I picked up a Coleman XR-C LED flashlight at the local Wal-Mart last week so my wife could use it while escorting our kids around during Halloween.



And you know what? It's pretty good.

Sure, it's no Surefire G2 and it's definitely not as good as my Insight M3X, but for around $20, it's a great value. It uses three AAA batteries rather than the longer-lasting (and more expensive) lithium batteries of the Surefire, so you'll have to make sure you have a fresh set with you at all times. The XR-C also has a crenelated cap for when you need to use it as a persuasive argument tool, but the really neat thing about it is that it's 1/3 the price of a G2, so you can buy a bunch of them and have one nearby when you need it most.