I have become quite fond of the Tri-Flood series. Instead of an intense beam with a larger, but dimmer halo around it, they light up an entire area with an even intensity. When needed for a room search the entire room lights up. Outdoors here in the tree country of the PNW the Tri-Floods give a wide field of view that pick up items that could be missed by a focused beam. The Compact Tri-Flood is a very portable version of a great line of flood lights.