Re: Countycomm\'s \"Super Tough LED Lights\"
I've got all three - both of CC's and Kevin's. I gave away quite a few of the CC lights last year and this year. Three people that I gave them to last year told me that the CC w/switch broke at the "plastic holder" which is the weak spot on them.
This was my first year for the "tough" lights and I think that they're excellent. My only complaint is that the keyring and swivel are attached with jump rings and I don't feel that they're secure enough so I replaced the assembly with 1/2 inch split rings. The squeeze mechanism on these lights is excellent - it's similar to a rocker switch - just push the front of the switch.
Some people that I give these to need something that's unbreakable and I feel that some are better served with push on only switches or they'd use up the cells in very short order. I also used these lights as gifts for some of the kids as zipper pulls on their jackets.
I received Kevin's (Photon II clones) just after Xmas and have given 4-5 of them away so far. They are excellent, too, but there are some who would have difficulty operating the small switch for constant on. They are probably MY favorite so far, but I try to give these lights away and match which of the cheapie lights will best serve each individual, so I'll probably continue with all three as long as they're available.
Short, direct answer to your question is the CC tough lights are an excellent buy. In fact, when they were first offered, they were 15 for $20 and now they're 20 for $20.