Remote wireless applications typically utilize some form of lithium battery because lithium-based chemistries offer the highest potential, energy density and capacity of any competing battery technology. Designing a battery holder for a remote wireless application often is complex and requires the consideration of design restrictions related to size, weight, power and environmental performance as well as cost factors. For example, if a wireless device is intended for use in the arctic, then the entire power management system must be designed to be highly robust and able to endure extreme temperature cycles, humidity, expansion/contraction and freeze/thaw cycles. Often, products designed for outdoor use require enhanced corrosion-resistance, so gold-plated battery contacts should be utilized instead of less costly tin/silver- or nickel-plated contacts, which may be sufficient in less harsh environments.