Well, the Kino Bay's the mass market contender. AA cells are practically an international barter currency (the exchange rate of AA cells to triple-blade razor cartridges presumably depends on the hirsuteness of the local population and the darkness of the local nights), and the Kino has a winning combination of low(er) purchase price, compact size, more than adequate brightness for a light this small, and neat-o optional extras. It's also the right light to give to someone non-technical as a gift, because you know they won't end up paying $15 for one battery at the nearest branch of Just Leave Your Wallet Here Electronics.