Who here knows about flashlights?

[Bill86]

Take a look at the 4sevens lights, they are all VERY reasonably priced good flashlights. I have an AA2 (not large by any means, takes AA batteries) and cost ~$55-$60.

Look for something around 200 lumens. That will be plenty good enough.

EDIT other good light manufactures are Jetbeam and Fenix.

EDIT again the strobe feature the Quark lights have is quite a defense as well. At 207 lumens you will certainly be blinded. If that is a concern.