[NovemberWhiskey]

The amount of batteries soldiers need to carry is ridiculous; a 72 hour patrol load out includes up to 25 lbs of batteries already!

[jleahy]

Yes but there are no convenient charging points, if the battery runs out then you need to replace it, not charge it. All the more reason to throw used batteries away (they’re cheap and it’s less to carry).

[herewulf]

Military radio batteries are typically rechargable and they are heavy.