I'm with you Pap. Got my first Fenix flashlights 5 years ago, two PD35s. One for me, the other for my son.

Was amazed from the get-go. Crazy bright and those were 850 lumen models. One rechargeable Li-ion battery or two CR123As - makes it so easy to have it always ready with plenty of power.

Got a third recently, same PD35 model, but now 1000 lumens at max. With the 5 power settings, using level 3 or 4, the thing just keeps working forever, even while using full power occasionally.

And it's so small and light. About the same size as the old mini-maglights we all used to think were so cool, but 100 times brighter. LED tech is nuts. And the lithium-ion batteries these days are remarkable. Light-weight, but so powerful and long lasting.

Fenix. Best value out there.

(Both of the flashlights I purchased 5 years ago are still in great shape and working perfectly - and we have put them through the wringer).

Gary