Small bright alkaline light --- no more than $20-25 ?????

LED Flashlights – General Info Multiple AAA Flashlights
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http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10003915/1283002-t7-7439-200-lumen-2-mode-waterproof-zooming-led-fl

LED Lenser T7 (well ok it doesnt say LED Lenser on it but it is.

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Bit late to respond to this, Ubehebe, but the Tank007 TK-703 is really bright AAA clicky and comes in black or red. Or the Xeno E03 AA clicky, a nice rose red or purple, but costs a bit more.

What did you gift them in the end?