COAST LP30R 1000L Rechargeable Headlamp

Disclaimer: Coast sent me this headlamp to test, but the review and views expressed are all my own. I've had this headlamp for a few weeks now and have taken it on trail rides, hikes, caves, and stargazing, and used it when the power went out during a storm and when swapping my spark plugs. It's a great all-purpose headlamp that’s very lightweight, with a super comfortable headband (the silicone strip really makes it). The flood and spot modes both give great coverage or throw depending on what you need, and the red and green lights are perfect for preserving your night vision while stargazing. Turbo is bright, but the 30-second auto step-down takes some getting used to. I’m sure that helps save battery life and guessing it helps with heat management too in a package that’s this small and light so it’s a tradeoff I’m ok with. The IP54 rating (spray resistance, not submersion) is adequate for most outings I go on. As for runtime: the bright flood mode is rated for 2 hours, and in my own drain test it went over 3 hours before I really noticed the dimming. I was able to see well enough with it at about 4 hours to make it down and up a flight of stairs in the dark, but it was very dim. I love that it runs on the rechargeable or swaps to a plain AA if you're caught out. One thing you'll either love or hate: the battery compartment has two "stages" of closed, and it takes the second click to fully latch. The first time it worried me, but after repeated use the double click became the audible assurance it's good to go; like listening for the locks when you walk away from your car. This isn't the lightest, brightest, or sturdiest headlamp out there, but it's light enough, bright enough, and one of the best jack-of-all-trades headlamps I've used. I'd recommend it for just about any activity that's not on the water, especially for people on the go who want a little bit of everything in a small, lightweight package. It's earned its place in my day pack, and I'm curious what else Coast has to offer. Full test video coming on my YouTube channel, Fresh Air Expeditions

I love the light itself!! Super bright. Not bulky like most with this many lumens. Lasts a long time between charging. The only thing I would change is the way the headband attaches. It keeps coming loose from the light. But other than that I would but this again!

I own several different brands of headlamps, mostly because I forget them, so I buy what is available. I am blue-eyed and also autistic, having too much light is an issue for me, especially at night while I'm hiking or up under a tent. Having the ability to change the light brightness when I need white light is paramount in close applications, I am just sensitive to light. Having the red/green option is fantastic, especially when I'm hiking in the evening or early mornings. Being able to keep my footing with the red light and having my pupils dilated improves my safety as I traverse rocks, roots and sticks on the trails, plus I don't blind the person in front or behind me. The battery is more than sufficient and holds their charge for longer than I expect while sitting in my backpack. While I probably push the waterproofness, I still haven't had one of Coast products let me down, and I've been in a lot of downpours while hiking.

Well was excited to try out this new slim profile bright light Headlamp. Coast being a good quality brand for what I thought…. Purchase this headlamp last week and didn’t even get a chance to use it . $30 and it broke prior to use , plastic clip that holds headlamp into housing broke! It is a po0r design and unable to use due to mounting clip broken. Or happy. I would suggest not buying!!! I bought a surge headlamp from tractor supply almost a year ago for 20 bucks and it hasn’t let me down still working in. I use it almost every time I’m at work.Iam mobile mechanic that is on call and needs my lights functioning properly and ready to go. This was not what I paid for and coast needs to put better design into its product,