Depends on what you want it for. For wow factor, stuck to a 3D mag host, it's the top of the heap. I finally blew one of my old potted bulbs after a couple of hours of use. Now that you can get easily available bipin adaptors, I suspect the bulbs will last significantly longer....but if you're going on a weekend camping expedition, I sure wouldn't carry it....but then again, I wouldn't carry anything in a 3D host for that purpose. It sure will light up the back yard when the dogs are after something, and it throws as well as the dedicated Q5 throwers; it's better in bad weather, and as much as I like my LED lights, there's a place for a handheld light that's as bright as a spotlight. At least at my house.