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This COAST PTX35R review covers a compact rechargeable pistol light with a feature I did not expect to appreciate as much as I did: an adjustable spot-to-flood beam. Weapon-mounted lights are not new, and there are already plenty of familiar names in this space. Streamlight, SureFire, Viridian, and Olight all have their fans. COAST is … Read more
If you want a durable rechargeable flashlight for your truck, car, or emergency kit, the Coast XP20R is worth a serious look. It delivers high brightness, long runtime, and handy features in a compact package. In addition, it offers USB-C charging and power bank capability, which makes it especially useful during emergencies. I spent several … Read more
Continuing our National Preparedness Month reviews, we have the Coast EAL40R Rechargeable+ Lantern. This is an awesome lantern for general outdoor and camping use, but also for emergencies. And before I get into just how awesome it is, I need to give Coast credit where credit is due. I reviewed the original version of this … Read more
My first post for National Preparedness Month is the Coast Slayer flashlight. National Preparedness Month is about promoting disaster preparedness. So throughout this month, I’ll share some gear that will serve you well as part of your 72-hour kit. Yet it’s also the kind of stuff you can use daily, or add to your camping/outdoor … Read more
While I was going to suggest the Coast FL19 Dual Color Wide Angle Flood as home and camping appropriate, I realized it has another excellent application. Halloween! If I had kids young enough to go out on Halloween, I would rock this headlamp. Nerd dad or not, it’s got a wide angle, rather than long … Read more