
Review Summary
2024-12-22T19:00:00
Great design, comfortable fit, and great warranty !!!
Jb
2024-12-13T19:00:00
My older one had broken and Coast replaced it with a new model and it works much better
Big B.
2024-09-13T20:00:00
I just bought this week. Put it on, and with the straps extended as far as possible. Barely fits my head. I don't have a huge head, so I was very dissatisfied.
Bill
2024-08-16T20:00:00
This is a replacement for the HL-4, Easy to deal with. Great service
Joe
2024-01-26T19:00:00
I'm a 74-year-old disabled veteran with hearing, mobility, and vision impairments. Speaking to my vision issues - I suffer from inoperable cataracts. My eyes can still resolve shapes pretty well, but, as the lenses of my eyes become more opaque, I need much brighter lighting in order to see. My Coast HL-45 Headlamp has a lot going for it: (a) its quality built and can withstand being turned off and on many times, all day, every day; (b) it's comfortable, and I can wear it all day long: most of the time, I don't even notice it's there; (c) the light it produces is the correct colour temperature for my vision requirements, and there are 2 intensity levels to choose from; (d) the headlamp has a red beam option, which I use when I have to get up during the night without disturbing my sleeping wife; (e) battery life of the HL-45 is good with my rechargeable AA batteries; (f) I have been using my HL- for 8->10 hours a day, 365 days a year, but the switches still work like new. Coast has replaced my headlamp twice, under warranty, and their customer service has been fantastic. They are courteous, patient, and friendly - they sound like they genuinely do care for my safety and satisfaction. I became acquainted with Coast products many years ago, as a young man who worked on the farm and also went fishing after dark. I recognized Coast build quality from the first time I picked up one of their products and held them in my hands you can feel the quality. Coast's service, reliability, and courtesy are just as good as their build quality, so I'm happy to write this glowing review of my HL-45. I highly recommend Coast products, and the company, itself.
Jim C.
2023-08-25T20:00:00
Pro: The light is nice and bright and the red beam is an eye saver, whether it is used alone, or in tandum with the white light. Comfortable to wear and easy to change batteries. Con: It doesn't last as long as it should.
Hawaii B.
2023-04-16T20:00:00
Headband is too short (tight) resulting in headaches. The light is good.
Jg
2023-02-17T19:00:00
The old version died on me and coast replacement was this it seem like an improvement over the older generation. I had to tow a friend the other night, and It worked great so far..
Fireview
2022-12-09T19:00:00
I bought it a few months ago it works good but battery cover seams to not be to stay on that well you might want to secure it with something also the switch turns its self on if you store it in a back pack. I have a cuple of them other than the little issues they work great for a good price
Southpaul
2022-11-04T20:00:00
I love this hands free light. It has two light levels, and a separate red light with it's own switch, so you don't have to toggle through the white lights to get to the red light. Having the battery pack in the back keeps the weight distributed. The only issue for me is that the headband is a little tight when fully extended. I wear it over my cap, and it probably wouldn't be an issue for someone with a smaller head, or if used with a hard hat, which it can be secured to with 4 clips that come with the light. It uses 3 AAA batteries. To my knowledge, there is not a rechargeable battery pack for this light. That would be a great improvement as I use mine daily.
Steven L.
2022-06-12T20:00:00
Always kept close by super handy and reliable. Light weight and still gives good light.
Jordan
2022-06-05T20:00:00
Great headlight, bright, good battery life, comfortable strap. I use this light all day long 5 days a week for work & average almost 2weeks on a set of batteries.
Gasguy
2022-06-05T20:00:00
Great headlight, bright, good battery life, comfortable strap. I use this light all day long 5 days a week for work & average almost 2weeks on a set of batteries.
Bob P.
2022-04-06T20:00:00
Coast is great for backing up their products with user-friendly warranty support, like a wiring issue or battery cartridge that broke. It's an old fashion value of putting yourself in the other guy's shoes and it's won my loyalty.
Mike G.
2021-12-28T19:00:00
It was a gift I css as n and not assume they liked it
Cole S.
2021-12-16T19:00:00
I never imagined how bright this small light would be. I am aware of Coast products being well made, but I did not realize the quality would be this good at this price
Mike
2021-11-09T19:00:00
Another solid light by Coast. I wish it had an adjustment from flood to spot, or if it had to be one or the other, spotlight as that is just as useful for work and more useful on the trail.
KenDay
2021-04-07T20:00:00
This is a great item at an amazing price. Very bright (or not when/if you prefer the lower luman setting. Yes!
raschmidt
2020-12-28T19:00:00
way brighter than I thought it would be and seems like its constructed well.
rraggie
2020-12-26T19:00:00
Can't beat this light for the price. It is convenient and lightweight. I bought two.
Clem
2020-12-26T19:00:00
Indispensable! We have a disabled child who requires treatments, medications, and equipment checks overnight every night. For years, we fumbled with small flashlights which were less than ideal. Although it seemed like a goofy thought at first, our transition to using a Coast headlamp has been an absolute game changer. With this model, the red light doesn't bother our child nearly as much and I can't tell you all how critical it is that our second hand is freed up from holding a light source. Ever try to string and start an IV with one hand? Just sayin'. So thankful we made the transition to a headlamp. And Coast makes really good ones. I rate this particular model with four stars only because the design is an issue. Where the wire enters the battery pack is a failure point. We have had two replaced now due to that same failure. I believe having the battery pack integrated with the light with no exposed wire would be more reliable and will be the next design type we will consider. Now, with that said, Coast is very, very good about standing behind their product. I contacted them both times about these failures and they sent replacements. One time I had to pay for shipping but one time did not.
Optoman
2020-12-26T19:00:00
Middle of the road headset works well and the red light is a good feature
Justin d.
2020-12-21T19:00:00
They are bright, inexpensive, and have a lifetime warranty. It does not get much better than that.
Burnzy
2020-12-21T19:00:00
I have several different brands and types of headlights. This one is by far my favorite one. It has the red and white lights, easy on off buttons. I love it.
JimDav
2020-12-21T19:00:00
I have several different brands and types of headlights. This one is by far my favorite one. It has the red and white lights, easy on off buttons. I love it.
Boatdrinks
2020-12-21T19:00:00
I have several different brands and types of headlights. This one is by far my favorite one. It has the red and white lights, easy on off buttons. I love it.
James0314
2020-07-15T20:00:00
The clip d'ont fit on my hardhat. Whitout clip the headlamp dont fix on my hardhat.
Raphael
2020-05-13T20:00:00
Outstanding customer service. When I contacted them that they headlamp was malfunctioning, all they asked for was a picture of the product to prove I owned one. They then promptly sent me a replacement at NO COST. I found this refreshing, since a couple weeks before I had to contact the makers of the OtterBox smartphone cases, because the rubber of my portion of my case was stretching out of shape, and I wanted them to replace it under their guarantee. OtterBox said OK, but I'd have to pay the $7 shipping and handling fee; given the retail cost of this case, that $7 probably covered their cost for a new case and slow boat shipping, since I still haven't gotten the replacement, but my credit card has been charged. Bottom line, Coast Products and their Coast Headlamps have earned a customer for life, while OtterBox has not. Also, this is the only Coast headlamp of the 6 - 8 that I own has had an issue with battery life; everything else about this and the other lamps of this model that I own work great; easy ON-OFF button, tilting light, 3-strap headstrap keeps them securely in place. I definitely recommend Coast as a company and their headlamps, particularly models: HL3, HL4, HL5, HL8, HL8R, HL27, HL40, and HL45.
ToughCritic
2020-04-16T20:00:00
Awesome light, fits good, stays in place,very bright
Andy
2020-02-25T19:00:00
Great headlamp,very bright with red light .Well worth the price
Ron H.
Wide Angle Flood
High: 400 Lumens
Low: 130 Lumens
High: 91' (28m)
Low: 52' (16m)
High: 3 hour 30 min
Low: 13 hour
3x AAA
4.4 oz (125g)
015286211156
Coast HL45 Headlamps
By daisycreek
These headlamps have dual color lights which are very bright and are very beneficial to me while working my job as an longshoreman and having to wear an hard hat while working at night loading and unloading ships.It is very easy to attach to my hat and the batteries last for up to 13 hours and also waterproof.these headlamps work great and are an great asset to me and I love them.
Excellent headlamp
By Jb
Great design, comfortable fit, and great warranty !!!
Whether you want to put it on your hard hat or simply on your head, the HL45 provides a wide field of view with a red beam option. The beam is optimal for illuminating large areas with its ultra-wide circular beam. The headlamp is extremely versatile as you can cycle through the high output, low output, or red for anti-glare. The white and red switches are located on the bezel.
With Coast's commitment to quality, the HL45 Headlamp is impact resistant, weather resistant and its LED is virtually unbreakable. The HL45 Headlamp is backed by Coast's lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Tested and rated to ANSI/FL1 standards.
Wide Angle Flood Beam
The Wide Angle Flood Beam Optic is ideal for illuminating the broadest possible area in bright, even light. The beam creates a consistent circle of light up to 11.5 feet (3.5 meters) in diameter at 6 feet (1.8 meters) in distance.