When I go camping, which I love to do, I notice that some people bring a gun. Others, CS gas or some other bear-deterrent. Me? I like to bring along my brightest headlamp, previously the HP7 flashlight by Coast (which is in the family of the HL7 Headlamp in terms of features). But now, Coast has upped the output of its newest headlamp, the HL8, to over 300 lumens. I guarantee you shine that into the face of anything and you will put it down long enough to at least get a head start running… and as the saying goes, you don’t have to be the fastest runner, just faster than the slowest guy in your group. In any case, the HL8 is a high-powered LED headlamp designed for industrial applications and professional-level outdoor use. They don’t mention bear-attack prevention, but we’re going to add it to the list anyway. This light is BRIGHT.