I am also a member of CandlePowerForums (should have been called FlashlightFreakForums). For the most part the small flashlights don't cause a problem with TSA. There will be the anecdotal story about somebody able to carry on a 5 cell maglight, while another will have a li'l mini-mag confiscated. Go figure. Over all I think I'm OK. Still I might swap the SFA2 for my $20 Cyclops for the flight. I think the Fenix will be fine.

I pack the flashlights partially as a tool to cut through smoke in an emergency, and partially as a surrogate (blankey) for my knives. I can't pack a knife, so I like to carry a bunch of "torches" to make me feel better.

TR