I have been trying to locate some type of closed storage containers for D and C cell batteries. There are numerous "boxes with lids" available for AA, AAA, etc., that we all have in our kits, but D and C cell batteries tend to be a problem storing in a kit, at home, or in the car. The only containers I can locate via Google are open style, hold it in with a spring, type storage. There has got to be something else out there or something that someone uses, maybe self made, that needs discovering. They definitely need to be contained because they like to roll. I thought about some PVC piping but have not had the opportunity to see if they would fit, and then there is still the problem of pluses and minuses touching each other. Maybe a side to side closed storage would be much better protection not only for the battery but because of the possible leakage issue.

When I ramble it just says I need HELP with an issue!



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I thought I had some plastic battery cases bookmarked but unless I overlooked the bookmark, this is the closest I came to finding what I was looking for:

http://www.otterbox.com/category.cfm?Category=33

I'll keep looking. These are a bit pricey and are not specific to batteries but would make nice survival kits in general.

I don't know what you have in mind, or how many you plan to store but you could consider a Pelican 1030



That image is from a seller Dmartin15 on eBay and he sells them for under $14.

If you need to store a bunch, I'd just look into getting a tupperware container that's just tall enough to hold them.

You could also try here. They might have something that would come close to fitting. They even have a handly little selection tool that lets you put in the desired LxWxD and it spits out part numbers and pictures.

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Gator beat me to it. That is the company.

I keep some AAA's (alkaline) in a toothbrush holder (holds 8 of them), with a small piece of cardboard between the rows to avoid contact. Since it has a small hole in the end, i'm hoping no vapors collect. In selecting all my devices (lights, radios, steripen, etc), I have been successful having almost everything use AAA batteries (radio uses AA). One of my main considerations is minimizing types and sizes of batteries I need to carry, though I'll guess you don't want to consider other equipment that ues smaller batteries.. I think "C" and "D" would be a tough one. I'd look for some kind of soft case, maybe a small calculator case, camera case or stuff sack.

Michael

Readyone, behold! I found what I was looking for. They look great for battery storage but I would prefer more subdued colors! <img src="/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

http://www.inanycase.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?

Be sure and click on "View more battery packs" at the bottom of the page. There are several inexpensive ones on that page.

Here's inexpensive plastic cases, designed to hold 8 C or D batteries each, though not as "bulletproof" as the Otters and Pelicans.

InAnyCase.com

Added edit: Sorry for duplicate info; Boone slid in a minute before my post.

Sorry Dan. Didn't mean to SCOOP you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

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I must be missing something. Hopefully someone will clue me in. Does everything really need to be that containerized?

At home, the original container (potentially including useful data re lot no., etc.).

In the vehicle or bags, I just use Ziplocs. They adequately contain the batteries as well as any possible leakage for my purposes). If fixing their location is important, wouldn't rubber bands do the job. This approach uses general container while minimizing bulk and weight. I haven't needed to provide extra protection. Also my kit is packed tight enough that things don't move very much.

Let me know what I'm overlooking,

John