[farmerj]

how and where is it being stored? In a vehicle? At home?

Initially I was thinking one is "cleaner" looking, but with the flashlight hanging down, I am not sure.

Anything that will get as much slack in the cord taken up as possible.

#4 has it's merit also, but looks like the cord would get grabbed too easily.

 

[farmerj]

"grabbed" would mean just that. Catching on another object, doorknob whatever.

1 and 2B seem to be the most clean set-up in that aspect.