I was given this torch last year and i must admit that it has come in very useful. It is very bright, more so than my pretzl tikka headtorch, but not as bright as a gas powered lantern. I think the size of this torch (27cm long and nearly half a kilogram in weight) means that it is rather cumbersome to carry on a hiking trip and although some headtorches are less bright they are much lighter, smaller and as an extra attraction they can be fitted to your head, unlike this particular maglite. The batteries are also big and heavy and not as cheap as other batteries (2 or 3 pounds more). In terms of battery life i found that after 4 to 6 hours of use the batteries really start to drain and the brightness of the torch falls dramatically. The outside of the torch is, however, very practical and the hard outer metal casing withstands any drops and smashes. The bulb is another disadvantage, i feel, as unlike LEDs it needs replacing every so often (usually after 40 hours use), but again that is additional cost. So in conclusion although the torch is robust and sturdy i think it is best left at home for power cuts or in the car for emergencies, not on hiking trips.
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