Abstract: A portable general illumination lamp unit having very low power consumption (under 100 mA) and producing a high intensity light. A dual conductor wire protrudes from the lamp housing body to connect to a power source. The lamp housing has a housing body, a flush fitting lid and a downward facing lens. The housing body has an exterior surface suitable for light diffusion. A low power, high intensity light bulb is attached to conductors on the wire using insulated wire straps, and a strain relief member is molded onto the dual conductor wire. The strain relief member is fixed to the lid of the lamp housing and sealed in place with a waterproof epoxy, oriented so that the bulb will be positioned in the center of the housing body. The housing body receives the lid. The opposite end of the wire lead can connect for permanent mounting of the device, or attach to a plug appropriate for the power source desired. Alternatively, the dual conductor wire can connect to a switch and one or more batteries.