I buy this flashlight in 1996 and it be clearly the best flashlight I have ever own . as a police officer I need a flashlight that be durable , could light up the occupant of a vehicle at night to the point where they be blind , and allow I to see everything in the vehicle . this flashlight be literally a lifesaver . I have replace the battery pack once and a few bulb , and I still use it today . Worth every penny !