If you need power and easy, the Coleman North Star is the bomb.
I use electrics now, but when my fishin' buddy cranks up his North Star, it's like our campsite is a Broadway stage.
I have the old two-mantle white gas numbers and this North Star propane is the next level.
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=2500C755&categoryid=1010

There is also a dual-fuel version if you're into liquid fuels.

The 12.97 Walmart LED headlight is what we have used for years for "task lighting"....3AAA batteries last a looong time in these....a red LED also for sneaking around and very light in weight.
Do not get the 19.97 Walmart headlight....problem switch.