Lanyards or "dummy cords" - the older posts sum up my thoughts pretty well. Out in the middle of nowhere, or anywhere other than my apartment, I'll throw a lanyard on my light, just in case. You may not drop your lights often, but Murphy decrees it will happen at the worst possible time, and in the one place it's an utter $&)*()!! to retrieve.
The snap hook makes it easy to take on and off as needed.
The snap hook makes it easy to take on and off as needed.