this be one heavy flashlight and all that maglite advertise . it can double as a lethal weapon also . you can dial what width of beam you want to almost a pinpoint . I understand why so many people in Alaska or rural area and hunter use they . you can see for close to a mile with the 6 cell and I do not think I could carry anything larger . I feel very safe with it when I be out at night and at my farm . very much worth the money and I will probably be get a couple more .