I bought this light as a light for me to carry around for every day use. I have been trying to find a flashlight that lasts for more than a year and I have only had it for 2 months and so I am not sure whether I like it in that aspect or not yet but this I do know.It is a very powerful light, I was able to see animals about 200 yards away with it. I took it on a backpacking hike(which I do not suggest due to the weight and size,) and it was brighter than my companion's headlamp. I then was trying to read in my bag and found that even on the lowest mode the light was too intense for that. Also I found that the battery life was a lot shorter than I would want for a flashlight on that hike, but working around the house, shop, garage, etc., when you can plug it into a charger at night would be fine.Overall I think that it is a good light and am glad I got it, though it still hasn't passed the one year mark.Okay, somebody pinch me. I saw this Streamlight LED Polystinger priced at $62.99 with an AC piggyback charger included, here on Amazon. I thought this was a hoax. Heck, that charger alone sells upwards of $50 to $60 dollars.The Polystinger is a great rechargeable flashlight. It lives up to it's Streamlight hype: great, bright beam, great throw, durable body - and I let the light run for 15 to 20 minutes - and to my surprise the body didn't conduct any noticeable heat. I own three (I believe) aluminum bodied, Streamlight Stingers LED, HL's. They actually do conduct some heat near the top during that kind of runtime. But not this Polystinger. Who knew?Either way, I got the best of all worlds. A great rechargeable flashlight, with its best charger, a great beam of adjustable light - at a fire sale price! Thanks Streamlight for making the flashlight, and thanks Amazon for this short lived fire sale!Super Bright, lightweight and very durable great value.Very bright flashlight, good battery life, just quit working after 2 weeks on the job. Either the switch failed or the LED burned. If I had it longer I'd be troubleshooting it further. I've had good results with Streamlight in the past and good warranty service too.good flashlight but had to buy a lens for it under a year of having it. bright light and light weightWow what a flashlight. Took it hunting and my guide was so impressed that he bought one.Illumination is extreme. Battery life is exceptional. Easy to use and very light weight. A must have..This light is hands down awesome! Very bright light, last a good amount of time for around the house kind of work.Awesome lights and a great dealAwesome product! Use it everyday as an aircraft maintenance tech and it works beautifully. I can illuminate the top of the vertical stab of any airplane easily. Works also for work in enclosed space but you really have to use the lower brightness else you're gonna blind yourself. Also dropped it a few times already and it stands up really well. Feels great in the hand. Would buy again