Originally Posted by
PaulRivers
If I had to do it frequently, it would be a hassle to do it twice a day. A bit of a pain if any alternative was available.
The OP is intending to do this rarely, not "frequently".
He could (should) keep the flashlights off of the bike normally and
put them on when he needs them for that rare night ride.
There is no problem dealing with one or two flashlights. You are making a big deal out of nothing.
The advantages of lights with separate battery packs are being brighter with much longer runtimes. They aren't "less hassle" to mount than flashlights.
Originally Posted by
no1mad
-I'll only ride at night if it's an emergency during the summer- like I get stuck at work, make it back to the bus station but miss the last connecting.