Batteries
Batteries Recommendations
Batteries are part of the system. Standardize where possible and store spares correctly.
Primary
Standard batteries you rely on most.
- Primary Batteries Pick #1 (AA/AAA Set)
- Primary Batteries Pick #2 (Storage Case)
- Primary Batteries Pick #3 (Recharge Option)
- What to look for: common formats, safe storage, predictable performance.
Alternate
Backup spares stored separately.
- Alternate Batteries Pick #1 (Extra Set)
- Alternate Batteries Pick #2 (Cold-weather Cells)
- Alternate Batteries Pick #3 (Charger)
- What to look for: sealed storage, rotation plan, cold performance.
Contingency
Extra spares for extended time.
- Contingency Batteries Pick #1 (Higher Capacity Reserve)
- Contingency Batteries Pick #2 (Mixed-size Kit)
- Contingency Batteries Pick #3 (Waterproof Storage)
- What to look for: capacity vs weight, safe transport.
Emergency
Batteries for rescue-critical gear.
- Emergency Batteries Pick #1 (Long-shelf-life Cells)
- Emergency Batteries Pick #2 (Fail-safe Light Cells)
- Emergency Batteries Pick #3 (Minimal Charger)
- What to look for: reliability in cold, protected storage.