I'm a former headlamp guy that's moved over to flashlights for their better efficiency, durability, UIs, and of course, EDC portability (the only good light is the one you have with you). However, I often need my hands while I'm using my light and I was just wondering what creative ideas you guys have come up with to use a cylindrical flashlight hands-free, or somewhat close to it, without excessively bulky single purpose implements that are difficult to EDC, and are good for either short or long-term use.
Some of the more common techniques I'm aware of are:
- Ceiling bounce
- Armpit hold
- Clip to a baseball cap
- Hold in mouth
I just found a new favorite hand hold which is a weak-hand, cigar-hold between the ring finger and pinky. This frees up my three primary fingers for holding/doing other things.
BTW, I'm big fan of the Zebralight H series and know the hands-free versatility of their right-angle heads, and also have read the ZL Mod thread. However, I also like traditional cylindrical lights and am looking for ideas to use them in a similar fashion.
So, anyone got any other good ideas?
Thanks for your input.
Some of the more common techniques I'm aware of are:
- Ceiling bounce
- Armpit hold
- Clip to a baseball cap
- Hold in mouth
I just found a new favorite hand hold which is a weak-hand, cigar-hold between the ring finger and pinky. This frees up my three primary fingers for holding/doing other things.
BTW, I'm big fan of the Zebralight H series and know the hands-free versatility of their right-angle heads, and also have read the ZL Mod thread. However, I also like traditional cylindrical lights and am looking for ideas to use them in a similar fashion.
So, anyone got any other good ideas?
Thanks for your input.