This flashlight is BRIGHT! I lit up my whole backyard when I was testing it out. It's very solid as well. The build quality reminds of my old maglite (-the LED) which I always felt could double as a weapon. I'm excited to take it camping, tricker treating, etc and really put it through it's paces. The only down side is in this day and age using D cell batteries. Using a built in rechargeable battery would have made it perfect.