Having the constructed-in solar panel to high off the battery charge is a great characteristic when away from other energy sources. Even when bugs aren't dangerous it really works nicely as a battery-powered supply of illumination. It would be actually nice to have this portable bug zapper cordless bug zapper and studying mild after a hurricane! We plan to make use of it on our porch with not-so-perfect screening and whereas sitting outdoors within the evening. Like a 60's "black light" it makes some things glow in the dead of night which is type of fun! The directions are good and the switches to activate the reading mild and set the lighting level and for the fly zapper are simple to use. It has an LED that signifies when it's charging and totally-charged. We have not left it out in the rain to check the water-resistance. It makes a loud pop when a bug zapper for camping meets its end. The excessive-voltage wires are very properly protected however Judy did get a jolt whereas she was carrying it searching for mosquitos with the electric bug zapper on. She thinks it arced to the keys in her pants pocket so it might be able to work on bugs by static discharge just like the shock you get when touching a door knob in winter. It is extremely highly effective! Best not to carry it round with the bug zapper sale turned on!