Loose 18650 in a jacket pocket — wrap is nicked, toss it? (2)

Came from disposables, so removable batteries are new to me. I had a spare 18650 in my coat pocket next to keys. Wrap has a small scrape near the wrap overlap, metal is not showing but it is close.

ECF-style advice I have read: no loose cells in a pocket, use a plastic case, and if the wrap is compromised you rewrap or retire the cell. I do not have wrap tape at home.

This is a regulated mod, not a mech. I am not trying to be a hero with damaged wraps. If the honest answer is "bin it and buy a case," that is what I will do.

Also curious how you all store spares in a bag without them rolling into coins.

Running a tight MTL draw around 11–12W on a built-in pod. (batch ref 3417BE)