I'd investigate the new Zoom R8.

ok, it's larger than a handheld, but still portable enough to operate on batteries
out of a back pack, or on a table.

Doesn't cost much more than a Zoom H2n,
and is vastly more versatile..

http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/recording/multitrack-recorders/removable-media/r8-479915/review