Howdy southernstar1976 and welcome to CPF,
Yep, lots of choices out there. I'll give you two suggestions just to get the ball rolling:
https://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_56&products_id=195
The Fenix L2D CE is a GREAT light. It uses 2 AA batteries and has 4 light levels to choose from. Very bright if needed, but also with lower levels for closeup, and it's super easy to use..... just click on and off. Also, it's very rugged.
The store I linked to (4sevens.com) is a great place to do business with. They offer a 30 day money back warranty..... if you don't like it...... send it back in like-new condition (after getting an RMA) and you will get a refund. He also offers a lifetime warranty on Fenix lights!
AND if you use the code PRIORITY25 during the checkout process (before Christmas) you will get 25% off that particular light..... so about $38 shipped!
Ok, my other suggestion, and this may seem off the wall, but it's worth your consideration. A headlamp:
Either of these (one uses 3 AAA batteries and the other uses 4 AA batteries):
http://www.brightguy.com/products/Princeton_Tec_EOS_LED_Headlamp_EOSR.php
http://www.brightguy.com/products/Princeton_Tec_APEX.php
The great thing about a headlamp is that it leaves both hands free for working on things. The 4 AA battery version will be heavier, but both brighter and with longer runtime, but the 3 AAA one will be much lighter.
Actually, you might consider the less expensive EOS headlamp
AND the L2D CE....... and get the best of both worlds!
Or...... this nice single level light, which is also bright, and with 25% off comes out to $28.50 shipped (remember that discount is only good for a few select lights):
https://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=498