My cat got out and hid under the neighbor's shed at like 11pm. This thing lit up the whole backyard and the spot mode reached right under there—found her in two minutes. The zoom is super smooth, just hold the button and it goes from wide to tight without any fuss. It's a little heavier than I thought but still fits in my hoodie pocket. Totally worth it.
Been using this to work on my project car after dark and it's been a lifesaver. The wide beam means I can see the whole engine bay without moving it around, and it's light enough to hold in my mouth when I need both hands. Battery life on the mid settings is solid—got through a whole evening of wrenching without needing to recharge.
Great features for camping and emergency situations