Fasttech has a Romisen version of the 3xAAA C8 light that might be decent, says it has an XP-E
http://www.fasttech.com/products/1601/10000412/1044800-romisen-rc-u8-cree-xp-e-r5-3-mode-350lm-led-flashl
I might try out one of those Romisens, though that would mean I also have to buy some rechargeable AAA’s
These C8’s are totally a piece of shit. Pulled out not even 1A on the battery.
DON’T!