We leave this (and the 1000) on the counter or put them in a window if we think of it. It’s always ready when we have to take the dog out at night. We’re on the Canadian border in the woods so pretty dark. My husband likes it because it’s light weight. He can hold it in his mouth to work on the snow blower (stuck rock) if it’s getting dark. When it’s very cold out, you don’t need gloves. (Like his heavy, metal, battery eating flashlights). Very happy with these!