Another cheaper option (due to current sales) are the 4Sevens Quarks, 1 or 2 x AA, and getting a headband, like one from Nitecore.
I think you mean Nite Ize, not Nitecore, correct? I've got one, it's not elastic like most headlamp headbands, but if you adjust it right it'll just sit on yer noggin like a hat, and can be quite comfortable.
In general, I agree with the advice I'm seeing so far: a headlight is THE most convenient light format, and should be considered your primary light. Yeah, I thought the idea seemed kinda weird, too, until I tried one: being able to use
both hands normally was a revelation.
I also agree, it's good practice to use
only as much light as you need to see the trail just in front of you, or whatever you're working on in camp. Tryit, you'll be amazed how well your eyes adapt to low light, if you let them.
However, there are times when you need more throw, such as to see further ahead on a tricky bit of trail, or well into the woods when something goes "crunch" at 2am, or God forbid, to signal for help if you get into trouble. These days, though, a good-throwing light need not be a
big light; leave the MagLite at home, and look into some of the 1xAA or 2xAA lights recommended already.
Oh, if you're gonna pack a headlamp and a thrower, you might consider ones that use the same batteries. Kinda sucks when your 3xAAA headlamp runs dry, but the only spares you have left are CR123As for the thrower. Personally, I've standardized on AA cells: my Zebralight headlamp takes one, and my thrower (usually a Quark AA²) takes two; even my GPS uses AAs. I can be all Earth-friendly and use rechargeables, but on longer hikes, alkalines can be found at any retail establishment off-trail.
AAAs have a lot of the same advantages, although there aren't many good choices for high-quality 3xAAA thrower; also, I personally hate fumbling with three tiny cells in the dark, while trying to remember which one is the weird one that goes in the
other way from the other two!