byrdog Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Curious, what does everyone do to store their AA batteries? I have several pairs of NiMH batteries around that I like to carry for spares and such, I hate to just toss them in my backpack. Will they short out on each other? Anyone have any great (cheap) ideas on what to carry two AAs in? Quote Link to comment
Dale_Lynn Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Two "AA" batteries store in 35mm film container (plastic) just great... IF you don't use 35mm camera drop by any drug store that does 1 hour photo processing and see if they will give you some from the tons they seem to collect in a bucket or trashman behind counter... Dale Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I take a small square of handiwrap, wrap up the batteries side by side, then secure them with a piece of masking tape. Then when I need them I give'em a little twist and pop open the package. Quote Link to comment
+CJOttawa Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Curious, what does everyone do to store their AA batteries? I have several pairs of NiMH batteries around that I like to carry for spares and such, I hate to just toss them in my backpack. Will they short out on each other? Anyone have any great (cheap) ideas on what to carry two AAs in? Sure! Maha/Powerex has little translucent plastic cases for AA and AAA batteries. They come in 4 and 8 cell varieties. I keep the 4-AA variety in my caching pack. I've yet to actually have to swap out batteries but I do drive with the GPSr plugged into a 12v socket most of the time so that saves a lot of battery power. Quote Link to comment
+Groovy Cachin' Dude! Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I carry my spare NiMh batteries in a "disposable" plastic case that originally held 6 Alkaline AA batteries. It has served me well for over a year. Thanks Energizer! Quote Link to comment
byrdog Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 I knew y'all would have greta ideas. Stopping by the picture developer at CVS today. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+Maingray Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I use this piece of genius. http://www.sissy-n-cr.com/store5.shtml Quote Link to comment
+Skeets_de Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I use this piece of genius. http://www.sissy-n-cr.com/store5.shtml I use a box picked up at the local electronics emporium with separators for each battery. They have 4 and 8 cell boxes with flip up and press locks. Charged positive up, discharged positive down. Quote Link to comment
+baloo&bd Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 http://www.greenbatteries.com/batteryholders1.html Quote Link to comment
+Jhwk Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I say "Pfft!" to all that. tape. duct if you must, but they will get sticky. sheesh, some one has too much $ to burn. Quote Link to comment
Alphawolf Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Extra batteries?!?! I can go out for a week backpack trip and not need extra batteries. 2 AAA lithiums in my Princeton Tec Aurora headlamp (160 hours.) and 2 AAA lithiums in my Garmin Foretrex 101 (15 hours) and 2 NiMH rechargeables in my digital camera (200+) pictures. That'll get me through a week easy...More than enough battery! I am anal about weight, and I can't see carrying x-tra anything! "If you don't need it, don't take it." That's my moto...First aid supplies and emergency fire starting stuff is the only thing I carry that I hope I never need. But, to answer your question, the chances of some metallic object making contact with both posts of an AA battery simultaneously are pretty remote. About the only possibility I can imagine is if they somehow got crinkled into some aluminum foil. Highly unlikely. If you must take them, drop them into a sandwich baggie and don't worry about them! Quote Link to comment
+thefiveofus Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 ziplock sandwich bag .. that way they all stay in one place in my pack. Quote Link to comment
+embra Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I carry my extra batteries in a mini-maglite (with the LED option bulbs). Not much extra weight, and emergency flashlight thereby available. Quote Link to comment
+Centex Trekker Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 [quote name=Alphawolf' date='Aug 4 2006, 06:06 PM' post='2386557.But, to answer your question, the chances of some metallic object making contact with both posts of an AA battery simultaneously are pretty remote. About the only possibility I can imagine is if they somehow got crinkled into some aluminum foil. Highly unlikely. If you must take them, drop them into a sandwich baggie and don't worry about them! Not true. I had some batteries in my pocket along with a good chunk of change and I dadgum near burned a hole in my thigh from the heat when they shorted out. Quote Link to comment
+Runaround Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I carry my spare NiMh batteries in a "disposable" plastic case that originally held 6 Alkaline AA batteries. It has served me well for over a year. Thanks Energizer! You're welcome. We actually get written requests from people looking to buy these. People like them for storing all sorts of little stuff. It's nice working for Energizer. Quote Link to comment
Alphawolf Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Not true. I had some batteries in my pocket along with a good chunk of change and I dadgum near burned a hole in my thigh from the heat when they shorted out.[/color] What kind of batteries did you have to create that kind of current through coins? And how did the short maintain continuity long enough to get that hot? Were you sleeping or something? (I'm not doubting your account, just wondering what set of circumstances caused it.) I have packed AA alkalines in my pockets for years. I would never do a 9V that way, but little 1.5VAA batteries have never given me even a warm spot! Quote Link to comment
+Kasakato Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I made a quick little 10 min battery holder out of wood. Drill 2 1/2" (I think thats what I used) in a block of scrap wood, make a cover, screw in a hinge and ta-da. Shock and more or less weatherproof. Quote Link to comment
+Centex Trekker Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Not true. I had some batteries in my pocket along with a good chunk of change and I dadgum near burned a hole in my thigh from the heat when they shorted out.[/color] What kind of batteries did you have to create that kind of current through coins? And how did the short maintain continuity long enough to get that hot? Were you sleeping or something? (I'm not doubting your account, just wondering what set of circumstances caused it.) I have packed AA alkalines in my pockets for years. I would never do a 9V that way, but little 1.5VAA batteries have never given me even a warm spot! I had a lot of coins in my pocket and I was sitting down at work. They were either AAA or AA NIMH rechargeables. Quote Link to comment
+horsegeeks Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I use this piece of genius. http://www.sissy-n-cr.com/store5.shtml I use these too. My CR123's fit in the AA size too and we all know how critical it is to keep them apart. They are inexpensive and take up no space. Quote Link to comment
Suscrofa Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I store them in my ammo pouch. Problem, last week I reloaded my .300WM carbine with AA batteries ! Happy wild boar ! Quote Link to comment
+welch Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I use this piece of genius. http://www.sissy-n-cr.com/store5.shtml Yep I have an 8 slot with the Dlinks on both ends. A quick snap of a couple caribiners you can go from backpack to vest and back again Quote Link to comment
+navman2860 Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 got one of these works really well and cheap Quote Link to comment
byrdog Posted August 5, 2006 Author Share Posted August 5, 2006 All of these are great ideas. I got the film canisters, cheap and simple. But I am switching to the best idea yet: Taking the two mini-mag lites out of my dresser drawer and storing the batteries in them, not much weight and flashlights just incase Brilliant!! (reminds me, I need a Guiness) Quote Link to comment
+EScout Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I use clear plastic holders that have room for 4 AAs or 4AAAs. I get them at a monthly electronic swap meet for $1.50. The seller is the guy who has this web site: Aventrade Check out the D cell adapter that holds 4 AAs in parallel. I have used these in mag lights. Quote Link to comment
coureur des bois Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I carry my extra batteries in a little Playtex bag, a 8 oz bag. Playtex Disposable Bottle Liners Those bags are usually used to put milk for babies, but they are just de good size for the batteries AA. . To close the bag, I use a Brocoli rubber band. Quote Link to comment
+Knight2000 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I use this piece of genius. http://www.sissy-n-cr.com/store5.shtml I use these too. My CR123's fit in the AA size too and we all know how critical it is to keep them apart. They are inexpensive and take up no space. I have been thinking about battery storage and considered this (along with some type of cloth military ammo holder.) At the last gun show i was at i didnt see anything that would work. I would want this item to hang outside of my pack. Does anyone have any idea how well this item holds the batteries? Has anyone ever lost any batteries? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment
+horsegeeks Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I use this piece of genius. http://www.sissy-n-cr.com/store5.shtml I use these too. My CR123's fit in the AA size too and we all know how critical it is to keep them apart. They are inexpensive and take up no space. I have been thinking about battery storage and considered this (along with some type of cloth military ammo holder.) At the last gun show i was at i didnt see anything that would work. I would want this item to hang outside of my pack. Does anyone have any idea how well this item holds the batteries? Has anyone ever lost any batteries? Thanks!! I have never lost any batteries and they hang on the outside of my pack Quote Link to comment
+Maingray Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I use this piece of genius. http://www.sissy-n-cr.com/store5.shtml I use these too. My CR123's fit in the AA size too and we all know how critical it is to keep them apart. They are inexpensive and take up no space. I have been thinking about battery storage and considered this (along with some type of cloth military ammo holder.) At the last gun show i was at i didnt see anything that would work. I would want this item to hang outside of my pack. Does anyone have any idea how well this item holds the batteries? Has anyone ever lost any batteries? Thanks!! I have never lost any batteries and they hang on the outside of my pack Ditto. The batteries are held very tight by the material. Quote Link to comment
+egami Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I say "Pfft!" to all that. tape. duct if you must, but they will get sticky. sheesh, some one has too much $ to burn. Actually, if you do this with any frequency, the tape will cost you more in the long run. Quote Link to comment
Pacific NW Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 (edited) TAD Gear sells a gray plastic case that will hold four AA batteries for $2.48. Although the web page mentions it will also hold four AAA batteries, they like to rattle quite a bit if you do that. But for AA batteries it works great! http://www.tadgear.com/x-treme%20gear/gear...attery_case.htm Also, I've used the small Ziploc-style plastic baggies from the craft section in Wal-Mart. I think about 100 baggies was all of a couple bucks, if that. The small ones hold two AA batteries just fine. Here are some other links to plastic battery holders: http://www.thomasdistributing.com/batteryholder-index.htm http://www.batteries.com/productprofile.asp?appid=369596 http://www.greenbatteries.com/plbacaforaaa.html Edited April 20, 2007 by big.foot Quote Link to comment
+Knight2000 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Any suggestions on where these type of holders can be pruchased locally? Radio Shack? Quote Link to comment
+pcunningham Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Lots of options here and here and they're great people to deal with. If you compare prices on the Batuca holders, please keep in mind that the ones offered here are priced in pairs, not single. Quote Link to comment
+NightPilot Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I have a small Pelican case that I got with a shipment of CR123 batteries from Battery Station. The 123s, including the case, were only ~$1 each, and the case was a nice bonus. I still have more than half of them left after 18 months or so. The case is waterproof, bright yellow so it doesn't get lost, and holds all my NiMH AAs & AAAs. I also have a few disposable plastic containers that came with batteries for carrying a few at a time. Quote Link to comment
Hertzog Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I store them in my ammo pouch. Problem, last week I reloaded my .300WM carbine with AA batteries ! Happy wild boar ! I do the same (may have gotten the idea from you last year). I use a pouch for shotgun shells; I don't remember what gauge, but whatever I am using is just right for AA batteries. Charged batteries go in postive terminal up, and used batteries go in with the positive terminal down. Quote Link to comment
Baumer Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 (edited) the energizer rechargables I buy always come in a re-usable plastic bubble in the retail package, light and durable Edited April 22, 2007 by Baumer Quote Link to comment
jorube Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I knew y'all would have greta ideas. Stopping by the picture developer at CVS today. Thanks. First of all I use rechargable batteries ~ Environmnetally a better choice. I use two "Altoids" containers.. carries 6 AA batteries. The green box, I put the recharged batteries The red box, I place the batteries which were replaced and need charging. The two box system is crush proof and gives me batteries to spare. Quote Link to comment
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