randomheroj 16 Report post Posted November 16, 2014 Does anyone have any life hacks on how to keep your batteries from dying in the cold other then buying the solar panel charger? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroutHunter 39 Report post Posted November 16, 2014 You could try switching to lithium ion batteries Quote ** People often ask me why I like hunting and fishing so much... I tell them that those are the only places where my mind doesn't think.... You should really try it sometime! ** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Beamer Report post Posted November 17, 2014 External battery pack Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishingfinn 42 Report post Posted November 17, 2014 External battery pack is the way to go. From my experience Lithium Ion batteries don't do well with the cold. I've been using regular duracells so far, and no problems with the temps we've been having. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaptain Kirk 34 Report post Posted November 17, 2014 I am using duracell and Ever Ready rechargeable ones to, and The Duracells out last them by about a week, or so. But There is no Cost on Rechargeable ones, besides recharging them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kamhillbilly 17 Report post Posted November 18, 2014 I have mine on external battery in insulated box , never lasted more than a few days on internal batteries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Beamer Report post Posted November 18, 2014 Mine has been going since August with the 8 internal AA'S(Duracell) and the external battery pack, over 4 thousand pictures, checked it today and it said 70% battery life left even with the cold temps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randomheroj 16 Report post Posted November 18, 2014 ya i ordered an external battery pack.. thanks guys.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian 132 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 I am using duracell and Ever Ready rechargeable ones to, and The Duracells out last them by about a week, or so. But There is no Cost on Rechargeable ones, besides recharging them. The trouble with rechargeables is that they are not available in 1.5 volt. Only 1.2 volt. If, for example, your unit needs 8 batteries (any size), that is 8 x 1.5 volts equals 12 volts. With rechargables, it is 8 x 1.2 volts equals 9.6 volts. Even with newly charged rechargables, you are already substantialy lower in power than standard batteries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
