Source for Budget Light Holsters?

[The Burgh]

I am starting to accumulate a few budget lights which do not come with accessories (box, rings, lanyard, holster).

Holsters seem to be a great way to carry, but also seem useful in storing the lights, protecting them from scratches, bumps & bruises. I have been unable to find a souce. Even more interesting is the variable size of the lights which lack accessories.

Can anyone share a good source for mail-order holsters (other than the manufacturer's site, of which there are none).

Thanks for the help!

 

[Aahhyes68]

I ordered a set of 5 of these holsters and I really like them. I can fit most of my 2 x AA lights in them and also my wider 18650/2xcr123 lights as well. I am
going to order another 5 when I get around to it. They sell them in black even cheaper. I'll keep an eye on this thread for other ideas too. :)

#200856663023 on Ebay.



(On a side note, I found these lanyards that are really nice and inexpensive. I am not affiliated with either seller...lol... # 350655477425 on Ebay.)

 

[Norm]

Check out the solarForce holsters, I have quite a few that fit my 18650 lights well.

Norm

 

[ven]

I have ordered jetbeam holsters in past,nicely made and quite cheap(dont feel cheap) at around £4.
3 sizes so need to know size you want,this one is my last and medium size

Lanyards have a look under paracord lanyard(there is a thread on here what peeps have made)i have been lazy and bought a few,but cheap enough at £2

 

[The Burgh]

Found Solarforce L2 Flashlight Holster @ Lighthound (in Texas) for $4.99 + S/H. The L2, depending on the type of bezel and tailcap, is ~ 5.75 inches. So it appears that this holster will do well for most of my 18650 (single cell) budget torches.

Bought 4.

Also found 2 different holsters on Amazon. One UltraFire and one Deluxe, but their cost + S/H didn't interest me.

 

[ChrispyCritter]

Lanyard is easy if you have a place to tie it to. Just go down to the "dollar" or any store and find a decent shoelace..tie and cut it to length..make sure to "burn" the cut ends of the lace a little so it melts together so it won't get frayed ;)

This is what I did it looks decent and works perfect. Cost me like $1.50 for 2 laces and 1 lace did 2 lights..might be enough for 3 each lace. You probably also could get a clip to tie the shoelace to if you wanted a clip on lanyard. I might post pics of my light/lanyard so you can see :)

 

[Norm]

Lanyard is easy if you have a place to tie it to. Just go down to the "dollar" or any store and find a decent shoelace..tie and cut it to length..make sure to "burn" the cut ends of the lace a little so it melts together so it won't get frayed ;)

Great idea for people on a shoe string budget :poke:

Norm

 

[ChrispyCritter]

Great idea for people on a shoe string budget :poke:

Norm

LMAO..I was really looking for an inexpensive lanyard the shoelace was supposed to be a temp thing..once I put it on it looks/works good so I think I'm just keeping it..probably would use it now even if I had a good budget.

BTW here's a quick pic..sorry for the quality my phone is inexpensive too lol. These lights with 2 batteries charger and my $1.50 lanyard cost me like $24. Also you could eliminate the knot at the end of lace but it didn't bother me :)

 

[The Burgh]

I DID find a central source for holsters of varying sizes: CNQualityGoods (online).

I just ordered 4 holsters (inexpensive) to test the quality and sizing, so can't vouch for shipping speed nor the holsters themselves.

We shall see...

 

[GregY]

Check out the solarForce holsters, I have quite a few that fit my 18650 lights well.

Norm

They have a few different ones available. I went with the FH-6 for my L2P. It's this one. http://www.solarforceflashlight-sales.com/product_detail.php?t=FA&s=21&id=220 I like it a lot.

 

[The Burgh]

Just a followup to my above thread about ordering budget holsters from CNQualityGoods (online).

They are perfect for my uses and expectations! Arrived in 18 days.

Just be careful to study their offerings for sizing. I did and they all fit perfectly.