Kel-Tec CL-42 Tactical Light

Kel-Tec CL-42 Tactical Light (MSRP $80) – @shortnbusty

This little light of mine… well I must say the selling point of this item is size and weight. It’s only 4″ long and 2.6 oz. Yet with 2 CR123’s on board it puts out an amazing 420 lumens. The light uses the same components found in the new CL-43 with only slightly less run time. Amazing brightness in a small package that has earned a daily carry slot next to my spare mags. I’ve carried this light EDC for over a year now. It puts out astounding brightness and is quite the asset. The included pocket clip is a big help. The down side is the exposed rear switch. The CL-42 can easily be activated unintentionally in the pocket. This causes two problems; the wear on the batteries that leads to a dead flashlight when you need one and more importantly you may give yourself a hot foot. The light heats up to the point of being a fire hazard in your cargo pocket.