Maglite Five D Cell

I purchased this light after having had several over the last 40 years. Always dependable, always bright. However, I was sucked into thinking the TerraLux conversion kit would make it even better/brighter. My review on that "kit" is far from stellar! Maybe it's just mine, maybe the directions weren't clear enough, and maybe I overpaid for something that just didn't work. Thankfully, the MagLites are still superior quality. Maybe I don't get the massive lumens this "kit" suggested, but it's "sufficient" all by itself. Kudos, Maglite for continued quality over all these years!

build quality is excellent and the light is bright

MagLite makes great stuff! I'm upgrading my 4 cell to this new 6 cell. It is really nice. I look forward to using it frequently. As a Realtor, I visit many vacant homes, so I need a lot of light for myself & my clients. This unit not only has great candle-power, the 6 D-cell batteries, make it an excellent tool for self-defense, if needed.

I bought this Maglite flashlight for the purpose of having a reliable flashlight that can perform with endurance and unparalleled quality - upon opening the carefully packaged order from B&H, I had just that. In fact, I even bought a LED bulb for it which has increased the quality that already well above average. The 6-Cell D is indeed a powerful tool - and it is more than just a flashlight as the average flashlight isn't water resistant, backed by a 10 year warranty, and built out of aluminum. The size of the 6-D Cell is enough to use it as a defensive weapon in serious events and to even use to shatter a car window in the event of an emergency such as if the car were to submerge into the water. This flashlight is better than I expected, and I honestly cannot think of anything to complain about regarding it. Yes, it is very long and takes 6 D batteries, but with that many batteries you are guaranteed to have plenty of lighting.

Love this thing! Not only will it light your way, but it's big and heavy and could be used for self defense (if the need should unfortunately arise). Looks great and is very durable, just as a Maglite should be!