when three tornado hit my board school , I come to realize the importance of a flashlight -lrb- which I didnt have at the time , unfortunately -rrb- . realize my error in not own such a essential item , I immediately go to the store and buy one . my family have own -lrb- and lose -rrb- numerous flashlight , and we mag lite be by far the best flashlight we have ever own . some flashlight go on and off as the battery jiggle around , die as soon as you drop they , or just be not make to live long . mag lite be definitely not these flashlight ! my minus Maglite have be drop , kick , stomp , squish , throw , everything ... and it still work great ! it be three year old now and still work like it do on day one . it do not suck battery dry , which be definitely a plus , and the light be constant . it do not flicker on and off if teh battery somehow shake . I love how you can change the beam to cover a large area or focus in on a small area . it be great for late night read in the dorm room . now I even own a small MagLite Solitaire for my keychain . it be very small but just as powerful . altogether , a great little flashlight and a excellent price .