I've found them tougher than they're supposed to be. One recently survived through the washing machine anyway, and I don't think they're even rated for water resistance like fenix and similar aaa's. You are definitely sacrificing some level of quality/toughness with the solitaire (and mini mags), just not enough ime to give up their unique combination of features I prefer for something else, but ymmv.
Now I'll leave it to the small but very vocal minority who really don't want anyone here buying Maglites. Automated forum topic alerts are ringing their cell phones as we speak, so they can come discuss a brand that doesn't interest them. :laughing: