Independent Firearms & Outdoor Gear Reviews Since 2007
Flashlights are handy (and make great gifts), but the Coast FL75 headlamp is a better choice for many tasks. Think of every time you’ve used a flashlight, then consider if it would have been better to be hands-free too. Don’t get me wrong – today’s LED technology has given us some compact and powerful options. … Read more
The Coast BX316 has been with me for a few months now. Coast Portland offered to send me this knife for testing and review, and I am glad they did. For some, the BX316 might be a bit large for an EDC knife but not for me. I‘ve used this knife for a wide range … Read more
This March, Coast FDX 300 and 302 knives will begin shipping. These knives will feature a patent pending locking system that combines two of the blade locks offered by Coast. The strong, easy to use Frame-Lock and the patented, adjustable tension Double-Lock system will provide an extra secure blade lock. The Double-Lock system is a … Read more
The Coast HX5 flashlight makes a great every day carry flashlight, and is light enough to carry backpacking. The HX5 is a solid, small size flashlight that feels good in the hand. Coast used their Slide Focus system which allows easy one-handed use of the light. Instead of twisting the end of the flashlight to … Read more
We’re sneaking this one in as a Father’s Day gift suggestion, because the Coast HL27 headlamp is one of those products that can do double duty. Gear like this comes in handy for household projects as well as hiking and camping. What makes the HL27 such a multipurpose winner? The step-less zoom and light control … Read more