[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by ApS

A few pointers with batteries:

1) When carried, avoid having a lead-acid (standard auto battery) contact your good clothing.

2) Don't allow metal jewelry to touch the battery as it's being carried.

3) Battery-carriers which clamp on the terminals "carry" a risk to the battery, as the terminals can become separated (internally) from the plates.
(A "good" charge may be measured, but a significant draw will fail).

Question for small electric trollers:

What 12V battery is best for extended deep discharge use?

A DEEPcycle battery of course!