The Coast Breaker is a rugged, professional-grade LED flashlight designed for demanding environments and emergency situations. With its impact-resistant construction and powerful beam, it’s positioned as a reliable tool for both everyday carry and critical situations. It’s also a heavy, solid light that you can literally break things with like the window of your car should you need to get out of the car in an emergency situation. I have had the Breaker Flashlight in Stainless Steel for about a month or so now and it is just as handy as can be.
This is a solid flashlight, it would not be the flashlight that I would quickly add to my hunting pack, there are far too many other great lights from Coast that can work for your hunting pack like the RL35R headlamp which is far lighter and has voice command allowing you to turn it on and off by saying “Coast On” or “Coast off”. The RL35R is as cool as it gets for a headlamp and it’s perfect for that use as well as any camping or hiking where you want a quality headlamp. However the Breaker from Coast is a different light all together. It offers heft and weight and it recharges allowing you to keep it charged when needed and not have to worry about batteries.
This is the flashlight I want in my car and on my nightstand because it gives me some weight in my hand should I need it. It also offers me the ability to fine tune the beam of the flashlight quickly and easily from a pin point beam to a wide flood. It is an investment at close to $100.00. There are cheaper lights on the market but you get what you pay for when you look at a cheaper flashlight and when you feel this light you will quickly understand what I mean. This light has five modes of brightness and a quick look at the tail cap will easily tell you what mode you are in. It also has a charge level indicator allowing you to plan out your use and showing you when you need to charge up. You have the ability to direct charge and you can always switch to a 3 AAA battery option with this flashlight.
Key Features
- Impressive Output: up to 1000 lumens with high/medium/low modes, Moon Glow and a turbo mode
- Durable Construction: Stainless Steel Design
- Water Resistance: IP67-rated protection against water and dust
- Battery Options: Compatible with both rechargeable 18650 battery or 3 AAA batteries
- Beam Distance: Reaches up to 235 meters
Performance
The Breaker delivers consistent performance with its pure beam optics system. The focusing beam can be adjusted from flood to spot, making it versatile for different scenarios. Runtime varies from 2.5 hours on high to 26 hours on low mode enough to easily last you all night and then some.
Build Quality
The Stainless Steel Design feels solid and premium in hand. The textured grip pattern provides secure handling even in wet conditions. The tail switch is tactile and responsive.
Value Proposition
While not the cheapest option in its category, the Breaker justifies its price point through professional-grade build quality and versatile functionality. The included holster and dual power source options add to its overall value and having the knowledge you can do just about anything and this light is going to stand up to whatever abuse your throw it’s way.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Excellent build quality and durability
- Versatile beam focusing system
- Multiple power source options
- Good runtime on lower settings
Cons
- Premium price point
- Relatively heavy compared to competitors
Verdict
The Coast Breaker is a professional-grade flashlight that delivers on its promises of durability and performance. It’s particularly well-suited for first responders, security professionals, or anyone needing a reliable, high-performance flashlight. While the price point may be steep for casual users, the quality and features make it a worthwhile investment for those who depend on their gear.
