I have some batteries that prove that statement wrong, as well as finding a guy in the UK that rebuilds bad Bosch BMSs. He found that one of the chips is underrated and burns out.

But of course they are quality batteries.

Taking a battery out for travel sounds like a good idea for an Aussie. They get a little bit of sunshine in that part of the world. Topeak recently came out with a foam battery box. That might be a good fit for the OP.

-SP