Abstract: A disposable flashlight comprising a hollow flexible outer casing having a first end and a second end, a top end cap member for attachment to said first end, the end cap member having an aperture for an electric lamp device and a bottom end cap for attachment to said second end. A battery holding member is placed within the outer casing, the holding member comprising parallel first and second concave battery jackets; a first battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, said first battery being placed in the first jacket with its positive terminal proximate to said bottom end cap; a second battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, said second battery being placed in said second jacket with its positive terminal proximate to said top end. An electric lamp means is in electrical contact with the batteries and extends through the aperture.