Best batteries for a trail camera in cold weather

[firehawk1]

My old Moltrie camera had a rechargeable 6 volt battery in it, my new one uses 4 C-batteries. Which type of C batteries work/function best in cold weather? I know alkaline batteries loose power MUCH faster in cold temps. Would lithium one's work better? Do they even make lithium C batteries? I can't say I've ever seen them though.

My new camera is infared so I suppose it dosen't use as much power to light up the LED's compared to the strobe flash in my Moltrie.

 

[buckhunterbb]

Yes, lithium would be better. Panasonic makes some. Google search.

 

[selinoid44]

My moultrie uses 6 D cells. I use Duracell batteries and they lasted me 6 months. That was from December to june.

 

[SINK]

Lithium is definatly the way to go. NiCads would probably be ok as well. These will definatly cost you more though.

 

[djl02]

Mine has a plugin for solar panels. I have a gig memory card and have left it out for about a month in Jan and had no problems with batteries. Got 2 of them off ebay for 8 dollars a piece. Works with 6v or DD batteries. Otherwise try the Lithiums they should hold up better than alkallide batteries. I have used the same batteries for 3 years now with the solar recharger. Something to consider. Bits the first time ,but worth it in the long run. Use one on my feeder too.

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