My ideal light would be

[tom-]

500 - 800 lumens or so
more of a flood beam
recharge/conventional batteries
long run time

suggestions greatly appreciated

 

[BlueBeam22]

Go for the Defiant 5C Tactical 625 lumen LED light $25 from home depot. Perfect combination of throw and flood, as well as being the brightest tubular style flashlight you can go into a store and buy at regular offline retail outlets. It will run just great on regular alkalines or rechargeable C cells. This light has superb heatsinking and great runtime for its output - features that will be crucial for long usage spells.

 

[cland72]

Surefire Fury

 

[tom-]

tnks for the replies I will check them both out.

 

[N_N_R]

- 1 x AAA
- long runtime
- forward clicky
- momentary on
- clip
- red :D