I have no complaint about the performance of 123's or their package - but just compare the cost of 100 in storage 10 years to 100 AA's, or the use of 10 years of Nimh's or their potention replacements, Lithium-ion. Recharging AA's is dirt cheap.
Excusing even Walmart's best price, last I checked $8.53 a pair, buying bulk at say, $1.25 each, you could buy a nice light or blade and be well tired of it before using up half of your batts in storage.
Having a few 123's in a BOB or kit stashed is great, but lot's of us can't tie up $125 just to sit around. I'd rather put that toward a Buck Mayo TNT or BM710.
So for the cash flow conscious, or who see their lifestyle changing in five years with a growing family, I recommend getting hardware while you can and not escalating your equipment overhead - especially when no loss in performance or prestige is involved.
Excusing even Walmart's best price, last I checked $8.53 a pair, buying bulk at say, $1.25 each, you could buy a nice light or blade and be well tired of it before using up half of your batts in storage.
Having a few 123's in a BOB or kit stashed is great, but lot's of us can't tie up $125 just to sit around. I'd rather put that toward a Buck Mayo TNT or BM710.
So for the cash flow conscious, or who see their lifestyle changing in five years with a growing family, I recommend getting hardware while you can and not escalating your equipment overhead - especially when no loss in performance or prestige is involved.
