If you haven't switched to lithium batteries yet, you should consider it

[fwafwow]

As someone who just got totally roasted in AR15 for a newby post (and called BATFE and libtard troll), I am trying to be more forgiving of posts, especially by newer folks, or those with a strong opinion and catch title. . Now I’ve got a topic to research and like that maybe you can mix up what you carry.

 

[N2TRKYS]

They don’t last any longer in my experience and are way more expensive. I quickly went back to the copper tops.

 

[LASTINLINE]

lately ive been using the blue color alkaline Anker batteries off amazon. there supposed to not leak. that said i never trust my expensive stuff with regular batteries.sometimes prices are good with those bricks of ever/ whatevers from the big box stores but in the end should be called leak masters.

 

[NYyotekiller]

Since switching from Lithium’s to low discharge rechargeable batteries like Sanyo Eneloops in my game cameras I’ve saved a small fortune. I highly recommend switching to anyone that runs more than a dozen cameras. Your wallet will thank you.

 

[doverpack12]

I originally switched from Alkaline to lithium around 2011 timeframe. Spent thousands on them until two years ago when I switched everything over to rechargeable. Haven’t spent a penny since then. Have a 5200 mAh battery pack I carry on day trips and another 10,000 mAh I can add for longer trips. GPS (if I use it), phone, headlamp, inReach all use the same rechargeable if I run out in the field, and they recharge from a standard outlet anywhere. 2 way radio is the only item I haven’t switched over because I don’t use it that often and 4 AAA last a couple years. Never seen lithium’s at Costco but I will look now for trail cameras. Batteries leaking alone is worth the cost on those.

 

[fwafwow]

Last night I dug into my battery ziplock and found one leaking battery that could have easily been in a device. I think I'm changing for this reason alone too. Before this, I didn't realize how many battery types can be recharged. Next research project....

 

[Kimber7man]

I think my favorite Lithium is the Sirius XM channel...

 

[Beendare]

I did my own test with flashlights and it jibes with the video posted on page one by Project Farm on YouTube....excellent advice.

Yeah, lithiums last longer....but they are very expensive.

I wanted rechargeables...and those silver Amazon batteries are very good....and they don't leak wrecking your stuff.

The only downside I've found is some will leak a little bit during storage...losing 3-5% of energy if they sit for awhile.

Not all lose energy; the 18650 batteries from Fenix don't lose energy like some others....I can go 2 weeks morning and night with one 18650 on a hunt in my Zebra headlamp.

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[Desk Jockey]

I have had a few alkalines leak and mess up some high $$$ gear over the years. I swapped to lithium for some applications. Be careful buying batteries on amazon - lithium or otherwise - as the OP suggests. there seems to be some shithead scammers that pop up from time to time selling knockoffs.