Had several of the "D" cell Maglights, swapped them over to a LED bulb..... on a whim, (since my cordless tools are Milwaukee) bought the Milwaukee search/spotlight.
Spot objects and areas at a far distance with the selection of Milwaukee M18 Lithium-Ion Cordless Search Light. Comes with superior water and dust resistance.
www.homedepot.com
Was astounded at the light it provides. Given I already had the batteries, it was much more cost effective.
Number of years ago (preface that we get trespassers here) my dogs were going ballistic.... somewhere around 2:00 A.M., I go onto the upper deck. I hear a dog barking in the woods (coon season).
The barking was too close...someone was again trespassing. I then noticed some branches in a tree. This tree is easily 100 yards away. Given the flickering of light, someone was standing under the tree pointing their light up into the tree. Was it a cornered coon? Was it the remains of Jimmy Hoffa? No idea.....but now I know factually they're trespassing....
Normally, I go confront.....but this was too late and I was tired. I grab this flashlight, go to deck. I turn flashlight on and illuminate the entire freaking tree. There is now, NO chance this person can mistake that they've been discovered.
Suddenly, the barking dog went quiet..... lights went out..... and the night returned to peaceful quiet.
I use this twice a day when I walk the dogs (leashed) in the morning or evening dark.
