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Try taping the batteries to the flashlight barrel.
Pro tip The bestperforming flashlights are built specifically to use lithiumion batteries or have nonremovable rechargeable batteries, which won’t do you any good if the power is out for a long time.
It runs on three easily found AAA batteries and has three brightness settings, the brightest of which is more than powerful enough for emergencies around the home.
A Lantern
Coleman 4D LED Camp Lantern
Photograph ColemanColeman 4D LED Camp Lantern for 19
Coleman discontinued our previous favorite pick, the Divide Push Lantern, so the Coleman 4D LED Camp Lantern for 19 is the nextbest choice for not a lot of coin.
They’re better for the environment, but if they run out of charge you can still use regular alkaline AAs.
You may prefer to keep a headlamp handy.