Rechargeable batteries and solar panel recommendations

[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.