After years of trying to work in crawlspaces and attics like a tunnel rat, clutching one of those old army surplus right angle flashlights, I finally broke down and discovered the beauty of the headlamp. Yes, I have caught some crap from plumbers who thought that it “looks dorky”, but when we get into the basement, they become instant converts. With LED technology onboard these little babies are bright, lightweight and last a long time on a set of batteries. My only complaint in the past has been that they just aren’t quite as robust or adjustable as I would like. Cue the Coast FL60, which Coast recently sent to us to review. Read More
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Coast LED Lantern – Light it Up Not Burn it Down
Last year there was an epic power outage that effected a good chunk of the southwestern United States. There’s nothing like an extended power outage to get you back to the basics of what you truly need when modern conveniences like electricity fail. If that power outage lasts into the night, one essential you’ll want plenty of is light. Without it, basic survival tasks like cooking or even finding food in the dark recesses of your home can become impossible. Many people rely on candles for emergency lighting. On the plus side, they never run out of batteries, they’re cheap, and as long as you have matches or lighters, they’re ready at a moment’s notice. The downside to candles is that they can very easily burn down your house. That’s a pretty big downside, and it’s also good reason to consider investing in something like the Coast LED Area Light. Read More