Coast GX30 2300 Lumen Waterproof Alkaline and Rechargeable Dual Power LED Flashlight with Twist Focus, Anti-Roll Cap and Textured Handle, 6 x AA Batteries Included (length 8.5 inches)

So far, so good.. it's bright, solidly made, feels good in your hand/is a nice size, and has a decent lens/beam adjustment built in. I have other previous models that are smaller/more pocket-sized as well and like their product line. I really like that it's not an all-metal housing - which helps it not get super cold in winter (holding it in bare hands outdoors) and that it doesn't seem to have any risk of corrosion etc. All of the aluminum bodied-torches I have issues with batteries getting jammed inside (Maglite) or crusty oxidization forming around the threaded connections etc.

This thing is very bright and runs for a long time. I have a lot of flashlights many of which run on lithium batteries and I’m glad to have one that’s this bright running on AA batteries.

This is the second Coast flashlight I've purchased and I like this one best because of the rubber casing.

I’m a big flashlight guru and this is a super budget light for me. I have to say I’m very pleased with it and would strongly recommend it as a simple, bright flashlight that uses a very common battery and you can store long term for use in an emergency.

Very easy in use, high quality

This flashlight is a 6-AA battery flashlight, not a 4-AA battery flashlight, but I knew that going in and as such, is a little large, but not too big. I'm using with the "Coast AA rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, now on sale on Amazon. They are a 1 1/2 volt AA battery and are excellent too! I needed a robust, waterproof, focusing light and this one is a real keeper! My everyday carry light is a Fenix PD40R v. 3.0, it uses a "#21700" battery and it too is a hell of a light (in an everyday carry size). This Coast light seams to put out a more usable light, with more run time. This Coast flashlight is really good and rugged, and waterproof to 3' for 30 min., but at a much larger size, it's 8.25" long, almost 2" big end diameter, and 1.5" dia. body tube. I have it mounted on my mountain bike, using a "Ram mount" setup, it is just what I was looking for!

I decided it is time to upgrade all my old C-Cell and D-Cell flashlights. The newer LED flashlights put out much more light using smaller and cheaper batteries. I was impressed with the quality of the Coast flashlights and the model GX30 is a winner. It is replacing my old Maglite. The GX30 puts out a scary amount of light in Turbo mode. I can illuminate my large main living area and entrance hall with vaulted ceilings well enough that everyone could read a book. The "Flood" setting is similar to an inspection light. The focused setting is for long distance. It is amazing what a few AA batteries can do.Tip: There are 4 power levels. You do not have to press the power button in completely to quickly sample and/or cycle through the various power levels. That way you can get to your ideal power level quickly.

I really like Coast flashlights, however I can't recommend this model. I owned one for several years and the "on" button failed. Since it had some mileage, I replaced it. The new one was ordered in late November, received in December 2024 and failed within 60 days. It was the same issue. The "on" button does not function. The ability to turn on a flashlight is among my minimum expectations for such a device! I filed a warranty claim with Coast, but a couple of months have passed and they have not responded. I own a couple of their larger flashlights & two of their battery operated lanterns and they seem to work well (even though they are not in daily use. I thought they would honor the warranty request, but this doesn't seem to be a priority for them.