Currently I own what I would call the most basic flashlight. It's a small cylinder with a single bulb within a reflective cone. It seems to do a very poor job at helping me follow the dirt path from my cabin to the main road. The path is winding, sloped, uneven, muddy and has holes and rocks, so it is easy to trip.

**What type of light would be more effective in helping illuminate my way?**

Obviously it has to be portable, not too heavy and powered by commonly available batteries.