Rechargeable batteries

I'm not sure if someone made this in this year, but I am gonna ask enyway...

I was and still is looking for good quality batteries for small epquiments like lamps etc. and also for solar power too but too many choices So which ones to choose and why?

 

I get the energizer rechargeable batteries.
When those don't work well in a certain application I use primary cell lithium batteries.

 

Eneloop batteries are what we use in our house and they have been a great investment. I have bought/wasted money on being frugal with solar recharging stuff. After many fails, buy quality. Best set up I have seen is @Yard Dart's in this post.
Portable Communications Kit Goal Zero seems to be quality that lasts.

 

I am looking into getting a kit set up like the one @Yard Dart posted as well. The AA rechargeables batteries that I am considering are the Panasonic BK-3MCCA12FA eneloop AA.

 

I use eneloops for AA and AAA, and 18650 rechargeables.

 

Goal Zero is having a holiday sale. Some products are now 40% off. Holiday Gifts on Sale/Goal Zero

 

Was eyeing out the Nomad 7 to throw in a pack. I have no experience with Goal Zero. Anyone have one?

 

Do you use C or D sized batteries? And which mAh size?

 

AA , 14500,s ans 18650s here