Fenix L2D

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I just bought a Fenix L2D, uses a 3W Cree LED, about the size of a minimag and runs on two AA batteries. This thing is incredibly bright, and overall I'm very happy with it.

However, one issue I'm having is that the pressure required to turn the light on via the tailcap is quite low, and it seems to turn on accidentally whilst in my pocket. This doesn't seem to happen when the light is carried in its pouch, but occasionally I like to put it in my pocket. I was wondering if anyone knows of a solution to this problem eg. the availability of a tailcap protector, or some other mechanism to prevent accidental switch-ons.

Thanks,

J.
 
You should be able to twist out the tail cap just a bit and lock it out.
 
Thanks Planterz, that works nicely. Why in the hell didn't I think of that myself? (nobody needs to answer that)
 
Planterz is clearly a genius and generous with his time.

I carried this light, Fenix L2D CE, in its sheath in my right front jean pocket and not on my belt. When I reached for it once it was quite hot from having been on. Since then I lock out the clickie switch by unscrewing the tailcap a tiny bit.

A brilliant flashlight. Glad I have it.

oregon
 
Planterz, you got one of these yet?? I am thinking on it and always like to see the real thing if possible. kevin
 
I don't have any new Fenix lights. I'm tempted by their new Cree powered lights, but until they add pocket clips, I'll probably never get another. They're great lights, and unlike some other, more expensive companies (*cough*surefure*cough*), they're actually keeping up with technology. These new lights with the Cree and Seoul LEDs simply blow away all the Luxeon LEDs in brightness and efficiency, and even make most pocket sized incandescents obsolete.
 
I love my L2D CE. I stuck a pocket clip on it from my old Infinity and it works great. You could also use one of Maglite's AA clips (which are even available separately).

I agree that Fenix should release their own pocket clip for their AA lights. Given the fact that they already make one for their AAA lights, I don't see that it would be that hard for them to do.
 
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