Why can't you use other Flashlights? The survivor is made for fire department personel. It isn't suitable for civilian application because it has a tight beam with little side spill.

I recommend the Pila flashlight. Pila use rechargeable lithium batteries which last over 1hr. it would be sufcient for anyone to check local farm perimeter. Pila light has very good side spill and good center spot beam too. I have wolf eye light which is made by Pila. I intend to buy the new Pila model 550 Lumens. <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> because it is powerful portable search light.