Spicy 3D battery case comments

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Given that it’s a battery case I don’t think that a lot can be said about it but here’s my impression of it.

  1. It has a nice solid feel to it with no sharp edges or any visible flaws. The strap that holds the top to the body is the only thing that might catch in a pocket or backpack but that’s not a big deal.

  2. No problem inserting any of my protected or double wrapped batteries into it.

  3. Spicy mentioned that the cases aren’t considered waterproof but I didn’t find any water intrusion when I dumped it into bucket of water for 15 minutes, even when shaking it hard for a few minutes.

  4. I tossed the case with a battery in it down a flight of terracotta stairs several times and there was no visible damage at all. Weirdly the top unscrew itself a little each time I did this and I’m not sure why that happened.

Final thoughts
It’s definitely a solid and well made case. It’s clearly intended to be used when a battery is needed to be protected when carrying it. To be honest when I’m traveling and feel the need to carry an extra battery i just bring along another flashlight. Besides having an extra battery I also have a flashlight in case my primary light is lost or stops working. Plus I don’t have to worry about replacing the battery when it’s dark, my hands are wet, etc. Replacing a battery is usually fast and a non-event but nothing is faster than just whipping out another flashlight :hugs:

I think the case is useful for people who only want to carry a single flashlight and another battery. Those who fall into this category are probably backpackers, hikers, construction workers, etc. The case is extremely sturdy and would I feel protect the battery in it very well.

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Hey thanks for the review! I agree that a 2nd light is a great way to store extra batteries!

Interesting point about the strap getting caught on things; I wonder if there’s a way I can mitigate that.
The choice to use a strap was a bit of a compromise. It makes the design more complicated and bulky, but losing the lid would make the rest of the body pretty much useless.

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The strap caught on some keys when I had it in my pocket but that’s always going to be an issue with anything that has loops on it.

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You can use a GITD battery case as a visibility/alert sign on your backpack when walking in the dark.

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Is it safe to subject a battery to that kind of impact/force?

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Well, the battery is in a protective case. And I think there are less acceleration forces in the vicinity of your core than in a flashlight that you are moving about in your “restless” arms.

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How so, dropping a battery is going to subject it to many times more force than using a flashlight.

Just drop a metal flashlight into your hand from 4-5 ft and you will experience a lot more pain than using that light.

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Sorry, but I was not talking about dropping. I would use the battery case the same way I use lights. I’ve clipped lights to my backpack and my dog(s) for many years and I always use sturdy carabiners or snaphooks. Never had one falling off. Not even when the dog has her “mad minute” chasing ghosts in the bushes.

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Great pic :slight_smile:
My mistake, i thought you were talking about dropping.
In one if his vids @DB_Custom did wreck a battery from impact, though it was a very impactful test from a moving car.