For a flashlight, I would go with an ARC. The AAA ARC cannot be beat. There is also the Opalec and Inretech LED light modules that you retrofit an AA MAG. For brighter lights, I use an ARC LS or Inova X5MT. If you want a MagLight size light but still want a strong LED for battery life, there are a number of flashlights that have been modified with an LS LED for around $60.00 that will last a lifetime. I suggest you head over to http://www.candlepowerforums.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi for information on flashlights. Pete