Zanflare F2 if you can find one is another option. Discontinued but plenty of folks stocked up on them so may be able to find one used if you list WTB.
Another blast from the past would be Xtar WK40, four levels of regular + 3 blinkies, Voltage indicator on side switch and tail switch to boot.
Ahead of it’s time.
It does tailstand as well, I just tried it.
I’ve got some Mini-Mags I’ve had since the mid 80’s. One I found in a puddle where it had spent at least the winter, and it turned on. If I spent $60 for an AA light I’d surely loose it too.
That’s why you gotta keep ’em snugged up tight, so no water gets in.
Would suggest the Zanflare f2 also, but it seems they don’t do very long production runs these days. The ultrafire wf606 was my go to basic light that I could give the kids for dog walking, but that didn’t stay around for long, the Zanflare even less so!
I think a modded 2aa mag will now be on the cards.
I’m wondering why would you spend that amount of money on a 2AA flashlight since you can get a complete pack rechargeable light for that price. With usb port and very long runtime it’s very unlikely to run out of power. Anyway, fenix e20 v2 might be a good option.
As quite a few already mentioned, fenix e20 V2 is a nice option for 2AA. But if you don’t have to have a 2AA, fenix e12 V2 works even better for me. I have both. both are reasonably priced. And you can count on Fenix for quality and efficiency.
Fenix e20 V2 is only about 12cm long, same as a 18650 light. shorter than the common 2AA lights at 15cm.
Plus its super easy to swap emitters if you aren’t happy with the stock low cri version sst-20.