Budget
Varta Longlife Power AA/AAA
Alkaline, up to 10-yr storage
≈ €10–12 per pack AA/AAA
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA/AAA
≈ €18–22 per 8
On 10 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, NL, FR, DK, FI, CZ, FEMA, ARC, SE, DELithium AA and AAA: up to 20 years in storage, work in extreme cold, leak-resistant.
- Key specs
- Up to 20-yr storage, works in extreme cold, leak-resistant.
- Power
- AA/AAA
- Why we picked it
- Best for long-term storage and winter.
- Trade-offs
- Expensive.
- Brand
- USA (Energizer)
- Where to buy
- Amazon
Part of L1: 72-hour emergency kit.
Some links are affiliate links. No sponsored placements. Prices are approximate. Reviewed 19 October 2026.
Other options for spare batteries
Mid
Duracell Plus AA/AAA
Alkaline, up to 10-yr storage
≈ €12–15 AA/AAA
Buy at Amazon affiliate link