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Quark AA2 or Fenix LD20+?

As a dealer, I'll of course tend to point you in the direction of the lights that I sell, but you will honestly be happy with any of the lights mentioned in this thread if you are used to a MagLite. The newer lights are all leagues ahead of the MagLites in terms of beam quality, brightness, efficiency, battery life, and other benefits.

I personally usually take a Jetbeam with me, because you can program the lights to different brightnesses, strobe frequencies, SOS modes, and several other options. The range of illumination modes is very useful in creating a light that is exactly what you want. The Jet I Pro EX takes 2 x AA and has three modes that you can program, which is just right in my experience. The max output is 200 lumens, and it can go all the way down to 2 lumens, which is about as low as I like my lights to go. That's enough to get you some crazy battery life and still be enough light to see what's in front of you in the dark.
 
I agree with rksoon, you should check out NiteCore I have a Smart PD which uses 1 AA and I have added the accessory clip. It has a unique switch that ramps the brightness up or down and you can quickly access its maximum or minimum levels easily.
 
I would go with the Quark and in the single AA tactical version. The .2 lumen setting is perfect for late night head calls at home without blasting yourself awake and also for the in tent gatorade bottle call without waking yourself more than necessary or silhouetting yourself for an impromptu puppet show and a slight bezel twist can bring you to full output. Additionally, should your preferences vary the two available modes can be programmed to your liking. Should you need more maximum output the 123 version, especially with a RCR123 has plenty of throw and lumens for most any camping task in a shorter body. As to reliability, I have yet to experience a problems with mine but with vital gear I practice one is none no matter the reputation.
 
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