For something a little smaller Nitecore has several lanterns in various sizes, some rechargeable, some cells, and one both ways. Probably not real good for lighting a large area like a room enough to be useful for something like a card came, etc., but all would make good small area lights. I have a couple of the LA10s, which look like a large chapstick, and they work great for personal lighting.
I have one of the large Energizer lanterns with "Light Fusion Technology", the one that takes 4 or 8 AA cells. It works great, but if you happen to be situated so that the lantern is side on to you there is some glare. Since it's just me, that's not a problem. A black permanent marker would take care of the problem if it proves troublesome.