I retro fitted my AA Maglite with the Nite-Ize L.E.D. package. This is after having several bulbs pop on me at the wrong moment. Gives me the build quality of the Maglite with a reliable light source. I also pack a Surefire C2 for "punch" situations. And one of several Petzl headlamps for handsfree situations.
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I don't do dumb & helpless.