You might want to look at some Inova flashlights...to lighten (no pun intended) your battery load.

The Inova X1 uses a single AA battery and has an LED bulb. Cost wise, I think Target sells them for $20...a bit more than a mini Mag with LED upgrade, but the unit is smaller. The X5, XO and XO3 all get high marks from flashlightreviews.com and if memory serves, they each take two 123s.

Just a thought.

And thanks! Your post has reminded me that I've slacked in my own BOB prep/maintenance.