I found myself carrying a 2 cell AA mini-mag LED. That light was a bit long in the pocket. This light is the right size to carry with keys and wallet.
Produces an impressive amount of light with a single AA, if anything it's too bright for close work; reflected brilliance may disrupt night vision. The "light field" appears tuned for 10 feet or more, less than that it's a bit narrow. Since the prism lens is fixed, it'd be nice to have the option of a different prism that was a bit more diffuse for close-up work. Includes 2 AA batteries (one demo already installed) in display packaging that requires teeth of steel to open.
Haven't used it long enough to experience end of battery life. The maglight this replaces would fail abruptly, hope this one depletes the battery on more of a "curve" to give some warning.
Pros: size (single AA), pushbutton switch on base
Cons: none.
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.