I own several Streamlights and I think they are the best on the market today. Amazon has the best pricing i have found on them. They burn longer on a charge are brighter and tougher than any light i have ever used. I live in the heart of snake country and at night your light is your lifeline.These lights will last for several years before you have to replace the battery. I turn my lights on and let them burn ALMOST COMPLETELY down then completely recharge them once a month. This deep cycle will keep your battery in the best condition and make it last as long as possible.Look, let me be honest here. There's probably pretty few reasons why you would possibly need a flashlight like this, and frankly, if you do, you probably already know how great Streamlight is.This model in particular is not LED except for the rear LEDs, so if you want something absurdly bright, you're looking for the other Streamlight Vulcan. If not, you're going to be happy with this.For other short people like me: the strap on this will adjust to as short as you want it. Honestly, you could put it on the kid in fire prevention gear and while it'd still be a huge flashlight, at least the strap would fit correctly. Definite bonus points there: thank you, Streamlight, for a properly adjustable strap.This is my second purchase of this flashlight. Great heavy duty item. Holds up well in all sorts of situations.greatTerrible flashlight. Worked for no more than 2 months before it wouldn't hold a charge. Gave up and bought The Pelicangreat light for the car truck or boat .... just make sure you have the charger because it doesnt have the universal charge port like the litebox