After a lot of research ... i found the folks on CPF recommending this lantern:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=218303
here it is:
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http://www.amazon.com/Rayovac-SE3DL...ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1273676399&sr=8-1
i bought it and have been using it for a few months and have to agree.
very bright...incredible runtime.
hope it helps
rob