I always ride with high vis – either a [full jacket](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ytirvDHqSu4UKEBaw5v7tA.jpg), or [straps](https://btrsports.co.uk/cdn/shop/products/BTR144yellowDAY_b330b350-e6ee-43b5-872e-89dfe1672324_2000x.jpg?v=1627030671) depending on how I’m feeling.
However I’ve just found out about these [light up vests](https://847runningcompany.com/cdn/shop/products/image_ab57aad8-81fc-4a0f-867e-df6a4393d338_1024x1024@2x.png?v=1666448684) – specifically the [Noxgear Tracer2](https://www.noxgear.com/tracer2).
Does anyone have any experience with these? They look pretty cool, comfortable and eye-catching. Wondering if this could be a full replacement for a a high vis jacket/vest, or if it’s only really effective at night.
by transcodefailed
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I have lights on my bike, one on front and two on rear. Been thinking about getting some light that illuminates the ground or frame or wheels of the bike.
As for my body, I rock a normal rain jacket, with this reflective vest overtop. It’s VERY good.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016QFL34O?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1&psc=1
Make your ankles or feet more visible if you want to be recognized as a bike. The motion of your feet is very distinctive, and because it moves in a different pattern than ‘forward with traffic’ drivers can understand what you are. Reflectors work great at this and never run out of batteries.
I wear a night reflective pack cover from proviz – the level of illumination that comes from it is just amazing.
I wore my noxgear until it died on me (5+ years old, so a good life). It definitely made me more noticeable in the dark. It wouldn’t be bright enough to matter during the day, though