Headlamps are indispensable for anyone who works, hikes, or travels in darkness. The gear, by design, points your light wherever you look, leaving both hands free. It can make a tremendous difference.

Unfortunately, the most common complaint about these devices is battery life. Dead batteries render them useless and expensive to operate. Coast has changed that scenario with a very powerful headlamp sporting an adjustable lens that will shine a beam the length of a football field. In normal use, it can last for 40 hours on a single charge. Here’s the description from the manufacturer.

FL75R-1509A

The all-new front-loaded FL75R headlamp not only offers up to 530 lumens, but this LED headlamp is now rechargeable. It combines focusing, red and white dual-color beams with COAST’s industry-leading optical technology and a compact size. The FL75R includes a high-quality lithium rechargeable battery pack and standard alkaline batteries. The lithium battery can be charged inside the headlamp, or outside. The FL75R projects a clear, bright light up to 512 feet/156 meters away and has high, medium, and low output modes to choose between maximum brightness or to conserve battery life…. [continued]

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