My Target stores still carry the Rock River LED Lantern. I bought one a few months ago and did a simple mod of putting a layer of scuffed up plastic inside to soften and scatter the light a little better. The lantern is a great value at $20. Very bright and takes 4 AA cells. It's weather-sealed very well. My kids have played with it quite a bit with no damage. We've used it to light up the central part of the house during a power outage and it throws plenty of light for that. It lights better than the 4 D cell multiple-LED lantern I had for storms before. I could prop up a LED minimag or another LED light to bounce light off the ceiling, but the lantern does a much better job of it. It's too much light and too heavy for serious lightweight backpacking, but I'd definately take it on a family or scout trip.

I think I just talked myself into buying another one or more, maybe for Christmas gifts.