I'm using the mechanical retracts but if the stock ones suck I have a comparable pair that do not (suck).

The wheels have been on my mind I do not want to use them so I'm going to look into getting something at least bigger so things will look more correct.

I've had plenty of success with using one battery pack with mechanical retracts myself. I use a voltwatch which works extremely well (which I had those 20 years ago) in keeping you on your toes with the battery conditions. For charging I use my Triton Jr which does a very good job I really feel much better knowing what sort of charge my batteries needed when I need to charge them.

I went to the LHS today to pick up some supplies all rung up at the counter and I reached for my wallet and I forgot it.

DOH!

Maybe I'll go back tomorrow otherwise I'll hit it at lunch Monday.