for under $100 you can get a fenix TK21 that puts out up to 468 lumens, runing on two 123 batteries or a lithium-ion rechargeable.

that might be enough brightness for you, lee.

http://www.fenixoutfitters.com/fenix-tk21u-led-flashlight---468-lumens-303

or spend $30 more and get the fenix TK45 putting out up to 760 lumens on eight 1.5V AA (Ni-MH rechargeable or Alkaline) batteries.

http://www.fenixoutfitters.com/fenix-tk45-led-flashlight---760-lumens-273



(fyi - i've purchased other 'lights from these folks and had great luck)