I hate batteries. Here’s a product that will provide you a lifetime of light without alkaline batteries as long as you’re bright enough to expose it to sunlight once in awhile.

features:

• bright 1-Watt 2X LED with 11 continuous years of burn time
• 8 hours of charging in sunlight or roomlight provides up to 16 hours light
• holds single charge for 3+ years
• no need to be stored in the sun
• back-up battery has a 7-year shelf life
• power source indicator lights monitor status
• works like a regular flashlight
• no batteries to replace
• waterproof up to depths of 80′- floats
• extreme temperatures don’t bother it

comes in either black or white for $24.95 @ hybridlite.com