Abstract: A portable light is disclosed having a box-shaped housing with a rectangular front opening adapted to secure pivotally a front plate to which a conical reflector and incandescent light are attached. The housing supports an interior battery and is provided with a plurality of exterior L-shaped members on each of its exterior sides. A corresponding substantially oval-shaped clasp is provided at each end of a belt which is threaded through slots in a flexible oblong member for attachment to the housing. Alternatively, the portable light can be mounted on a bracket mount secured on a wall surface or clipped onto the user's clothing.