, 2021

Place bits of cotton as a spacer between the bottom of the tube and each cell. This prevents battery rattle. (The cotton can double as an emergency tinder, if you're at all inclined to pay attention to that sort of thing.)

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