Brinkmann Armormax lights. XR-E emitters, you can find the 1xAA 60 lumen and 3xAAA 140 lumen versions on retail store shelves for under $20. FRN bodies so the heatsinking's not great, but tough lights. I gave one to my dad for an emergency light.
My wife is very impresed with it.The runtime with junk AAA rechargeabels is unbelivable!
My complaint it would be the slight blue tint but she doesen't mind at all. Im inclined toward the change of leds to warm white if i manage to pick the interest to do so.