I was wondering if anyone makes a light light source that uses a rechargeable battery or such type thing. Right now I am using a average sized shake flash light but I would like to cut down the weight if I can and can't find a small one.

Hi Brett,

Do a Google search on "mini 2-LED hand crank"
and you will find several places to to purchase
the following tiny, SUL hand cranked flashlight.
I keep one clipped to my backpack.

There are some interesting solar/crank lights out there, but so far I have not jumped into the market.

The lightcap is one that I have been intrigued by. At 9.7 oz for the water bottle / lantern combo, it sounds like a good idea but is still quite a bit heavier than my current headlamp with spare batteries and an aquafina bottle.

http://www.sollight.com/products/lc300.cfm

Still, the idea of not worrying about batteries appeals to me. Same with woodburning stoves, firesteels and using natural material as TP.

Cant wait until petzl puts out a handcrank light....