MCH FAQ

How do you program your MCH or MCH Duty?
Our Dual Fuel MCH lights are 5-mode programmable via the push button tailcap. Please see our detailed video instructions.



What programming modes are available?
Mode 1: High-only (100%)
Mode 2: Low (10%), High (100%)
Mode 3: High (100%), Low (10%)
Mode 4: Very Low (5%), Medium (30%), High (100%)
Mode 5: High (100%), Medium (30%), Very Low (5%)

What batteries work best for my MCH?
All current MCH "Dual Fuel" handhelds are compatible with both 18650/18350 rechargeable batteries or CR123As (See list below). The MCH supports most button-top, Unprotected cells. However, the MCH has minimal compatibility with Protected cells; therefore, compatibility with such cells should not be presumed. We strongly recommend utilizing Unprotected cells for their significant performance enhancements.

MCH: Single 18650 rechargeable battery or two CR123A batteries.
MCH Duty: Single 18650 rechargeable battery or two CR123A batteries.
MCH Micro: Single 18350 rechargeable battery or single CR123A battery

Note: The older Single Mode or Dual Mode (High/Low) MCH handhelds are compatible with 18650/18350 rechargeable batteries only.

Can a full size MCH dual fuel head be used on an MCH Micro dual fuel body?
Technically it will work but the Micro head was optimized for the smaller 18350 battery. Using a full size MCH head on a Micro body will result in less than ideal runtimes and is not recommended.

Is the MCH compatible with the Thyrm Switchback?
Absolutely! The MCH, MCH Micro and MCH Duty are designed to fit the Thrym Switchback Large 2.0 ring. View our installation instructions in the video below.



Is Cloud Defensive made in the USA?
We are an American company based in southern Indiana. Not only do we machine, solder, and assemble the vast majority of our lights in the USA, but we also source the highest quality American-made materials, build our own switches, and use an American company for anodizing. At Cloud Defensive, we are proud members of the "Buy American Act" and each product that meets these requirements are labeled as such both on the website and on the packaging.

So why don't we put "Made In America" on our packaging? Simply put, there are some components in the lighting industry (such as circuit boards and LEDs) that are simply not available in America—and trust us, we've tried. Therefore, while we fully comply with the Buy American Act, we cannot confidently label our products as "Made In The USA" or "Made In America" in accordance with FTC regulations.

For some behind-the-scenes footage of our operation check out this video.