Thanks so much for asking, and for the GAW opportunity!
I was turned on to the Molicel P26A a few years ago, for 18650 high-power flashlights, and it has been my favorite since. I use them primarily in my Emisar and Fireflies flashlights.
I have different favorites depending on battery size.
My favorite for in AA is the tenavolt 1.5V lithium rechargeables. In 18650 my favorite is Sanyo NCR18650GA, good balance of high discharge and capacity,
I’m relatively new to the scene. Started out with 18650 in a couple of multi-cell lights….now have a 21700 Fireflies E12R coming on the slow boat from China, with some Samsung 40T. Seems 21700 is a sweet spot for size vs. power, will see.
The addiction is starting…have a feeling gonna need all the sizes!
No specific battery brand, but the 18650 batteries. Lights designed around it are just thin enough for me to edc pretty easily while having an big edge up vs smaller sizes for my needed runtime/brightness.
I don’t have any serious need for power besides walking the dog at night or otherwise 21700 on paper is such a good size vs capacity balance.
Edit: Finally got my hands on an external charger after partner got me a light without built in charging haha. For my casual use case, I bought some Sanyo NCR18650GA. Also picked up some Vapcell h10 which are a very nice balance imo for 14500 of discharge and capacity.
Thanks for the giveaway and for the wonderful service you all provide.
Sentimental favorite: Sony VTC6. I have one that has been going strong for about 7 years and is in a convoy m1.
Performance favorite: Molicel p42a. I have several in a few different lights.
I am really enjoying this thread. It is interesting to see everyone’s favorite battery. Mine is the keeppower 26650 5500mah.I have one in my d4sv2. The battery lasts a long time. Thanks Jimo
What a coincidence, just messaged the store about 26800 cells. Your store is always my first choice. Samsung 30Q in my fav EDC 18650 the Brinyte E18. Thanks for the GAW.