battery storage

[dieselman]

Recently picked up a 10 pack of on-sale surefire cr123a batteries online and they were sent to me in a ziploc style bag that I just tossed into my patrol duty bag. Are they going to be okay just loosely floating around in the bag or should I seek an alternate storage method?

 

[Lodogg2221]

I would seek an alternate method. Its rare, but loose lithium batterys can have issues under the right conditions.
Surefire makes a spares carrier, as do many other companies.
UltraFire Battery Case Holds: 4 x CR123A or 2 x 18650
Pelican 1010 Watertight Case + Pre-Cut CR123A Foam Insert (Holds 12)

 

[AF Gunner]

I would not store them loose either. I have and use battery caddies. Preparedness Gear :: Batteries & Battery Caddies :: Save At Least 20% On AA And CR123A Battery/Battery Caddy Combo Packages - GG&G Tactical Rifle Accessories - Military & Assault Rifle Parts For Sale
I have also used some 100MPH tape and taped them together in a bundle so the ends don't come into contact with each other.

 

[Lodogg2221]

Thanks AF Gunner....more stuff to buy!

Those are pretty cool though. Never hurts to have somthing to hold spares, especially considering in my case I have 3 differnt bags for different purposes that I carry batteries in. And they will take up less space than my Surefire spares carrier. No need for an extra bulb with LEDs.

 

[AF Gunner]

No problem. I really like them. They are also on Amazon if you would rather shop there.

 

[theledwarehouse]

The problem with keeping them loose is that the contacts of the batteries can tough one another... Can cause heat, and battery drain. So some type of holder (we stock the Surefire spares carrier) is nice. But you can always tape them together so the contacts dont touch.