Portland, OR – October 2025 – Following the tremendous success of last year's RL35R, COAST is proud to announce two new Voice Control Lighting Solutions powered by SpeakEasy™ Technology—the FL97R front-loading headlamp and the EAL35R rechargeable lantern. Both products bring hands-free, intuitive lighting to everyday tasks, outdoor adventures, and emergency preparedness, redefining convenience and versatility in portable illumination.

"Voice Control has changed how our customers work and live. From mechanics with greasy hands to campers setting up in the dark, they tell us it has become second nature. Just say the word and keep going. That is what innovation should feel like: invisible, intuitive, and built for real life," said Tyler Peterson, President at COAST.

FL97R: Precision Lighting, Hands-Free

The FL97R is a compact, front-loading headlamp that delivers 1250 lumens light in a lightweight, wearable design. Leveraging COAST's award-winning Voice Control technology, users can adjust beam mode, brightness, and color with 17 simple spoken commands. While also working as a traditional headlamp, the FL97R has the convenience of choosing conventional buttons, or voice commands, to control your light.

Key Benefits:

• Cutting-edge Voice Control: With 17 commands, effortlessly adjust lighting output, beam shape, and color without lifting a finger.
• Tailored Lighting Options: Eight modes including Patented Pure Beam focusing system, Hi-CRI warm area lighting, and night vision-compatible red and green beams.
• Rechargeable Power Flexibility: Rechargeable battery with optional alkaline backup for uninterrupted performance.

EAL35R: The First-Ever Voice-Controlled Lantern

The EAL35R rechargeable lantern extends the same intuitive voice control to area lighting. From campsites to workshops to emergency kits, the EAL35R packs 1000 lumens of max brightness and offers versatile illumination that adapts to your environment. With up to 15 hours of runtime from its rechargeable battery and optional alkaline backup, the lantern also doubles as a power bank with 4400mAh capacity and integrated USB-C in/out ports.

Key Benefits:

• Voice-Controlled Convenience: With 16 commands; adjust brightness, mode, or color across the room without touching a button.
• Rechargeable & Versatile: Reliable performance with long runtime and flexible power options.
• Power Bank Peace of Mind: Charge phones or other devices via built-in USB-C ports when needed.

Both the FL97R and EAL35R are available in four new colorways—Ocean (Blue), Forest (Green), Desert (Tan), and Space (Black)—so users can coordinate with their gear or make a statement in the field.

Pricing and Availability

Both products will be available October 14, 2025, at CoastPortland.com and Amazon. The MSRP for the FL97R is $59.99, and the MSRP for the EAL35R is $39.99.

About COAST Products

Founded in 1919 by Henry W. Brands, COAST is a fourth-generation, family-owned business based in Portland, Oregon. Known for innovation, durability, and craftsmanship, COAST designs premium portable lights, knives, multi-tools, and rechargeable batteries that work as hard as the people who carry them. Every COAST product is backed by a lifetime warranty.