Coast HL8R Rechargeable Pure Beam Focusing Headlamp, 800 Lumens, 702' Beam

2025-05-11T20:00:00

A recent opportunity to test the headlamp function went well. I purchased mainly for extending my outdoor chores "daylight". The focused beam provided excellent lighting at 5-8 feet ahead. I am anticipating the outdoor flood light function for more general lighting when needed to be equally helpful. Rechargeable battery is a big advantage, will monitor the run time as I go. I plan to test the headlamp for indoor applications when the task dictates.

Robert G.

2025-05-07T20:00:00

I have used this headlamp for the last 10 plus years. The only issue i have is that the battery clips that hold it on the back fail. I am positive they will eventually find a fix for this .With that said coast still gets a 5 star rating from me. The life time warranty is no joke. They have approved all 4 warranties on this light with no questions asked. The customer service is awesome. I have called to order replacement head bands. I told them I was going to pay but would not take payment and sent 2 of them free of charge. Coast will be the only company I will use to light the dark for me and my family. Thank you coast for a great product and awesome customer service which we all know is hard to find these days.

Mixedup2156

2025-04-06T20:00:00

I have owned this headlamp a long time now, Perhaps 5-6 years? It gets constant use and i absolutely love it! The lighting is very bright, the battery lasts very long (several hours at medium) the beam point location is easy to adjust, as is the beam width, and it stays on my head crawling around in all places at odd angles! It is worth paying the higher price, as you are purchasing a really decent tool that is well made. I have owned it long enough now that I had to purchase a new elastic headband about a year ago. And I now just replace the 4400mA Hour Lithium Ion battery pack as the battery finally wore out (Would not hold a charge). I like it enough to do ongoing repairs rather than go out and purchase a new headlamp. The product is easy to keep in good repair as it is designed to be serviceable, a rarity in products in today's society! I can't think of one gripe I have for this product!

Cam S.

2025-03-03T19:00:00

Brightest headlamp on the market. Battery has long life. Great customer service.

Jerry

2025-02-10T19:00:00

Great product! Top quality materials that will no doubt last me for several years. Super bright light and very versatile.

DavidS

2025-02-02T19:00:00

Super bright and easy to use. Wasn't aware that it come with 2 battery packs, what a treat. One is rechargeable and one takes AA's. Always ready

Bright e.

2025-01-26T19:00:00

This is an amazing light! Comfortable, bright, user friendly! Love these coast products and will keep buying for our farm and ranch.

Sam J.

2025-01-22T19:00:00

Just received this today. I ordered the bundle Package, so it came with the Alkaline Battery Pack, with batteries, two Rechargeable batteries, and all the necessary cables. This is now the best headlamp I own. Do yourself a favor, even if you think you don't need one, get one, TODAY!

PistolGrip44

2025-01-17T19:00:00

Great light. Great service. Third Coast product. All have high standards.

JKeating

2025-01-10T19:00:00

I have the HL27 which is a great headlamp! I purchased the HL8R for one of my sons as a gift. He loves it! Quite a bit brighter than the HL27. Really lights up the night very nicely, a lot of light for a headlamp.

DarkVader

2025-01-09T19:00:00

This is my second HL8R. I purchased my first one many years ago and love it. I use mine nearly every night. I recharge it when I come in and it's ready to go another night.

Turkeyman

2024-12-28T19:00:00

This is my second Coast HL8R and the first one served well for over ten years. Best in the field and tough conditions.

JK3Rivers

2024-12-21T19:00:00

Not much to say except it is really really nice all around compared to most other headlamps. For the price and build quality it's hard to beat.

Ed K.

2024-12-15T19:00:00

Great Product, came with all the necessary batteries!

Mart

2024-12-14T19:00:00

I would love to buy 4 dozen more Coast headlamps for my crew, but no longer being able to buy replacement headbands for our HL8Rs makes it impossible to trust Coast to support the products that it sells. Looks like we will be looking for a new vendor.

BobbyJ

2024-12-10T19:00:00

The light is amazing and bright and focus it perfectly unlike that new 15,000 lumen xp80r rechargeable light that when you focus it's almost comparable to the flood light on this headlamp. This headlamps flood light is big but when you put it on the spot beam it is very tight and not fuzzy around the edges. My absolutely only complaint with this headlamp is the headband which only lasts about a month and I've emailed them and asked why they haven't made the rubber version like on some of their other headlamps but they haven't made it yet. I got my wife a Coast headlamp last year that came with an extra rubber headband so I was able to get it to work with this headlamp with some zip ties to hold the power wires down and it looks terrible and hillbilly made but I no longer have to deal with the headband stretching out after a month of use. Would I buy another one of these probably not unless they change the headband. I would have bought my wife this exact light if they had changed the headband but they didn't so I went with one that was a rubber version and hers works perfect as does mine since I've switched the headband to the rubber version. I will continue to buy Coast products because they actually stand behind their warranties. I would go as far to say that they are comparable to vortex optics warranty! No questions asked and they go above and beyond the warranty issue and they are extremely fast at getting the item back to you!

Ryanl

2024-12-06T19:00:00

Had many head band lights in the past. Great for walking the dog on winter nights. This light is the best so far. Got two of them now. One for the wife and one for me.

Mike

2024-11-11T19:00:00

This light is well made , bright and good long battery life, the battery pack can be clip to your belt or put in pocket if you feel its to heavy to keep on your head. It dose come with extension cord, very happy with this light. Only think i wish was a stronger is the strap itself it seems a little week to me as i'm working the light moves around on my head a bit.

Jr1967

2024-10-30T20:00:00

I bought and used this headlight for fishing also at work too ,this is second headlight I bought, because this is very good quality product and life time warranty too. The first headlight I bought it was longtime ago (i don't remember when, but I think it bought before COVID like over 7 years I get ) this headlight still works good to now . I bought second for extra on hand Finally, Coast product is very good quality and lifetime warranty too , I recommend everyone who travels & sports hunting fishing hiking or working, it's very good for it Thank you Coast

Bao T.

2024-10-26T20:00:00

I have used the HL8R headlamp for many years. My main use for this was in my auto repair business (I am now retired). I told everyone who would ask about my headlamp that it was a necessary tool and not just a luxury item. This headlamp has served me well for probably more than 10 years and probably longer. I would use it all day (when needed) in the garage and then plug it in at the end of the day and it was ready for me the following day. I would also use this light for carpentry work or really anything that would require the need for hands free working, when you need the extra light. The only real issue with this light was the headband would stretch out after a while, but given the fact that I wore this everyday, I am not complaining. I would highly recommend this headlamp for anyone who needs a quality light that will serve you well.

R.H

2024-10-10T20:00:00

Best headlamp ever. I have had one about 10 years, use almost daily and still works good.

Christina

2024-09-26T20:00:00

This a great headlight. I use it almost every day in my work. However, it's not very good for long term everyday usage. The headband stretches out. The rechargeable battery gets weak. The major downside is the headband. They use to sell replacements for $7. They quit doing that. Customer service told me 2 years ago they were discontinuing the HL8R. Have yet to do that. So the only way you can get a new headband is to buy it all new. I have gone thru 3 so far. But, I do so because it is a great product new. Everyday use last me about a year.

Jeff

2024-09-21T20:00:00

Used torch on a long bicycle trip where having a headlamp at night was essential. I've had coast torches before and we're always reliable and lasted long. Plus very durable.

Lewis R.

2024-09-09T20:00:00

Coast is a great company with great products they stand behind ! I wouldn't go anywhere else. Customer service is 5+ star !

Andrew D.

2024-08-22T20:00:00

I have had this headlamp over 15 years. I love it. Use it to take out the animals. (5am & 9pm). Don't know what I'd do without it. Usually use by it on the lowest setting and recharge every 3 months. On highest I can see deer in the woods & yard. Need a new head band pretty soon

Owl 2.

2024-08-16T20:00:00

I'm a lifetime purchaser of coast flashlights. Their attention to detail is excellent. I'm critical of any type of piece of equipment, but it is hard to find fault with coast headlamps. I am very pleased with the HL8R headlamp Which I use in all outdoor situations and in all extreme temperatures. They have a supreme warranty, which is what keeps me coming back to purchase more.

Ashley

2024-07-14T20:00:00

Great headlamp, Coast is an amazing company. My old headlamp broke and they honored the lifetime warranty and sent me a new one. I will always go with coast when it comes to flashlights and headlamps. Top of the line products and customer service.

Ken B.

2024-07-12T20:00:00

Got this headlamp.and by far am I impressed..great brightness and can easy go to a dimmer mode..I highly recommend this ..

Tony

2024-06-22T20:00:00

I bought this light almost 5 years ago. It still works just as good as the day I bought it. From winter storms to thunder storms, burning summer days to freezing cold winter nights this was always my go to light when working on broken down trucks/trailers anywhere from the side of the highway to a drop yard. My only complaint and the reason for not giving it 5 stars is that the headlamp strap both the top and sides are ver worn and stretched. It cannot be adjusted anymore and I'm in need of new ones. When I bought the light I think I spent 150 dollars on it, and now it has dropped to 100 dollars. My light still works perfectly so I can't see spending 100 bucks on a new one just because it needs a new strap. Wish coast would sell the strap separately since you can get replacement battery packs and extension cables for this model. Please support team help me!

Tyler t.

2024-06-10T20:00:00

Pretty Good Headlight but could be better. I think they should have done more end user testing. 1. The charging port should have been usb-c, its standard now on everything. 2. The slots holding the headband to the light/battery need to be thinner. The width allows the light to slip out frequently. 3.Instead of a single buckle in the back, there should have been 2, one of each side closer to the front this would allow more adjustment without the adjustment getting into the battery pack.

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