I second Longbow on the Maglites. They are very dependable and hardy. I have a 4-battery large Maglite for the house which I bought about 5 years ago and it has been dropped and so forth. It just keeps on going and going....<br><br>It is great for safaris here in SA also, especially for viewing game at night. It really casts a potent beam with fresh batteries.<br><br>I also have the Maglite Solitaire and has been great, and I have a Photon 2 which is part of my EDC. Hope this helps.