Rechargeable batteries and solar panel recommendations

[jerrymrc]

For chargers this http://www.amazon.com/AccuPower-AP20.../dp/B000NPE59E

Or this. http://www.amazon.com/Accupower-Accu...3651304&sr=1-2

And then you are going to need something like this; http://www.amazon.com/Sunforce-50032...=pd_sim_auto_5

I have reduced my rechargeable's to AAA, AA and use a "D" cell adapter for items that need it. The little solar chargers that cost about $25 will work but are painfully slow. The above chargers run on 12v as well as 110.

You could also build your own solar panel for less. Take a look here;http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showth...ighlight=solar

This should get ya started. The Nomad 7M looks good along with the battery pack. I think recharge time may be a little more than 1.5 hr. As far as batteries go I like the duracell ones. I can tell you to stay away from the HF ones. I tried them and the life is disappointing.

[butnewa]

Thanks for the input...I will check those out.

I tried to limit myself to AA and AAA only but seems like every flashlight I like uses the CR123's.

What are HF batteries?

[jerrymrc]

Thanks for the input...I will check those out.

I tried to limit myself to AA and AAA only but seems like every flashlight I like uses the CR123's.

What are HF batteries?

Harbor Freight.

[2ndChildhood]

A few years ago they came out with the low-discharge formulation of NIMH batteries and they are a huge improvement over traditional NIMH's and of course NiCads.
The dang things will keep their charge for months on the shelf and I have ones that are 3 years old and still take a charge just fine.
These are available in AA, AAA and C for sure, maybe other sizes too.

Two brands I have used are Sanyo Eneloop and Maha Imedion.
Try http://www.thomasdistributing.com/

[Yota]

I've had good luck with the Eneloops as well, AA. GPS and camera mainly.

[Busta Prima]

+1 on the Eneloops. The Duracell precharged are rebadged Eneloops but I recommend buying the ones with the WHITE tops only. The White tops are made in Japan and are definitely made by Sanyo. The black top ones are not as good and I'm not sure who makes those but they are made in China.