For my likes, field of view to 50ft, durability, replacement parts, quality of material and workmanship. I use for work as a LEO, streamline rechargeable-exspensive and has good weight in case of emergencies or self defense. Maglite has been around for years. Same concept, but cheaper. I bought this mega flashlight from sports authority. This thing is beefy. LED, uses 6d batteries, about two ft long. Bought for my wife when her and my daughter go to church camp in the Redwoods. These lights are not for children or people who don't or can't appreciate a good tool. I bought several small Maglites for the kids and teens. Don't care if they drop, lose of whatever. I think when folks take family camping everyone should have one over the age of 7 +/-. All IMHO of course. Everyone has there own way of doing things.