I don't want to make some ugly mark on the outside of the lights, so what I am doing is to file N notches just inside the head of the light. This is invisible from the outside, permanent, and simple. I use a needle file from a set I have.
I find that 13 inches (12-14) of super thin para-cord makes a great lanyard. This makes a loop about 5 inches long.
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