I'm open for suggestions on a small bright flashlight that'll last an hour or two in full power use. And don't recommend something you don't actually personally use for hunting/tracking. I want real world suggestions, not what you read somewhere.
This year I picked a flashlight from Home Depot that may just work out. It is a 6volt LED spotlight lantern. Yes, they are a little heavier than a normal light but it just stays in the truck until I need it. I figure with that 6v battery, it should last a LONG time. I also picked up a 4-AA battery version of that same kind of lantern (looks like the old 6v lanterns but is about half the size). That one stays at the bottom of the backpack.
There are lots of really good LED lights out there for big bucks, but these cost less than $10 for the pair (including batteries) so I'm not out a lot.