I buy this flashlight to go with my other Dewalt 18v nicad battery collection . I do not use my tool that much so nicad be perfectly fine for I . the flashlight do as I expect . it provide pretty good light and the battery provide a good base for it to stand on . the battery life on it seem to be fine and I have have no problem with the bulb burn out . that be pretty much all I can say about this flashlight .