I use the Contax with both the 2cr5's and rechargable AA's in the grip on the bottom. This combination usually is sufficient with about three days or more of use (depending on temperature, of course). I use a digital back
I purchased the digital camera battery and the cables. I just found that it wasn't used much. I took it to Iceland for a backup and really never needed it.
Nice idea but when travelling and weight is a consideration the digital camera battery usually stays at home.
Not only do you have to pack the digital camera battery, but also all the cables to the body, back and the charging cable and or adapters that you might want to use, including the car battery cable. just toooooo much stuff