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Coast - RL35R Rechargeable LED Headlamp, 1100 Lumens, Voice-Controlled, ARC280, 4 Colors, USB-C, Safety Signal - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(91 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for Coast - RL35R Rechargeable LED Headlamp, 1100 Lumens, Voice-Controlled, ARC280, 4 Colors, USB-C, Safety Signal - Black
Posted by: Don
Verified Purchase:Yes
First of all the good/great: obviously the huge thing that sets this light apart is the voice control and it works amazingly. On a recent 4x4 camping trip my
girlfriend, her son, and myself all tried the different voice commands from a strong command all the way down to a light whisper and it always worked. Keep in mind, my girlfriend has a pretty strong French accent and we thought for sure some of the commands would fail but it got it right every time.
Ok the light. The light has a crazy amount of options and once I got a good sense of them, I actually started realizing specific situations where you may need to switch modes for a few seconds and then switch back. The voice command makes switching back and forth between modes so easy that you get used to it quick. The one unique mode on this light that's not on any other lights I own is the arc mode. As a general area light that doesn't blind the $#@+ out of your fellow campers if you happen to glance over, it is truly amazing. I love the arc mode.
Ok a couple of future improvements we can hope for: The most annoying thing that needs to change is the lighted voice activation button. It's on the underside of the light and stays lit so it throws this very slight green glow into your eyes that distracts you in low light situations. With arc, flood, spot, no issue but with red and blue you notice it. But... where it really creates a problem is when you want it off and are trying to see at night. I know, lol, but let me give you an example. We're walking across the meadow just after sunset to check out the stars. The light from the sky is perfect for seeing the trail so we all have our lights off but my light has this annoying indicator lamp just above my eyes. We're all around the campfire and are wearing our headlights because we get up occasionally to go get a drink, bathroom, etc. but at the fire our lights are not illuminated but... there's that annoying green glow in my eyes again. So COAST, on your next rendition, put the indicator light on the side, top, or eliminate it. The button itself is in a good convenient location.
Other than that, the light is a little bulky/heavy. The separate battery with the relocation extension cord helps with this but I think this light can be significantly streamlined.
Overall: if someone said you have to pick one light and one light only to have for every situation and no other options, I without hesitation would choose this light.
girlfriend, her son, and myself all tried the different voice commands from a strong command all the way down to a light whisper and it always worked. Keep in mind, my girlfriend has a pretty strong French accent and we thought for sure some of the commands would fail but it got it right every time.
Ok the light. The light has a crazy amount of options and once I got a good sense of them, I actually started realizing specific situations where you may need to switch modes for a few seconds and then switch back. The voice command makes switching back and forth between modes so easy that you get used to it quick. The one unique mode on this light that's not on any other lights I own is the arc mode. As a general area light that doesn't blind the $#@+ out of your fellow campers if you happen to glance over, it is truly amazing. I love the arc mode.
Ok a couple of future improvements we can hope for: The most annoying thing that needs to change is the lighted voice activation button. It's on the underside of the light and stays lit so it throws this very slight green glow into your eyes that distracts you in low light situations. With arc, flood, spot, no issue but with red and blue you notice it. But... where it really creates a problem is when you want it off and are trying to see at night. I know, lol, but let me give you an example. We're walking across the meadow just after sunset to check out the stars. The light from the sky is perfect for seeing the trail so we all have our lights off but my light has this annoying indicator lamp just above my eyes. We're all around the campfire and are wearing our headlights because we get up occasionally to go get a drink, bathroom, etc. but at the fire our lights are not illuminated but... there's that annoying green glow in my eyes again. So COAST, on your next rendition, put the indicator light on the side, top, or eliminate it. The button itself is in a good convenient location.
Other than that, the light is a little bulky/heavy. The separate battery with the relocation extension cord helps with this but I think this light can be significantly streamlined.
Overall: if someone said you have to pick one light and one light only to have for every situation and no other options, I without hesitation would choose this light.
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Headlamp with awesome features
on July 5, 2024
Posted by: palradkin
from Delaware
Gender:Male
I got this headlamp recently and I have to tell you it is the best. I have many other Coast products, but this one is the bomb. I use a headlamp regularly. I cannot tell you how many times I have come inside, turned off my headlamp, then get outside with my hands full and now I have to put things down to turn on my headlamp.....NOT ANYMORE! This thing is great. I just push the button on the bottom, put it on, and turn it on/off, up/down, with just my voice. I don't know what I did without this headlamp till now!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
Finally everything I ever wanted in a Headlamp
on July 2, 2024
Posted by: Vance
from Safety Harbor, Fl
Gender:Male
I wanted to give this headlamp a true workout before reviewing it and I am happy to report this is the best most useful headlamp ever. I have owned countless headlamps from cheap to expensive. I found Coast headlamps have been the best. They have continued to evolve and I have owned many I always found the next generation better than the last but they were never perfect. I would always want a little more brightness but then the battery life would be limited or the focus and brightness would be difficult to adjust. Then my wishes were granted the new RL35R is a dream come true I couldn't even imagine a headlamp like this. It has all the functions you will ever want spot, flood, colored lights red and blue and an amazing close light they call arc for close work. I use it for sewing and close up hands work. In addition there is a safety light in the back that holds the rechargeable battery. That's right rechargeable and it has plenty of power to keep your light going for hours you can even give your phone a boost in an emergency. I take this light on the job, camping, boating on my kayak oh yea its water resistant and if you bike at dusk it may save your life with the flashing rear light. All these features make this hands down best headlamp available. But wait there is more the mind blowing voice activation and its not just a gimmick it really works and its brilliant. For about a week I was just going around talking to my headlamp it works flawless I cant tell you what a time saver this is. There is no wasted time fiddling around with the controls or changing the battery's its just seamless. Need a little just say Coast spot need it brighter just say it and it does it so handy.
You won't be sorry with the purchase of this light and if you are a generous person give one to someone you know who is still holding the penlight in their mouth they will thank
you.
You won't be sorry with the purchase of this light and if you are a generous person give one to someone you know who is still holding the penlight in their mouth they will thank
you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Posted by: Keith Horsburgh
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
The voice command is beneficial for people wearing gloves while working. Most lights have tiny buttons which cannot be turned on without a bare finger tip. The ability to put the battery on a belt gives added space in confined areas.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Posted by: Zelj
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great light for a great price. Would recommend product
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Posted by: Tmifred
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
When I first read about this headlamp, I thought why would I need voice activated? There are some occasions when my hand are full. But my true delight is that it is just plain fun. More fun than I could ever imagine a headlamp would be. I can tell it to turn on or to be brighter or less bright or just show the ark or red light or green light or blue light. I can even turn on rear lights. I’m having so much fun showing this off and telling my Coast headlamp what to do. You can do that to many people or things and get away with it. Coast Off!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent headlamp
on June 23, 2024
Posted by: Mandohin
from South Texas
Gender:Male
I’ve been using this headlamp for about a month now and have been loving it. As a rancher there are many times your hands are dirty and you constantly turning your headlamp on or off with your hands means your face getting dirty. With the voice activation this problem was solved. Also love the fact you can send it straight to the red light instead of having to flip through other colors before reaching red. This will come in handy for photographers that develop their own film and require a red light and also in outdoor situations with animals you don’t want to spook with white light. And of course when you’re out at night with others and don’t want to blind them when y’all are talking. The back light is a nice touch making this really great for anything where you want to be seen. From morning walks to working on a vehicle on the side of the road at night; that red light makes you visible to others behind you. Which could save your life. The light is super bright and can last me about a week without charging depending on what I do that week. The only thing I would like to see added to this would be a strap that goes across the top of your head to keep the headlamp from sliding down in instances when you jump down as was done with the WPH34R (which I love and highly recommend as well). I have not experience much slippage with this light but because I’m mindful to not really jolt it. Overall this is an amazing light at a great price and I plan on buying more. The additional head strap would be a nice improvement though!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent!
on June 20, 2024
Posted by: One Happy Farmer
from Butternut, WI
Gender:Female
This headlamp is awesome! We are a farming family and long time COAST customers, owning several headlamps. This headlamp exceeded my expectations. The voice control feature works very well. It's a huge help to be able to control my head lamp without touching it, as my hands are often dirty or in gloves. The variety of colors available and ability to dim is a huge perk. The battery life is long and recharges quickly. I highly recommend this head lamp!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com