Posted: 7/15/2011 9:47:33 AM EDT
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I have been putting together an EDC for the last week and settled on a Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack. It is a little too small. So I ordered a Maxpedition Mongo.
However, in my quest to minimize my contents I ran across a battery container that I would like to share. I am a neat freak and like my things organized so I can find them. I also thought that this would fit in the bag in a more uniformed fashion. Batuca battery case These are the cases that I bought. 
Hope this helps someone. 
ETA: I may have a black Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack, for sale in the near future. IM me, or catch it on EE. |
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I like these for AAA, AA and C Batteries.
http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10028017&N=&Ntt=battery 
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Powerpax I have the AA and AAA slim line and they work well.
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3" x 3" 2-Mil recloseable poly bags - Transparent, compact and waterproof - Perfect for holding 4 AA cells or 6 AAA cells.
1.2 cents apiece at U-Line... Or, if you're feeling spendy, you can splurge on the 4-Mil thick version, at the princely sum of 1.7 cents apiece... 
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3" x 3" 2-Mil recloseable poly bags - Transparent, compact and waterproof - Perfect for holding 4 AA cells or 6 AAA cells. 1.2 cents apiece at U-Line... Or, if you're feeling spendy, you can splurge on the 4-Mil thick version, at the princely sum of 1.7 cents apiece... That was my old route, I am trying to move up in the food chain.
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3" x 3" 2-Mil recloseable poly bags - Transparent, compact and waterproof - Perfect for holding 4 AA cells or 6 AAA cells. 1.2 cents apiece at U-Line... Or, if you're feeling spendy, you can splurge on the 4-Mil thick version, at the princely sum of 1.7 cents apiece... That was my old route, I am trying to move up in the food chain. I have to ask - If you put batteries in each of the containers discussed in this thread, tossed 'em in a bucket of water and let 'em set overnight, which ones would still be dry in the morning? What kind of protection is the most important in a battery container? |
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3" x 3" 2-Mil recloseable poly bags - Transparent, compact and waterproof - Perfect for holding 4 AA cells or 6 AAA cells. 1.2 cents apiece at U-Line... Or, if you're feeling spendy, you can splurge on the 4-Mil thick version, at the princely sum of 1.7 cents apiece... Even better find. I liked how the first one was weatherproof, but this is waterproof and a heck of a lot cheaper. |
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3" x 3" 2-Mil recloseable poly bags - Transparent, compact and waterproof - Perfect for holding 4 AA cells or 6 AAA cells. 1.2 cents apiece at U-Line... Or, if you're feeling spendy, you can splurge on the 4-Mil thick version, at the princely sum of 1.7 cents apiece... That was my old route, I am trying to move up in the food chain. I have to ask - If you put batteries in each of the containers discussed in this thread, tossed 'em in a bucket of water and let 'em set overnight, which ones would still be dry in the morning? What kind of protection is the most important in a battery container? I think you missed my point, and that is/was is I am a neat freak and wanted organization. I will still keep the battery packs waterproof. Hopefully I won't have to toss them in a bucket of water. I have to agree that your solution is cheaper and reliable. I like the idea of turning them upside down in the case when discharged. YMMV. 
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: 3" x 3" 2-Mil recloseable poly bags - Transparent, compact and waterproof - Perfect for holding 4 AA cells or 6 AAA cells. 1.2 cents apiece at U-Line... Or, if you're feeling spendy, you can splurge on the 4-Mil thick version, at the princely sum of 1.7 cents apiece... That was my old route, I am trying to move up in the food chain. I have to ask - If you put batteries in each of the containers discussed in this thread, tossed 'em in a bucket of water and let 'em set overnight, which ones would still be dry in the morning? What kind of protection is the most important in a battery container? ok i gotta ask... alkaline batteries are sealed... i don't think wet is going to hurt them. unless they stay stored wet long term. nicads and lipos are vented so that would be another issue.
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ok i gotta ask... alkaline batteries are sealed... i don't think wet is going to hurt them. unless they stay stored wet long term. nicads and lipos are vented so that would be another issue. Salt water is a pretty decent conductor of electricity - and there's no shortage of salt water in nature. Even pure distilled water oxidizes battery contacts.
If you store your alkaline batteries in the fridge, having a water tight container goes a long way towards preventing condensation from forming on them. Over a period of months or years, even a small amount of condensation can add up to a significant leakage current. |
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Quoted: Quoted: ok i gotta ask... alkaline batteries are sealed... i don't think wet is going to hurt them. unless they stay stored wet long term. nicads and lipos are vented so that would be another issue. Salt water is a pretty decent conductor of electricity - and there's no shortage of salt water in nature. Even pure distilled water oxidizes battery contacts.If you store your alkaline batteries in the fridge, having a water tight container goes a long way towards preventing condensation from forming on them. Over a period of months or years, even a small amount of condensation can add up to a significant leakage current. i really think that is a complete non issue unless your in a saltwater enviornment. there isn't enough salt content in most fresh water and rain to make a difference. as i said unless your storing them wet it's really nothing more than a neatness issue. once again nicad and lipo excepted. oxidation on contacts is really a complete non issue as well. even IF it occured the nature of battery contact design will generally bypass any issues. the device contact themselves are MUCH more prone to oxidation than a battery ever would be. a short term dunk or few days in humid conditions simply will not hurt alkaline batts at all. now i am not saying dry storage is bad and it should be prefered, but there are some things we can get a bit too anal about. |
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Not ideal for bulk storage of batteries but I really like these holders from CountyComm. Good for 4 AA or CR-123.
http://www.countycomm.com/CBH.htm http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m497/cap_duck/CBH23LARGE.jpg |
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I like using these and then puting them in a ziplock bag...Organized and sealed....
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Not ideal for bulk storage of batteries but I really like these holders from CountyComm. Good for 4 AA or CR-123. http://www.countycomm.com/CBH.htm http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m497/cap_duck/CBH23LARGE.jpg |
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I really like my moonshine 12 AA Holder
A lot easier to find in the dark... 
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I really like my moonshine 12 AA Holder A lot easier to find in the dark... http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c385/pigmypuncher/AR15com/PowerPaxP12moonshine.jpg I like those too. Do they need to see sunlight in order to glow? |
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The Pill Bag - $0.05/ea, no shipping if you have one around you, or $0.06/ea delivered. Walgreens also has them but I can't find online. |
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I really like my moonshine 12 AA Holder A lot easier to find in the dark... http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c385/pigmypuncher/AR15com/PowerPaxP12moonshine.jpg I like those too. Do they need to see sunlight in order to glow? Yes, they do need to be exposed to light to 'recharge'. Tritium would have been MUCH cooler (unfortunately also illegal as hell, and too expensive)! |
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I really like my moonshine 12 AA Holder A lot easier to find in the dark... http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c385/pigmypuncher/AR15com/PowerPaxP12moonshine.jpg I like those too. Do they need to see sunlight in order to glow? Yes, they do need to be exposed to light to 'recharge'. Tritium would have been MUCH cooler (unfortunately also illegal as hell, and too expensive)! Still very cool, like. 
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Being near the ocean, I am more inclined to skibane's point of view; to wit: Your batteries––and yourself–– are best served by keping them as dry as possible. If you live in the desert––always–– you don't have moisture to deal with, but dust is conductive as well as water.
Given that, I think most folks would be best served by using the plastic cages, offered by countycomm––and others, btw–– enclosed within a small, waterproof otterbox or pelican case. The cages offer a valuable attribute in that they prevent the terminals of the batts from touching each other––no matter how many cages are stored together. This might sound like nothing, except I vividly remember dropping a couple of AA cells into my jeans pocket , which contained some keys and change. After moving around a bit, I sensed a REAL HOT SPOT, and dumped all the contents of my pocket right quick. Pocket cotton was just beginning to char from the shorted-out batts I had thoughtlessly put into my pocket. Another few seconds, and I would have had a painful, and hard-to-heal burn on my upper leg. I know what you're saying: raf, it's a one in a million what happened to you. Mebbe so, but it CAN happen. Imagine if your carelessly stored batts shorted-out, and started a fire in your pack. You might not know about it for quite a while, and meantime, a lot of your gear is being toasted. Whatever you do, make sure stored batts cannot cause a fire problem. Just sayin'. The Pelican and Otterbox cases are also capable of accepting the very-odd sized battery, such as "coin"-shaped batts that some optics use. Put such batts in small, thick, "freezer-grade" baggies. Pad the contents of the waterproof box out with small baggies containing cleaning patches. NO RATTLES! Some mfrs offer very small pouches that can be attached to PALS webbing, which will accept a couple of emergency use batts, and that is probably a good idea, as long as you are not fording a lot of streams, or traversing swamps. IMHO, and for the most part, your spare batts should be kept in a waterproof enclosure which is easy to access when need arises. YMMV. |
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Quoted: IMHO, and for the most part, your spare batts should be kept in a waterproof enclosure which is easy to access when need arises. YMMV. You mean like a ammo can? Thats my bulk "storage". Currently they are loose, but Ive been looking for organization, which these boxes offer, where as the ammo can will offer the protection. |
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You mean like a ammo can? Thats my bulk "storage". Currently they are loose, but Ive been looking for organization, which these boxes offer, where as the ammo can will offer the protection. One problem with storing them loose is that if any one of them leaks, it can ruin a lot of other batteries in the same container. However, if they're stored in small, waterproof packages (i.e., 4-6 batteries per package) instead, you can be pretty sure that the damage from one "leaker" won't extend beyond the other 3-5 batteries in the same package. |
| I use Maxpedition Volta Cases. Except in my radio bag, I never keep the batteries in the pouch, which frees the pouch up to store other odds and ends. |
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Well I just received the battery cases. I am very pleased with the construction. They are water resistant but not water proof which is what I expected.
. I also just put together an EDC, which is completely different than my BOB. I originally bought a Maxpedition Jumbo Versiback. This pack was too small for my needs so I bought a Maxpedition Mongo. This pack works great. They only problem is organization. I am older and I forget where things are. They battery packs help organize my electronic pocket. I have also have been reading about cr123 exploding due to different charges and makes of batteries. This organization,at least for me works. Packs are in Ziplocs so now I am water tight. I am very pleased with the overall set up. This isn't for everyone, but it works for me. My offer to the community that has blessed me me with very much knowledge. Thank you. |
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I use Maxpedition Volta Cases. Except in my radio bag, I never keep the batteries in the pouch, which frees the pouch up to store other odds and ends. The cases that come with this are marked www.pccardpkg.com. They don't sell them on their site, but they have a link to the In Any Case website the op posted. I like these for their size, being able to attatch two of them together, and they hold 3 types of batteries. |
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