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Planeta Activo - Backpacks

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Considering what kind of backpack to take in any outdoor excursion is important, but equal consideration should be given to what actually goes inside it, including the batteries that we need for our navigation equipment, cameras, torch lights, etc.

a battery does not seem important: most campers and trekkers take these for granted and think that purchasing a pack at the local supermarket would be enough for them. Maybe, they are enough, but that does not mean that such is the best or more efficient solution. For reasons related to efficiency and environmental conservation, batteries should be considered a little more carefully.

Today, the most common AA and AAA rechargeable batteries are those known as NiMh or Nickel Metal Hydride batteries, available in various charge power ranges (1600mAh, 2100mAh, 2300mAh, 2500mAh, etc.); the biggest this number, the more energy that these batteries will pack and the longer they will last. These batteries are commonly in use with electronic devices which are small but have a high rate of consumption, like digital cameras, music players GPS receivers, etc.

It is important to consider that these rechargeable batteries can be used about a thousand times; when you compare this with your regular alkaline batteries that are not rechargeable, it is easy to see that just by using reloadable ones we may contribute seriously to the improvement of our environment. Plus, the batteries cost all almost the same, so even if we consider the cost-effectiveness side of the issue, it makes far more sense to use rechargeable than alkaline batteries.

Besides, rechargeable batteries can be reloaded to a small extent by placing them near sunlight; by warming them up you can extract a little more energy from apparently dry batteries. This may be crucial in the midst of a survival situation.