Dave,

I own a Beta Light (the smaller locating model) and have just replaced it by a Photon III. I decided to do so as despite them lasting 10-15 years, they don't, for the size, give out the amount of light I would like them to.

I currently have taken it out of the kit and attached to my PSK box so that I can find it in the pitch black. It is always on. I also use it to attach the the back of my smock or hat / helmet band for walking in the dark (similar to the US ranger bands but this one is easier to take off if you don't want to be seen suddenly as none of the scrim you have tucked in the ranger band falls out!!

I currently use a US Military Personal Decontamination Pads box to carry my PSK. It is about 4.5 inches by 3.5 by 2.5 and seals waterproof without any additional tape (just had to add an extra rubber o-ring). The lid is attached by a small web strap to the base and on this strap is a hook for attaching to pretty much anything and it is here that I have attached the Beta Light. The Photon III is then the first thing on top when you pop open the lid.

It's good but the size that fits into a PSK with room left to spare does not give out enough light to do much with, or so I've found.

Cheers,
Rich