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Bump time. The two I ordered (glo top models) arrived today. Definitely NOT junk. Playing in a darkened room, these lights put out plenty of light for walking a totally dark trail when in "high" mode. On low, you get the same light output as one of the backpacking candle lanterns without the danger of melting your nylon tent. No, they are NOT a focused spot beam with a long range, so those looking for one of those should forget it. But for a short range lightweight (1.5 ounces) light that puts out light well. Enough to light up a 40' high fir tree on a dark night. Now to the amazing part...this light was invented by a then 15 year old home schooled Oregon kid. The prototype was made for his older brother who was hiking the entire skyline trail. I said the entire trail. This trail begins at the Mexico/USA border and ends at the Canada/USA border. Kind of a long walk. Applying for, and gaining the USA patent for this light was one of the inventor's school assignments. The story, as well as the light, impresses me.