+Pez Tonto Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 I use rechargeable AAs for my GPSr and AAAs for my Palm (with Cachemate). I carry one set of batteries in each device and a spare set for each in my bag. On soem trips, I'll carry extra AAs . I'm wondering if anyone have any clever means for storing and packing spare batteries. I'm using zip locksand rubber bands, but the must be a better way. Thanks for the ideas. Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 A while back, I bought an eight pack of disposables that came in a cheap snap-closed case. This serves my purpose fine. I have seen some pretty cool looking cases for batteries at CompUSA. Quote Link to comment
+Ice_man Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 www.ripvan100.com The above site sells rechargeable batteries, but they also have these neat containers to store batteries in. http://www.ripvan100.com/products_travelcase.htm They call them Tube-velopes. They are a soft rubber or plastic(vinyl like?) material thats flexible and can carry 8 AA's at a time. Quote Link to comment
+Lil Devil Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 These are some nice little holders for AA/AAA size batteries. They're about $1 each, but they give you free ones when you buy batteries from them. Quote Link to comment
+c88m Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 Well I have a eight pack stuffed into a firstaid/compass pouch . I carry one on each of my packs . It can be attached anywhere that I want and refilled as needed . Quote Link to comment
+SgtSue Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 http://www.sissy-n-cr.com/store.shtml These geocachers also have a store, one item is bandoleer for batteries. This should go directly to that item http://www.sissy-n-cr.com/store5.shtml Quote Link to comment
+webscouter. Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 I use these and have been very happy with them http://www.inanycase.com/Merchant2/merchan...Product_Count=0 Quote Link to comment
+One of the Texas Vikings Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 I use these and have been very happy with themhttp://www.inanycase.com/Merchant2/merchan...Product_Count=0 I use these same ones, for both my digital camera and my GPSr. I really like them. Quote Link to comment
+Nazgul Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 I always carry the 4 AA battery holder box that Lil Devil linked to. Recently when we went on our 1,800 mile trip to the Project APE cache in Washington I knew I was going to want a convenient way to carry a lot of spares so I ordered two of the "bandoliers" from Sissy-n-CR. I didn't think they'd actually arrive in time but somehow they got them to me in plenty of time and they work great. I marked one side with a "+" using a silver paint pen and I put the positive side facing that way for fully charged batteries, then when swapping out used nes I put the drained batteries in facing the other way. Quote Link to comment
+MarcoXono Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 I carry two AA batteries in a 35mm film container. This also means I can replace a damaged micro if necessary. Quote Link to comment
+CompuCash Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 (edited) check out this site - they sell the batteries with the containers and the containers also. I just got some more in 6 battery holders. http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?Page...PROD&ProdID=993 Also check out Sissy - great little holder - you can't make them for that - and she customizes too - http://sissy-n-cr.com/store5.shtml cc\ Edited May 30, 2005 by CompuCash Quote Link to comment
+Maingray Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 I use Sissy's battery holder... works well! Quote Link to comment
Balakov100 Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 I have bought from them a few times, never any problems. http://thomas-distributing.com I have about 6 or 7 of these now http://thomas-distributing.com/mh-bh4aa.htm Quote Link to comment
twjolson & Kay Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 We bring our camera with us, so viola! Extra room for batteries, and lots of cool pictures of caches and other misadventures. Quote Link to comment
+Newfiezedder Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 I always carry my camera as well, so I carry spare GPS batteries in the bag, and spare camera batteries in a plastic holder that came with the camera (its a Sony). Also the entire camera bag is in a ziploc bag just incase I get wet Quote Link to comment
+Team Cotati Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 (edited) Throw your stuff in one of these: http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/se...zrate_101764736 No worries, trust me. And oh yeah, THE battery solution: "Hi Gang!! As promised, I have finished the static drain down test of the Maha MH-C204W battery charger and the Energizer NiMH AA 2500 mAH battery combination. The result is: 16 hours of continuous power supply. Field results will most likely be different due to on-off power cycles and increased power consumption by the processor when tracking and with WAAS enabled and processing. And of course using the back-light will dramatically affect the battery life. However, IMHO 16 hours, even in a static test is not too shabby." You're most welcome. Edited May 30, 2005 by Team cotati697 Quote Link to comment
+Team Cotati Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 (edited) Nice and compact..........water resistant too: http://www.thomas-distributing.com/delkin-...ote-case-lg.jpg Edited May 30, 2005 by Team cotati697 Quote Link to comment
+Kit Fox Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Add one more happy customer using the Sissy and CR bandoleer style battery holder. I also use the small zip log bags you find in craft stores. Quote Link to comment
+Team Cotati Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Then when you have your stuff packed away nice and neatly you can cram it in one of these: http://www.texsport.net/acatalog/Float_Bags.html Atlantis, here we come!!! Quote Link to comment
+Team Dromomania Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 First, everything that I take with me on hikes and geocaching which need batteries take AA's. Like the others have reported, I carry extras in my camera bag since it goes almost everywhere I go. I usually keep a couple of batteries in my jackets so if I should just off and cache without the camera I'd still have backup. All my batteries are recharable. However, I always keep a package of regular AA's in my car trunk. My batteries went dead ONCE when I use to carry no spares. That has never happened since then. Quote Link to comment
+Hoppingcrow Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Leather coin purse with two compartments. The part that zips holds the batteries that have gone flat (I use rechargeables), and the part that snaps open easily holds "live" ones. Quote Link to comment
Dale_Lynn Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 (edited) I carry two AA batteries in a 35mm film container. This also means I can replace a damaged micro if necessary. ME too.... 35mm film container... I get them from local 1 hour photo shop.... FREE! Dale Edited May 30, 2005 by Dale_Lynn Quote Link to comment
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