Looking for a AA lantern.

You might want to take a look at this one: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/12952

Uses 4x AA a nice diffused beam and a warm white XP-E. The diffuser on top can be removed to use it as a torch with a small OP reflector. T-mart are out of stock but you should be able to find it on ebay, it can also go under the name of ‘Sunrei’ C3 I think.