A 14-year-old boy was on a camping trip when his flashlight’s lithium battery exploded, causing third-degree burns.

If we told you that we only had a “few” lights that we take camping and hiking with us, we’d be lying. The truth is, we’ve got the “right” light for just about any situation. We’ve got headlamps that are perfect for scaling hiking paths in the dark, flashlights that’ll pick up even the smallest [...]

The Coast Polysteel 600R is the newest member to the brand’s nearly indestructible line of waterproof flashlights. It’s the first one to provide more than just light. The Polysteel 600R comes with a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack that can be used to power-up any USB device you happen to be carrying. We put this [...]

We took our HX5 out into the field on a recent camping trip, and loved how it’s lightweight functionality improved everything from cooking s’mores around the campfire to going for a night hike.  When out on the trail, we clipped Coast’s HX5 to the bill of our cap, and used it’s spotlight beam to clearly [...]

Overview: Goal Zero tries to put power in the hands of every person because they believe in human potential. All of their products have solar power integrated into them somehow. Since the sun is everywhere, it’s one of the most reliable ways to power things. What Makes It Unique: The Goal Zero Torch 250 has [...]

The key things you need when camping. Tent, campfire, water, food, flashlight. No one wants to wander around in the dark, trying to find more firewood or use the restroom. There are plenty of flashlights out there and we have taken our fare share on camping trips that don’t even hold enough battery power to [...]