noxgear Tracer2 - Multicolor Illuminated, Reflective Vest for Running or Cycling (Rechargeable, Waterproof)
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toni
Greater than one weekI decided to buy the vest and dog harness because I ride a bike and walk in the early morning and evening and it’s dark. I absolutely love it! It’s very lightweight and the charge last a long time. If you can’t see us you are blind. Anything you can do to make yourself visible can keep you safe. I have received so many complaints from people on how cool we look. The love the matching harness! I also ended buying the light and the Bluetooth speaker. Also the customer service is great I had a question on the vest and left a message on the weekend and got a call first thing Monday morning. I highly recommend all the products.
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Sharon Rice
> 3 dayIll try to update with photos, but this vest if great. Easy to fit over a thick coat, thin coat, shirt, sweater, etc. Very bright with multiple light settings. I can mount and front light, but the portion that goes around your arms is great. I use it when I ride my bike or my electric scooter. Motorist can easily see me and it doesnt take up much space in a bag.
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A. Jae Lee
> 3 dayI feel much safer walking and running in the evenings with the Tracer 360. I am 5 feet, 118 lbs, and wear a size 4 shirt, and the small fits me okay with a modification. I like to wear the belt snug on my chest., tucked right under The Girls. Initially, the tube on the lower right side kind of stuck out and grazed my right elbows, but I modified it by tying a rubber band in the back, about 3-4 inches below the on-off switch, to fasten the two tubes together. This holds the tubes closer to my body so they dont keep whacking my arms. Ive only had it a few weeks, but it feels like the construction is sturdy. It certainly is bright! I have noticed that cars slow down and steer well clear of me on out suburban streets! Other walkers and runners have asked where they can get one. I do find the flashing patterns a little distracting, so I use the solid colors, which do not bother me. When I run, the weight of the unit on the back initially bothers me, but I stop noticing it after awhile, and I think a little discomfort is well worth the safety trade off. However, I have not yet worn it on a run longer than 4 miles since I am currently recovering from an injury. I am curious to see how I will feel after 10 miles. If it bothers me on longer runs, I will update my review to reflect that. But again, I think the safety it provides is well worth a little discomfort. I know there are cheaper versions out there. Is it worth it to have all the different colors and flashing patterns? For me, I think so. In well-lit, low traffic residential areas, I use a solid, milder color, like blue or green. In areas that are darker but have fast-moving traffic, I will use the flashiest of the flash patterns, which I find too distracting to use all the time. I also like to use the flash patterns or more unusual colors (like pink) when there are competing lights from buildings, signs, cars, etc. So I like having the options for different environments. But if you run in the same kind of conditions all the time, then you may be able to get away with a cheaper competitive brand. Final note: my Asian-American mother -- who *ALWAYS* thinks I have paid too much for anything I purchase unless it is on 80% off clearance and *then* haggled to get another 5% off -- thinks that the Tracer360 is money well spent, and now wants me to buy one for her. And thats pretty much the highest praise I can give any product.
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Jeny
Greater than one weekWould recommend to anyone.
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K. Carson
> 3 dayMy husband likes to ride his bike early in the morning before dawn. I bought him this, thinking it would probably end up in the closet. Cyclists dont like ANY extra weight. When he finally tried it, he was surprisingly pleased. He says he hardly feels like it is on, and the various light patterns are great. The battery lasts pretty long, too. The most important thing is, he wears it!
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Francisco Chavira
> 3 dayTo sum it up. I will be buying more of these if I ever have to and will be running with this for the rest of my life 5 stars! I find reviews to be really helpful when they are listed in a pros and cons list so here we go. Pros 1. Literally life saving. On my third run I was almost run over by a distracted driver. Which has never happened to me on a run before. I was shocked when it happened and they even stopped and apologized and said she reacted right away because of how bright this is. 2. Traffic immediately starts to behave differently when I run with this on. I can see almost every car drive around me as if there was a bubble like we are supposed to do with bikes. Its amazing. 3. Incredibly light and comfortable. I dont notice it all when running. 4. Great battery life and weather resistant. I have run with it while its drizzling and had no issue. I can charge it once and it will last me about a week and half with 30 minute runs everyday. 5. Great accessory. The additional light you can purchase with it works incredibly well. Highly recommend that. Cons. 1. The price. YIKES. However, very worth it for the safety that it provides, literally already saved me once. Plus the build quality is noticeable good. So that makes up for it. 2. Pay attention to sizing and check out the sizing chart. I wish this was more inclusive to bigger bodies. There are plenty of curvy runners out there that could use this. Not to mention all the road workers and night shift workers that could benefit from this in a larger size. For reference I wear a size small in Old Navy shirts and according to their sizing chart I use a M/L.
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Nicole R. Otte Stetson
> 3 dayGreat and beautiful product but needs a chest light to complete the awesomeness that this night light is. I run in a rural community where there are no street lights and had to buy a chest light, as a result it makes the use of both bulky and complicated. Please do add a larger battery and chest light to make the most awesome product available!
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Prof. Hester Casper I
> 3 dayDoesn’t move or bounce. Bright and lightweight.
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Dr. Z
> 3 dayMuch less intrusive than a vest and so visible. Best way not to get run over!
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Jessica Renee
> 3 dayThe only thing I wish I could change is that I ordered a small rather than a medium. The other downside is I have to charge it after 3-4 uses (approximately 6-7 hours of use total). Other than that, this thing is great. I run before work in the early morning hours, and it is pitch black in some places. The light in this are nice and bright….easy for cars to spot me from much further away. I like the ease of adjusting this and it stays in place while I’m running. I’d purchase this again.