Gang, I am a libertarian / indepedent — I don’t outright ban what I don’t like, but I mean it should be a norm for all of us to recognize and reward lights using mechanical switches and/or lights with recessed switches that do not so easily activate. And I’ve had clickies that do also get clicked on in a pocket, but it’s by and large rare. So I’m saying, in anger mostly, where is all the rage? It can’t just be me noticing this.
I’m not about to give up tactical on/off and stop and lock something out and then unlock it again for mere momentary usage. A strong, stiff mechanical switch with a side switch for modes is enough to prevent most all issues.
I overreacted in my OP. I’m saying this should be outright common sense. And yes, I shouldn’t have bought it. All side switch lights I have must be programmable to go to a super-low mode to prevent this from happening again—that or I’ll get rid of the light altogether. I’ve got tons of reverse clickies with no separate mode button to get rid of anyway. Might as well start over.
I don’t know how anyone who carries any light hasn’t been cursed with this problem. Can’t believe I put up with it this long!