Interesting.  I've been trying to get an attachment kit for the Energizer light and no joy.  Any suggestions?

Might as well look at the V1 instead. Also the SF helmet light is worth revisiting with the new mount...  more or less the same interface as what the hardcase uses except the rotation isnt 360 degrees.

Currently know of an Energizer light available for about $30, but without any sort of mounting devices.  Awaiting an email from a vendor who might be able to get a full mounting kit from mfr.

That would be sweet.

Otherwise, I'll stick with the Surefire I bought for $30 from same surplus store with helmet mount and PALS/vest mount.  Bought the 360deg helmet mount on ebay for almost what I paid for the whole light rig.

I must say that the Sidewinder looks interesting because of the various mounting options, and because it will run on either AAA or CR123.,

I have had no luck--so far-- in obtaining a mounting kit for the Energizer Hard Case helmet light (blue aux LED) that I bought from local surplus store for $30, without any mounts.

After doing a little research, I found this kit, which has everything in the way of attachments:http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Hardcase-Tactical-Lighting-Secondary/dp/B0051O23Q4/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A3RXVZTIJAJXD7.  The aux LED on this one is red, so I have both types.

The write-up in the ad lists all the components, but a couple of notes about some unlisted things:

1) The pouch was a Coyote Brown Tactical Tailor Multipurpose Pouch: http://www.tacticaltailor.com/multipurposepouch.aspx, and it came with appropriate MALICE clips.  You can see the black TT tag in one of the pix, if you look closely.

2) Included, and mentioned in the ad copy were six (6) Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries, expiration date 03/2025.

3) A head strap, with  360 deg rotating mount was also included.

For $150 shipped, I'm quite satisfied.  I have two helmet lights, and one hand-held for $180 all-up.  I also like the fact that all the lights use easy to obtain AA batts.  I've standardized on such, and have lots of rechargeable batts.   The included mounts plus headband cover almost all the bases, and appear well-made and most unlikely to inadvertently detach.

Energizer used to offer an ARC rail mount for this light, but it is unobtainable right now.  However, the kit above has a Picatinny mount for the light.  Using this unit as an interface:http://tnvc.com/shop/ops-core-picatinny-adapter/, the Energizer light+Energizer Picatinny mount  assembly ought to attach to an ARC rail.

Those that get the Energizer light, and also get the MOLLE/PALS mount should find that this mount, semi-permanently mounted on an adjustable elastic head band, will serve to anchor the light on same, and can be removed if desired.

Some elastic, appropriately-sized tri-glide buckle, and a loop should do the trick.  Add a "pocket" for the MOLLE/PALS mount to anchor to onto the elastic head band, and you should be GTG.  The minimal amount of sewing required allows hand sewing of the components.


I'll file the warranty info, and see if Energizer sends me another headstrap, as they say they will do.

ETA: Not so easy to do.  I have e-mails out to a few interested parties, and we'll see what happens.
ETA 2:  Remapp e-mailed me in response to my e-mail to them asking to buy a helmet rail mount, and they sent me one, free.

Multiple e-mails into any and all former sources of Energizer Hard Case Tactical light mfrs and vendors have drawn zero response, except from Energizer Corp, who promises to honor their warranty if the light should fail.  They promise to replace the light with the same unit (if available), or an equivalent in value.

So, get 'em while they last.  IMHO, the kit deal, linked above, with all the mounts except the (possibly not needed) ARC mount might be the way to go.  YMMV.  I'm happy with the way things worked out for me.