Re: energizer 2D work-light.
I have the "camping" model, called the "trail finder" in 2xAA form factor. It is green with a yellow lanyard, aside from that it is identical to the 2xAA version of the model you are referencing.
It is an interesting model because it unscrews into 3 components, one for the battery section, the tail, one for the switch section, the middle, and one for the bulb section, the front. There are no o-rings evident, but the pieces fit together very tightly, so the waterproof claims are probably accurate, but I wouldn't sink it to any depth.
The beam has a small spot formed by the small central "refraction" lens built into the lens. Some minor artifacts with a Mag White Star bulb, doesn't work well with a Magnum Star Xenon bulb, however. The White Star worked better than the stock bulb and I had a bunch of them laying around. The reflector is faceted in the center, but smooth elsewhere.
In summary the beam has 3 components, small bright central spot, a bright ring surrounding the central spot with no dark intervening region, and a spill region that is less bright. One of the things I really like about it is that well defined central spot is useful as a pointer to indicate to another individual precisely where something is.
It has a large reflector relative to its size so throw is very good, and probably much better in the 2xD model. The plastic is extremely durable, but this is a cheap light with lots of exposed copper strips throughout the interior. The lens seems to be an extremely durable plastic, heavier duty than the lens of a Mag. The switch is a standard clicky with intermittent capability, same action as a Mag.
In summary, generally good value for the price range for the 2xAA and I suspect the same for the 2xD.
and i didn't bring money!
