LIVING IN FLORIDA I BOUGHT TWO OF THESE EVERLIGHT FLASHLIGHTS.
THE PARTY THAT SAID THERE WAS ENOUGH CHARGE DURING SHIPPINS IS A LITTLE SHAKING IN THE HEAD. IT TAKES AT LEAST A COUPLE OF MINUTES OF OF SHAKING BEFORE THERE IS EVEN A GLIMMER OF LIGHT. AFTER THAT IF YOU DON'T CONTINUE TO SHAKE IT DIES OUT VERY RAPIDLY.
THIS LIGHT MAY POSSIBLY COME IN HANDY DURING A HURRICANE POWER FAILURE BUT THERE ARE OTHER LED FLASHLIGHTS WITH BATTERIES THAT ARE SUPERIOR TO THIS ONE. THE POWER USED BY THESE LEDS IS LOW AND THE BATTERIES LAST A LONG TIME.

I have been purchasing a few of these self charging flashlights lately to find the best one.

This one puts out a a poor amount of light. It also does not retain its charge well. You will have to shake it frequently to keep it charged.

I would say it is one of the worst ones I purchased.

The quality on this item is acceptable. It looks like it will hold up well. I have never actually had to shake it, because it gets shaken so much during delivery that the battery in it is pretty well charged up. As far as brightness, I would say it is about as bright as a AA battery flashlight. Everyone should have one for emergency, because it is always ready to go and you do not have to go looking for batterys for it. You have light so you can go looking for a better flashlight :) I did look around on the auction sites and found one they were selling for a slightly better price. It does make a good gift because people have not seen them before. They are usually real happy and say they will put it in the glovebox or whatever.