In this article, we shall discuss something that is somewhat very important in the world of flashlights—holsters. Now, if you have reached the point where you carry a torch daily, a holster can make your life easier and more organized—lest of course you carry a key chain light or something the size of a Maglite Solitaire. For lights that use a minimum of 2 AA batteries—stacked on top of one another—a carry holster would make sense.
A sensible option for holsters are belt clips. Most flashlights of this size come with attachable clips. However, clipped flashlights can sometimes attract unwanted scratching because it leaves the unit unprotected. A holster, on the other hand, not only makes the light attachable to a belt, it also adds maximum protection—depending of course on the quality of the holster.
Most flashlight brands make their own holsters. Most flashlights even come with their own special holster. However, if your light did not come with one, you still have a number of product and brand options to choose from. For example, SureFire alone has a complete line of holsters made from nylon, leather, and even polymer.
Before we head on to some product recommendations and features, let’s take some time to discuss the different materials commonly used in flashlight holsters. As said above, you can get products made from nylon, leather, and plastic. Personally, I am a nylon guy. I mean, nylon offers more than enough protection, is very light, and does not become too bulky. Leather and plastic, while offering over-the-top protection, is a little too much for me for everyday carry. However, they make for good pieces—especially if you are talking about fancy leather stitching, patterns, and design—can can really add to the value of your torch.
Anyway, the above are just some factors you might want to look at and consider when shopping for a holster. Now, make sure to know the size of your torch to its exact specifications in case a matching holster is not available for your unit—in which case you need to settle for a number of generic holsters.
Now, on to some products
Talking earlier about SureFire’s complete line of holsters, you can view their products from their site then check and compare prices, as well as reviews, from Amazon.com.
Click here to check prices and reviews of SureFire holsters.
Fenix, Maglite, Streamlight, Nite Ize, Nebo, and Rayovac are just some other brands that you can check out who make generic torch holsters. See the link below for some of their products.
Click here to view other generic flashlight holsters.
Sample images
Just to give you an idea, these are what flashlight holsters can look like—from the simple to the extreme.
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