Gloves: Can't go wrong with leather for most things. When the temps are cold...add a set of liner gloves for warmth.

Light (torch): I tend to look at light needs in terms of two needs and carry for such. I carry a Photon II for the "lighter" light chores <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />, and a Surefire 6P for "bigger" needs such as defense and when I need to throw a brighter light. I'm hoping to replace the 6P with an E2 soon as it has a slightly thinner profile.