life gear 1000 lumen 6 c-cell from Costco $100

[Up All Night]

Re: at Costco for 48.99

Jay,
Thanks for the pics! Does it have the momentary switch with two or more levels? The HP14 I have is certainly a well made light. At $50 with 1000 lumen output I would definitely grab one. Regulated or not!!

P.S.
Kudos to Hooked on Fenix and Whiteled for the heads-up!

 

[StorminMatt]

Re: at Costco for 48.99

I was at Costco today(Toronto) and there were none to be found. Considering how slow product migration is once it hits US stores,.....I'm not holding my breath!!

None of the Costcos in my area have this light, either. Apparently, Northern California stores were supposed to get their shipment on November 7. But they're still waiting, and say they expect to get them in next week. We'll see.

 

[Jay611j]

Re: at Costco for 48.99

Jay,
Thanks for the pics! Does it have the momentary switch with two or more levels? The HP14 I have is certainly a well made light. At $50 with 1000 lumen output I would definitely grab one. Regulated or not!!

P.S.
Kudos to Hooked on Fenix and Whiteled for the heads-up!

Anytime. It does have a momentary switch with high 1000L/low 40L/SOS and it acts the same as my HP7 switch with the addition of an SOS mode which I don't like, it's just another mode to have to cycle through when you're trying to use momentary. Also, the low mode uses PWM but doesn't bother me as much as some other lights do. I used it a little while ago to walk the dogs and this thing really pumps out the lumens, very surprised by it oo:.

 

[ToyTank]

Re: at Costco for 48.99

I'm surprised the tint seems quite pleasant from the ceiling bounce photos. Thanks I'm going to have to get one I wasn't impressed in the store but your photos swayed me.

With costco 90 day no questions asked returns on ANYTHING:twothumbs

 

[my#1hobby]

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I'm surprised the tint seems quite pleasant from the ceiling bounce photos. Thanks I'm going to have to get one I wasn't impressed in the store but your photos swayed me.

With costco 90 day no questions asked returns on ANYTHING:twothumbs

I finally made it to my Costco and picked one up. I would try out the lights until you find the tint you like. I tried out multiple lights shining them on a white box and saw a few variations in the tints, some appeared bluish while others were white, and one appeared to be even a neutral tint, but didn't appear as bright as the others. I took the one that was the whitest and brightest . Don't forget to grab the Costco eneloop pack if you don't already have any.

 

[mikekoz]

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Looks like I will get my hands on one on Monday! It looks like it is the size of a 3C cell light. Will 3C's fit inside of it?

 

[StorminMatt]

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Looks like I will get my hands on one on Monday! It looks like it is the size of a 3C cell light. Will 3C's fit inside of it?

Now if only I COULD get my hands on one! It looks like Southern California is the only place that actually got them, and Costco stores don't seem to be willing to ship them. Up here in Northern California, the stores say they are on order BUT also a discontinued item. It doesn't sound like we will get them here.

Interestingly, if you try to order one online, it says that the item number isn't valid.

 

[Stereodude]

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So, I bought one today to check it out. The batteries are in a 3S3P configuration. I don't know if it's regulated or not. I dropped in 9 AA Eneloops and it seems just as bright as the alkalines, but that doesn't mean much.

FWIW, the cutaway drawing on the color product sheet in the package shows a big fat resistor on the PCB with other parts and says "Custom Board with Customer Programmed Microcontroller (MCU) Driver Circuit". However, the sheet doesn't seem specific to the HP550. It looks generic for many Coast flashlights.

Also, there is no warning against rechargeable or Lithium batteries in the B&W instruction sheet. It does point out you can put the battery pack into the flashlight either end first (polarity doesn't matter).

 

[GaryM]

Costco in St. Louis has these lights in stock. I was looking at them today. Looks like I might need to go back.

 

[Turbo DV8]

Would someone please provide the Costco item number for the HP550? None in the Sf Bay Area yet, according to the Sunnyvale store. The item nmber would be good to have so a quick phone call could take the place of a store visit to see if/when they become available here. Thanks.

 

[whiteled]

Would someone please provide the Costco item number for the HP550? None in the Sf Bay Area yet, according to the Sunnyvale store. The item nmber would be good to have so a quick phone call could take the place of a store visit to see if/when they become available here. Thanks.

ITM/ART 686885

 

[Turbo DV8]

Thanks. One negative, from beamshot videos I've seen of this light, compared to my P7 and P14, there is a big black hole in the beam through most of it's entire zoom, until you get close to the tightest spot. The P14, and especially the P7, have just a uniform coverage all the way from flood to spot. Something different is going on with this light's lens/emitter combination, not quite up to snuff compared to the P7 P14, but then it sounds like these HP550's have a much more desireable tint compared to the other's washed-out grey cast.

 

[cccpull]

What video have you seen of the HP550?

 

[StorminMatt]

Would someone please provide the Costco item number for the HP550? None in the Sf Bay Area yet, according to the Sunnyvale store. The item nmber would be good to have so a quick phone call could take the place of a store visit to see if/when they become available here. Thanks.

I hate to say it. But it looks like we've gotten the shaft here in Northern California. Unless you are willing to make a drive to Bakersfield (the closest place that actually stocks this light, and about 300 miles from Sacramento or the Bay Area), you're most likely not going to see it.

 

[my#1hobby]

What video have you seen of the HP550?

Coast HP550 indoor/outdoor videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMb6jKGcKHg&feature=youtu.be

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[cccpull]

Well, called local Costco and was told it was a discontinued item and they would not get it anymore. Strange, I had never seen it before.

 

[Turbo DV8]

What video have you seen of the HP550?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-FMu1yTQA8&feature=youtu.be

 

[Vesper]

Why were these two threads merged anyway? They were about two completely different flashlights. :shrug:

Anyway my local Costco near Seattle has a ton of these. Weird Costco said they were discontinued. Maybe having ordered a finite amount, they were "discontinued" after full delivery. They seem to have a lot of stuff quickly come and go. Might have to pick up the Coast tomorrow. Have a zillion Eneloops without a home.

 

[StorminMatt]

Well, called local Costco and was told it was a discontinued item and they would not get it anymore. Strange, I had never seen it before.

Let me guess. You're in Northern California?

Anyway, what seems SO odd is that Coast would expend all the time, money, and effort to design and produce this light. But they're only going to do a limited run for Costco (only to be sold in certain regions), and THAT'S IT!

 

[mikekoz]

I was able to get a friend of mine to pick up one of these and I am very impressed with it! It looks like an oversized version of my Coast HP7. Just like the HP7, it has the best focusing mechanism of ANY flashlight out there. It is an awesome thrower at its narrowest beam setting, and it lights up our entire back yard in wide mode! In my opinion, this is the best light right now as far as what you get for your dollar. I may even look into getting a second one! I will fully test it on Wednesday evening when we go visit my in laws that live out in the country.