Rechargeable NiMH Batteries in Trailcams

[Wea300mag]

How many of you use rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride batteries in your trail cams? I just ordered a set of (12) along with a charger from Amazon. I know they last much longer than alkaline but I was curious if anyone had some real data from using them in trail cams. Along with eliminating problems with finding dead batteries after a 2 hour hike to the camera, I hope to save some $$$ in the long run. The rechargeables aren't cheap at $45 for set of (12) but I think they will pay for themselves fairly quickly.

[Alan K]

Haven't used them myself, though I'm sure you won't be disappointed in the long run like you say.  I've been getting by with 8x lithiums in my Bushnell, about $15 per camera per year in batteries.

[bullseeker]

I have thought about putting recharables in and mounting a solar charger to keep them maintained. Then just have to swap cards. Any one try that?

[CAMPMEAT]

I have the " Green  "D" Rechargeable " batteries from Radio Shack. I charge them up in my charger and they last a long time with my solar panel. They will need to be recharged on your home charger from time to time. You might get a couple weeks out of them if you have good solar exposure. I'm happy.

[nontypical176]

I got the rechargeable NIMH batteries by TENERGY off the net and they are working great.  Went 6 months in my Bushnell cam, which takes AA batteries and was still going strong, but my Cuddeback which uses D batteries was dead at about 2 months.  Even regular batteries go dead pretty quickly in my Cuddeback though.  I figure if the chargeables last 4 soaks, they will have paid for themselves.  They are sure working good in my Bushnell cam right now....I tell you what.  Good luck