Flashlight Backpack 3.0 for Leatherman ARC

July 10th 2024 Update: Flashy 3.0 is shipping. This major update can keep the LEDs active without holding the button down. We have also integrated a new custom UI and 7 Flashlight Modes to select from.

Add a Burst of Light to Your Leatherman ARC.

This super slim flashlight backpack (4mm Height) can provide up to a sustained 5 Hours at maximum brightness.

90 Degree Horizontal Spill: Perfect for checking a bag, checking a fuse, inserting keys into a lock or any task where you need some discreet, close up illumination. 

3M Backed Water Resistant Membrane Overlay: The membrane covers the gold plated button pads. The buttons are flush and the activation force is a hard press so it won't accidentally light up in your sheath or pocket. Let the membrane adhesive cure for 24 hours before subjecting flashy to damp environments. See: Pressure Sensitive Adhesives.

Front facing LED:  The front LED allows you to hold your ARC like a flashlight, with the tool open Flashy illuminates the pliers area. Hold your arc upside down for walking path illumination (gets you more ground coverage due to the large pivot screw on the arc blocking some light).

Rear facing LED: Illuminate the ground without removing the ARC from your belt. Due to occlusion, the LEDs do not directly illuminate the folding tools of the ARC.

Above: The LED will not directly light up the folding tools unless there is a nearby surface to reflect light.

Below: the "rear" LED can illuminate the ground while attached to your hip.

Batteries Included: 2 High Discharge Silver Oxide Cells Included. (Replace with Energizer 377/376 Multi Drain)

The batteries directly contact the surface of your ARC to complete the series circuit: in our tests the battery cans are the softer material so it should not scuff up your tool. Long term testing has not been done.

Screws Included: T6 / 1.5mm Hex mounting screws included.

Installation:

Press Test:

Do not put the screws into Flashy until you have done the "press test".

You should get alternating RED/GREEN and then WHITE out of both ends immediately, if not, remove and check the battery polarity.

Insert batteries as shown by diagram below:

Please Note: unlike AA or AAA batteries, the "Cap" side is the negative side of the battery! 

Before installing, leave the screws out and do a simple press test against your tool by inserting the batteries and pushing Flashy against your mounting spot.

If you have trouble getting the batteries out, fully remove the screws from Flashy and use the small opening to insert your ARCs precision driver to assist in battery extraction.

Screwing in:

1.5mm Hex Driver (Your can improvise a T6)

Don't over tighten, when you feel the slightest clamping resistance a 1/4 turn should be functional and 3/8 turns for maximum torque.