I had a Cateye HL-EL350 for a while, back when it was new and improved with 1,500 candlepower several years ago. It did provide a small bright beam that made it hard to see in the areas outside the small bright beam, and served as a carrying case for batteries for the L2D that replaced it. I'd hate to go back to using the Cateye as my only light, especially since I gave it to a friend! You could get 2 or 3 AA led flashlights and some batteries for the cost of the Cateye, and be able to see better too.