Best 5v and 12v batteries good for high capacity and low cost?

12V sealed lead acid battery, and my old favourite, a car USB charger adaptor. Can't beat 'em.

I have 3 17Ah SLA batteries rescued from an old defunct UPS that I use for all sorts of things. Simple to charge (just use a car charger). Not too big, but quite heavy all the same. Much smaller than a car battery.