LED light for Cargo Box?

I'm looking for a LED light for my Yakima Skybox car top cargo box. Yakima makes one with several 5mm LEDs, but it costs $30, but this is CPF someone has to have an idea for one that is cheaper and brighter… or at least brighter.

I've looked at several of the puck lights that are available, but they all seem to be the push-on type. This push-on type switch won't work, since it's likely to be activated when I close the lid of the cargo box on a full load of gear.

The box is 92"L x 36"W x 16"H and opens from either side. I'm looking for something that I can mount on the center of the lid that will give a reasonable amount of illumination for loading/unloading/finding things in the box at night in a dark campground or semi-lit hotel parking lot. I'd like it to be an LED light and run on several AA or AAA batteries.

Any suggestions?

I have one of these that I got from DX http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3297
It is real bright and is fairly easy on batteries.

I think the Sylvania dot-its would work fine and are inexpensive.
http://www.sylvaniaonlinestore.com/c-2-DOT-it-Lights.aspx

I think both of those are the push-on type. Where you push the whole light and it turns on. My concern with these is that they will get turned on if the lid contacts some of my gear in the cargo carrier.

The golden dragon dot-it seems to use a motion sensor, which might work, unless it senses the motion of the lid closing as it gets closer to the gear causing it to turn on.

I like the looks of the dot-it linear swivel maybe I could tuck it away in a crease where it is less likely to interfere with the gear in the cargo box. I also like that it swivels, since the lid (where the light would be attached) is at an angle when the cargo box is open

Don't they make any of these with a simple switch on the side?

I've seen a drawer light with a magnetic switch in the electrical aisle at WalMart. Don't know if it would work in your case, but you might want to check it out. In fact, I think I'll go there today and try to imagine a use for them.

Geoff

I like the magnetic switch idea. What department was that in? Hardware/electrical, flashlights, other?

I saw the light on the aisle with extension cords, nightlights, powerstrips, etc. Good luck. I'm heading out in a few minutes. Thought of a drawer that needs one.

Geoff

Edit: Just checked my WalMart. Couldn't find it anymore. Looked like they'd done some spring cleaning. There were some clearance electrical items nearby, so don't forget to look for those if you don't see it.

Glad you found a light, dilbert. Sorry you weren't able to find the magnetic switch one, either. I do like the idea of one with an auto shutoff. Bummer about the cargo box. I'm sure you'll put the light to some use in the meantime.

Geoff