I have purchase this maglite originally for my sister . she buy a house in the bay area , and so I think a great housewarming gift would be a 6d maglite . she live by herself , have no pet , and I figure she could use a excellent flashlight . I be not say she can not defend for herself , I be just say that everyone , no matter if you be live in a apartment or house , should have at least one 6d maglite . however , she see the size of this thing , and reject my gift . she tell I she would throw it away , so I say I would take it . I give she my 2d maglite in place of the 6d and now I have one of these bat and my sister have a smaller version . do I mention the size of this flashlight ? I just go camping to Yosemite for a week , and let I tell you , this flashlight be great . you can take off the head of the flashlight , and it become a lantern . it light up any tent or campground . my buddy be impress with how durable and reliable the Maglite . overall , I would recommend this product to anybody . even police officer tell people to get this flashlight . so when you have law enforcement officer refer individual to this product , then you know it have to be a effective item .