http://www.coastportland.com/articles Get the latest articles on the newest LED technology Mon, 20 May 2013 23:29:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.coastportland.com/articles/coast-to-introduce-powerhouse-hp314-led-flashlight-at-national-hardware-show/ http://www.coastportland.com/articles/coast-to-introduce-powerhouse-hp314-led-flashlight-at-national-hardware-show/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 23:29:15 +0000 admin http://www.coastportland.com/articles/?p=1190 At the 2013 National Hardware Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, we introduced our newest LED flashlight, the HP314. The HP314 features COAST’s Long Range Focusing Optic technology, giving you 1,132 lumens of light and a beam distance of 2,240 feet (683 meters) – all on only four D-cell alkaline batteries. HP314 LED Flashlight [...]]]> http://www.coastportland.com/articles/coast-to-introduce-powerhouse-hp314-led-flashlight-at-national-hardware-show/feed/ 0 http://www.coastportland.com/articles/new-generation-of-rechargeable-led-flashlights-from-coast-on-display-at-national-hardware-show/ http://www.coastportland.com/articles/new-generation-of-rechargeable-led-flashlights-from-coast-on-display-at-national-hardware-show/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 18:00:29 +0000 admin http://www.coastportland.com/articles/?p=1181 We recently displayed our latest rechargeable LED flashlights at the 2013 National Hardware Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The NHS is the premier opportunity for individuals in the housing and home improvement industries to come together discover new products, share ideas and spot upcoming trends. We regularly attend this convention, and it’s not [...]]]> http://www.coastportland.com/articles/new-generation-of-rechargeable-led-flashlights-from-coast-on-display-at-national-hardware-show/feed/ 0 http://www.coastportland.com/articles/coast-multi-tool-wins-prestigious-popular-mechanics-award-at-national-hardware-show/ http://www.coastportland.com/articles/coast-multi-tool-wins-prestigious-popular-mechanics-award-at-national-hardware-show/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 19:30:57 +0000 admin http://www.coastportland.com/articles/?p=1151 PORTLAND, OR, May 17, 2012 – A reimagined “everyday” tool from COAST Products has received what many consider the top tribute for a new product – the Editor’s Choice Award from Popular Mechanics. COAST’S 2-LED Pro Pocket Pliers (c5899) garnered the prestigious distinction at this year’s National Hardware Show (NHS) on May 1st. In a [...]]]> http://www.coastportland.com/articles/coast-multi-tool-wins-prestigious-popular-mechanics-award-at-national-hardware-show/feed/ 0 http://www.coastportland.com/articles/led-flashlights-knives-and-multi-tools-to-be-debuted-at-nhs/ http://www.coastportland.com/articles/led-flashlights-knives-and-multi-tools-to-be-debuted-at-nhs/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:35:49 +0000 admin http://www.coastportland.com/articles/?p=1144 In June of 2011 COAST Products began upgrading every product in its product line-up. At this year’s NHS, May 1-3, everyone can see the stunning results of that effort – at Booth #7854 – as COAST introduces its all-new LED flashlights, knives and multi-tools to retailers and media. These products offer new levels of quality [...]]]> http://www.coastportland.com/articles/led-flashlights-knives-and-multi-tools-to-be-debuted-at-nhs/feed/ 0 http://www.coastportland.com/articles/mercy-ships-impacts-global-health/ http://www.coastportland.com/articles/mercy-ships-impacts-global-health/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:54:58 +0000 admin http://www.coastportland.com/articles/?p=1098 Kofi Annan, 2001 Nobel Peace Prize recipient and seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations was quoted as saying, “The biggest enemy of health in the developing world is poverty.” With an estimated 1.2 billion people in the world living on less than one dollar a day, there is an ever-present need for increased health care [...]]]> http://www.coastportland.com/articles/mercy-ships-impacts-global-health/feed/ 0 http://www.coastportland.com/articles/sporting-knife-projects-for-kids/ http://www.coastportland.com/articles/sporting-knife-projects-for-kids/#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:00:24 +0000 admin http://www.coastportland.com/articles/?p=1076 Many parents hope to teach their children basic techniques for using sporting knives. From cooking to cleaning game, deftness with a knife is a useful skill for anyone to have. And although digital technology presents today’s children with a plethora of entertainment options, kids still enjoy creating things with their own hands. The sporting knife [...]]]> http://www.coastportland.com/articles/sporting-knife-projects-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.coastportland.com/articles/led-flashlights-10-flashaholic-warning-signs/ http://www.coastportland.com/articles/led-flashlights-10-flashaholic-warning-signs/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:00:15 +0000 admin http://www.coastportland.com/articles/?p=1046 Exercise moderation in all things, advised ancient Roman playwright Terence. This simple advice is difficult to actually exemplify, as most of us are quite addicted to our treats. From coffee to sugar to energy drinks, it seems nearly everyone is addicted to something. Even physical objects can become a matter of obsession. Some people collect [...]]]> http://www.coastportland.com/articles/led-flashlights-10-flashaholic-warning-signs/feed/ 0 http://www.coastportland.com/articles/multi-tool-horoscope-what-it-says-about-you/ http://www.coastportland.com/articles/multi-tool-horoscope-what-it-says-about-you/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:00:58 +0000 admin http://www.coastportland.com/articles/?p=1063 What type of multi-tool do you carry? And what might that tool say about your personality? You can tell a lot about a person by meditating on the products they choose to carry every day. For example, a walk through a woman’s purse can be quite revealing. A dirty, broken mirror might signify that owner [...]]]> http://www.coastportland.com/articles/multi-tool-horoscope-what-it-says-about-you/feed/ 0 http://www.coastportland.com/articles/hunting-knives-vs-tactical-knives/ http://www.coastportland.com/articles/hunting-knives-vs-tactical-knives/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:00:59 +0000 admin http://www.coastportland.com/articles/?p=1034 To the knife greenhorn, all blades look alike. Until a person becomes more experienced at using knives in various applications, it’s difficult to tell a tactical knife from a hunting knife from a fishing knife. However, closer inspection shows that there are different categories of knives, grouped according to their purpose. For instance, a fillet [...]]]> http://www.coastportland.com/articles/hunting-knives-vs-tactical-knives/feed/ 0 http://www.coastportland.com/articles/hunting-knife-introduction-to-an-ancient-sport/ http://www.coastportland.com/articles/hunting-knife-introduction-to-an-ancient-sport/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:00:13 +0000 admin http://www.coastportland.com/articles/?p=1024 Today’s hunting experience is typically laden with modern technology. From multi-tools that include a camping knife, to high-powered rifle scopes, to special telescopic lenses, most hunters rely on a plethora of gizmos to take down their game. However, one ancient, gadget-free form of hunting is gaining popularity in the southern United States: knife hunting. Knife [...]]]> http://www.coastportland.com/articles/hunting-knife-introduction-to-an-ancient-sport/feed/ 0