Sorry, have to disagree with you there. I E.D.C. a AA maglite with conversion along with various other bits. You very quickly get accustomed to carrying the extra weight. I just think that, within it's limits the AA LED meets my requirements. Ofcourse if anyone comes out with a torch that can illuminate a gnate at a 1000yrds, weighs 1oz, indestructable, waterproof to 2000ft, explosion proof, 200hr battery life, lifetime warranty, $10.oo each etc, etc, etc I might just possibly consider buying one or two or three......