Flashlight lanyards, reels, and other accessories

[Gordo]

After having read about someone losing their Zebralight SC600 due to a poor clip I'm interested in coming up with practical ways for securing a light. I've read several threads on various mods done here and there so not to repeat anything already covered (that I found).
My plans are to utilize a split ring or lobster-claw (or locking carabiners, D-rings) with neck,wrist, and belt lanyards, and retractable key reels. The idea being to have the ability to quickly remove/change the accessory to swap between securing attachments.

Has anyone used a key-reel for securing their light and what were your impressions? Practical or not?

 

[Gordo]

Ok, for some reason or another the "Similar Threads" at the bottom of the page gave me better links than the search function. So I have the answers I'm looking for.

 

[DWood]

Gear keeper by hammerhead is good stuff.

http://www.chiefsupply.com/2935-Hammerhead-Mini-Gear-Keeper-Flashlight-Tool-Package.aspx

 

[willydigger]

I use a home made coiled paracord lanyard. It can be made as long at you need and I currently have a Streamlight Microstream connected to one. A split ring holds it to the gear and lobster hooks to a slip ring on the light.

Here is a link to the EDC thread with several pics.
http://edcforums.com/showthread.php/89250-WTS-WTT-Coiled-Paracord-Lanyards-Maxpedition-Cocoon-Black

 

[Echo63]

Get yourself some weedeater line or very heavy monofilament and try this http://edcforums.com/showthread.php...coated-curly-lanyard?highlight=Coiled+lanyard

1.6mm weedeater line seems to thin and saggy, and 2.7 seems very thick (suited ok to heavier tools, but not light flashlights) although both easily fit through the paracord.
I would reccomend a weedeater line around 2-2.3mm

I use these lanyards on my U2 when I carry it, and my Lightmeter