Energizer PDP By DW

When I buy certain things from AMAZON I like to use the products for a certain length of time before giving a review. I bought one a while back to keep in my truck. It's great for many things, I have had to pull off the road at night and this light really came in handy. It has two brightness modes and the charge seems to last a very long time. I love this light so much I bought one for my Dad. I have dropped it several times and still works like a charm, very durable. I love the fact that I can just plug it into the USB port in my truck. it's there when I need it.

This is a seriously great flashlight from a reputable and well-known company. The quality of the flashlight and its versatility are excellent. The body/case contoured so it fits in your hand comfortably and the swivel head or magnetic bottom give you multiple options which allow the light to be projected easily where you need it. The heavy-duty body/case is also water resistant and has a “trigger” style switch which works very well. There are two levels of brightness. You just use the Trigger switch to cycle through them. One click of the “trigger” switch and the bright setting illuminates, second click and the lower level lights up (which is useful when you only need a little light or want to extend the battery life) and the third click turns the light off. The base of the flashlight screws off so you can insert the 2 AA batteries. The fact that this flashlight allows you to use standard AA batteries or if you want rechargeable AA batteries is a great feature. It gives you more options and avoids the issues a built-in rechargeable battery could pose. In a device or flashlight with a built-in rechargeable battery if the battery fails then the whole device is useless and must be thrown away. That will not happen with this flashlight. Plus, if you want to use rechargeable batteries you can or you can just use standard AAs. The base also has a hole molded into it which will allow a lanyard to be attached, which is a nice option. However, no lanyard is included with the unit. It’s a great flashlight for walking or hiking because you don’t have to hold your hand or wrist in any odd or twisted position in order to get the light out in front of you. You can carry it for a long period in a very relaxed and comfortable position with your hand at your side and use the swivel head to aim the light in front of you. When walking or hiking the light easily projects about 12 – to 15 feet ahead. The magnetic base is excellent for changing a tire in the dark or working on other equipment where you need some light. Just attach the magnet to any ferromagnetic metal like steel and use the swivel head to aim the light – works great under a car/truck or even under the hood. Score-wise this flashlight earns a 5 for Form, a 5 for Function and a 5 for Cost Benefit Ratio.

I purchased this flashlight probably nearly almost 10 years ago when I got my first apartment as a single mother for power outages and it still works !!!! I loved it so much I decided to get another one for our now house , that way we each level can be stocked. We even took it to the beach this summer for crab hunting !!! It's perfect that it sticks to the fridge- the magnet is very strong, so no worries there! The light is extra bright & there's a couple options for how much light you want or need. It is not heavy & also comes with a hook. We Love that it is battery operated & the batteries last forever! We have also found that should you forget about the batteries for awhile, you can also just toss them, give the terminal a good clean with a q tip & a teensie bit of white distilled vinegar or a aor duster & let it dry out & replace with a new set of the recommended brand of batteries & voila! It's so cheap & extremely efficient & worthwhile in my opinion. Takes a hit from kids pretty well too, so I'd say the durability deserves a B+ or better too. 2 thumbs up!

The light is powerful enough for home use. And the magnetic base is very useful to attach to metal surfaces in the home and workshop.

This had such great reviews and only requires 2 AA batteries. Very happy with it. I will buy another one for our 72 hour kits. Very sturdy and a very bright light. ETA: since my review the seller has increased the price by $15. I'm not going to buy another now.