I have a couple of these, and like them with the following caveats: The unit is useful for short intermittent uses, as you must hold down the button to activate. The beam throw is good for close up work. The solar panel is covered with glass, I dropped one of mine once and it cracked, it still works. However, I doubt it is waterproof any longer. If you go over to the Candlepower’s forum, the light has under gone several reviews. I still prefer my ARC AAA for EDC and PSK use. Pete