If you are on the way to the trailhead and need batteries, you might want to look them over really closely.
I got a 4 pack of AAA duracell batteries 4 months ago from a gas station on 9 between Tivoli and Rhinecliff because I forgot to load up my shot gun microphone before I left home. I looked at the package to make sure they were fresh..shelf life was good until 2014.
So the other day I was inspecting the mic, and found a battery had leaked inside the chamber...I was going to kick myself for leaving the power switch on but it was off... I cleaned the mess out and went to replace the battery from the package I bought.
The remaining, unused batteries had leaked a white gel into the plastic tray of the package. I thought that was kind of unusual, because they were stored on a shelf in a cool basement.
So I looked at the back of the package, and every address and phone number is on the Australian continent. Now either Proctor and Gamble has a massive quality problem, or these are fakes.
Bottom line--- be careful when you get your batteries on the road....they might not last as long as you expect or they may damage your equipment.
For more info-
http://www.google.com/search?q=counterfeit+duracell
I got a 4 pack of AAA duracell batteries 4 months ago from a gas station on 9 between Tivoli and Rhinecliff because I forgot to load up my shot gun microphone before I left home. I looked at the package to make sure they were fresh..shelf life was good until 2014.
So the other day I was inspecting the mic, and found a battery had leaked inside the chamber...I was going to kick myself for leaving the power switch on but it was off... I cleaned the mess out and went to replace the battery from the package I bought.
The remaining, unused batteries had leaked a white gel into the plastic tray of the package. I thought that was kind of unusual, because they were stored on a shelf in a cool basement.
So I looked at the back of the package, and every address and phone number is on the Australian continent. Now either Proctor and Gamble has a massive quality problem, or these are fakes.
Bottom line--- be careful when you get your batteries on the road....they might not last as long as you expect or they may damage your equipment.
For more info-
http://www.google.com/search?q=counterfeit+duracell
