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  Coghlan's Introduces Two Headlights to its Line of Outdoor Accessories

The New 0.5W LED Headlight and the LED Clip-on Headlight Offer Portable, Hands-Free Light Sources for Outdoor Enthusiasts

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(May 01, 2008, Winnipeg, MB) - New for the 2008 summer camping season, Coghlan’s introduces the 0841 0.5 Watt LED Headlight and the 0843 LED Clip-on Headlight to its extensive line of camping and outdoor accessories. Designed to be hands-free light sources, Coghlan’s new Headlights strap comfortably and lightly around the head or clip on to apparel and gear to provide a focused beam of light.

The 0.5 Watt LED Headlight provides a direct, unfaltering beam of light for 9.5 hours at a time while the emergency strobe feature flashes up to 33 hours. Weighing 4.2 oz. with batteries, the 0.5 Watt Headlight has an output of 20 lumens and uses a Nichia bulb. With a DCDC regulator to maintain maximum light exposure throughout the entire battery charge, the 0841 straps easily and comfortably around the head for convenient illumination.

The 0483 LED Clip-on Headlight can be worn around the head or clipped onto clothes and gear; complete with a red filter flip feature providing functional night vision. The Nichia 5mm white LED bulb has an output of 3.5 lumens and batteries capable of shining continuously for 25 hours or on emergency strobe for 50 hours. With two lithium batteries, the LED Clip-on Headlight weighs a light 1.3oz.

“We know that headlights are crucial gear for outdoorsman and understand that it is important for us to offer a variety that meets everyone’s needs,” said Justin Vandenberg, marketing manager, Coghlan’s. “Although they offer separate features, both the 0841 and 0843 headlights are light weight, water resistant and built for comfort – the type of product you would expect from a leading provider of outdoor accessories.”

The portability and dominant shine of the 0.5 Watt LED Headlight and the LED Clip-on Headlight put them at the top of any outdoor enthusiasts’ gear list. Made for use while camping, backpacking, caving, and night running, the 0.5 Watt LED Headlight and the LED Clip-on Headlight are available online now for $14.83 and $11.53, respectively, at www.campingsurvival.com or visit the Coghlan’s Web site for a list of retailers at www.coghlans.com.

About Coghlan’s Ltd.

Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Coghlan’s Ltd., is recognized as the world leader in camping and outdoor accessories. Founded in 1959, Coghlan’s is a family-owned company with a reputation built around core values of product quality and innovation. With controlled annual product introductions, Coghlan’s has more than 450 products in their line of outdoor accessories and offers superior customer service to its customers and national/specialty retailers. For more information about Coghlan’s, find them on the Web at www.coghlans.com.


Press Contact:

Katie Wagner
BLASToutdoors
Katie@blastoutdoors.com
415.489.2012 ext. 203

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