Adding Pocket Clips to AAA lights

[LightNub]

Hi everybody,

I'm sure you will pick up right off the bat that I don't know much about lights. However I'm searching for a good one, and I prefer the 2*AAA shape for my carry method. However, as I search for a light, I keep running into the problem that many of the lights of this size that seem to fit my needs in every other regard, do not have pocket clips. The pocket clip is very important to me.

So my question is, is there a method of adding pocket clips to lights of this size that works generally? Like some sort of generic clip that clamps into standard lanyard holes or can be squeezed down to clip onto lights within a certain range of sizes?

Thanks for the help.

 

[Mattaus]

I'm looking for a pocket clip for an 18650 light I'm modifying at the moment and I'm fast learning that they generally are only available (in the style you have mentioned) for the smaller EDC type lights (MacCustoms Tri-EDC, McGizmo etc). Here are some I found that might suit your light but unfortunately not mine. I may end up making my own (or getting someone else to d it for me) as they are not long enough.

http://www.oveready.com/peak-led-flashlights/peak-logan-stainless-steel-pocket-clip/prod_193.html

http://www.oveready.com/hds/ra-flashlights/z58/z59/hds-stainless-steel-pocket-clip/prod_112.html

http://www.batteryjunction.com/nitecore-ex10-clip.html

http://www.batteryjunction.com/fenix-fx-pc.html

http://www.batteryjunction.com/clip-olight-t20m-t.html

There was one more than was a cheap knock off of McGizmo's Ti clip but I can't find it. Of course there is also the original McGizmo Ti clip.

Hope some of that helps!

 

[jorgen]

OP, have you looked at the Preon 2? I think it meets your specs.
http://www.4sevens.com/index.php?cPath=297_332

I have heard the Nitecore D11 clip described as a McGizmo knockoff.
http://www.lightjunction.com/index....226a1913d06360264d11e1f575f9&keyword=d11+clip

Getting a light with a clip already installed makes much more sense, to me, than attempting to mod a clip from a different size light.

 

[LightNub]

Thank you for the links Mattaus that is basically what I am looking for, I will have to look into whether any may be suitable to fit to the lights I am looking at.

jorgen, you are absolutely right, and thanks for the links. The Preon 2 is basically the perfect light for what I am looking for, and actually the LD05 fits pretty well too. I am however trying to find something a bit cheaper and none of the similar shaped/functioning lights I can find seem to have clips. It looks like it probably wont be feasible and Ill just have to shell out the cash (well credit in my case) if I want a light that meets my specs.

Thanks for the help, and if anybody else thinks of something or thinks of another light that might work, Ill appreciate the info.

 

[jorgen]

I am unfamiliar with with this light but the price seems right.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/tank007-e06-ssc-w42180u-ha-iii-170-lumen-led-flashlight-2-aaa-22930

 

[Lynx_Arc]

There are some cheap 2AAA ebay lights for about $2.50 that have a clip on them. I am not sure if it would work or not but if it does you buy the clip and get a free (cheap) LED light.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140493440506?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[nein166]

I'm not sure of your needs other than 2xAAA and clip but have you seen the Streamlight Stylus Pro?
http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=133
Its not as good as the Preon but its cheaper