Flashlight Review: COAST G22/PX22

Around 4 years ago I was in an O'Reilly Auto Parts store getting parts to repair my crapbox of a 1995 Toyota Avalon. As I was checking out I started browsing the selection of flashlights at the register and stumbled upon a flashlight that looked like a great addition to my everyday carry (EDC). That was my first COAST G22 and since then it has become an essential part of my everyday carry kit. This little flashlight measuring just under 4 inches long and weighing 1.41 ounces fits perfectly in my work shirt and belt pouch.

This light runs off a single AAA battery and has a runtime of about 4 hours in low mode. Speaking of light modes this flashlight has only 2 modes: high, 100 lumens, and low, 35 lumens, offering flexibility when needed. COAST states that in high mode this flashlight has a beam distance of approximately 170 feet which seems correct as it does allow me to see to my chicken coop in my pitch-black yard which is around 200 feet from my house. The flashlight I currently own is about 2 years old and hasn't failed me yet. The flashlight is IP54 rated so it is rated to stop dust and water spray from any direction with COAST stating the flashlight is stormproof. I can tell you from experience this flashlight is built tough as both of the ones I've owned have been put through their paces on my jobs whether crawling through a soaked crawlspace, looking for a leak in a 120-degree attic, or giving me light at night in a rain storm. Both of the flashlights I've owned have been dropped, hit, and soaked on the job and have never failed. I would probably still have my first G22 if I hadn't lost it. These flashlights are built to last and come with a lifetime warranty through COAST. The other day I was walking through my local Walmart and found what I thought was the G22 in stock but after a closer look, I found it was a flashlight COAST called the PX22. After doing some research the flashlight appears to be identical with the specifications and description being the same on COAST'S website.

Do you want to know the best thing about this light? It's only $9 at Walmart!

Yes, there are fancier flashlights on the market in the same size category such as the OLIGHT I3T EOS that I will be reviewing soon however this light cannot be beat for this price and will make a fantastic addition to anyone's EDC. I highly recommend this flashlight and give it a 5 out of 5 stars.