Hey, Bill;
Lots of guys will say negative things, but, in my experience, a good old MiniMaglite 2AA with a Nite-1ze or Terralux single LED drop-in is what you describe.
Maybe $9.00 for the light from Home Depot , Walmart or Target, and another maybe $15 for the module. Some are brighter than others, so you might wish to test them. In my 4 MiniMags, run time is geat. I have never changed a battery because the lights are getting a bit dim , the brightness and throw are good for backyard/campground/power outage use, and the reliability is legendary. My nephew is an airline pilot, and he uses one I gifted him with years ago for his night inspection duties. He has no desire for another one.
Good luck!