Jacqui... when you get a chance, change out the Maglight Solitaire for a Fenix E01 or similar AAA lithium LED... a couple of neoprene "O" rings around the body will attach one to the temple bows of a pair of glasses to make an improvised head lamp
Agreed, the Solitaire is not great. The E01 is inexpensive, bombproof, and has excellent runtime (if not the greatest output or tint). The ThruNite Ti is about the same cost with better tint, and the option of low output for long runtime and high output for when you need it.