noxgear Tracer2 - Multicolor Illuminated, Reflective Vest for Running or Cycling (Rechargeable, Waterproof)
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Reggie Barrett
> 3 dayI am gushing about, and showing off, the Tracer360 to my riding buddies, friends and co-workers. This product is absolutely amazing. Their customer service is equally amazing. Cycling is my passion and something I greatly enjoy doing. Days are getting shorter and I dont get out of work early enough to finish my rides before nightfall. This product is the final piece to my night safety gear. I went on a group ride with it recently and one of the guys I ride with has already said that he is getting one. Everyone else who has seen it thinks that it is fantastic. Ive had cars slow down as they pass me while Im out riding to get a better look and one car passenger yelled out her window, I LOVE your lights! I am recommending it to every person I know who either cycles or jogs past sundown. This is the best product Ive ever purchased for my cycling safety (and Ive purchased a lot). I have absolutely NO regrets about my purchase (sometimes eyebrows go up when I mention the price, but it is definitely worth every penny). It is exactly what Ive been looking for to enhance my visibility when I ride after sundown. I hope Noxgear is in business a good long time because when this one breaks, if the warranty has expired, Im going to need to purchase another. I would make one suggestion (and I did when I contacted them). I require their product so that I can stay active as the days get shorter, so I dont mind having to buy batteries when it requires, but some people have mentioned that they dont like the idea of the added cost. I recommend that they consider making it rechargeable either via USB or provide an AC charger. (And that was my two cents.) On top of the incredible piece of safety equipment theyve manufactured and the fact that theyve made safety cool, their customer service is truly customer-centric. I originally ordered a Large/Medium, but it turned out to be too large and the light tubes hung too low and too loose. I contacted Noxgear from the Contact the seller button, explained my predicament and requested to exchange my Large/Medium for a Small. The answer was yes, no questions asked. Now THAT is Customer Service. All the best to Noxgear.
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Grace
> 3 dayColors from green to red to gradient pink and blue. Rechargeable, blinking options, bright, easy to put on, and adjustable. Glad I got this one and not the cheap one.
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Crash0
> 3 dayThis is well designed and I would buy it again. It is pretty adjustable and lighter-weight than it appears. With a few different adjustment options (on the yellow elastic as well as adjustments on the plastic light tubes, its pretty easy to dial in a fit that doesnt bounce. I found it surprisingly unobtrusive. I was pleasantly surprised that it uses the modern USB-C plug type for recharge. Battery life seems solid.
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Jillian S
> 3 dayThis is an excellent running vest. It’s insanely bright, has tons of settings (flashing or glowing a singular color, flashing 3-4 colors,) and the battery lasts 2+ years with 2x/week useage. It fits very adult to the female body, doesn’t add any noticeable weight, doesn’t bounce, simple to adjust! It *is* expensive, but it’s a kidnapping deterrent & shows cars you exist… & would you rather pay $65 for a vest or $5000 for an ER visit after being hit by a car. Similarly, if you were kidnapped you’d probably shell out $65 in a heartbeat to escape. Invest in safety devices if you’re a female runner. This vest, pepper gel, earbuds that let you hear surrounding sound, knuckle lights, etc. this is a simple and important part of safety.
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Daniel Molina
> 3 dayI typically do not take the time to write reviews, so this is obviously something that I feel very strongly about. This is an incredible piece of equipment. My expectations were pretty high given some of the market videos and the Kickstarter background, and I was ready to be disappointed...I wasnt. The attention to detail in the engineering of the this product is top notch. First, the reflective belt portion of the Tracer 360 Vest felt extremely supportive when adjusted for my torso. I purchased a large (Im 511, 185) and the fit was great on my fast runs 5K at 6:25 pace, as well as my longer training runs of 10+ miles. My point of comparison is a similar vest product without the LED from Amphipod, which would ride up on my chest, loosen around the shoulder, totally ruining the flow of my runs. The Trace 360 was simply part of me, once I adjusted it appropriately the first time I used it. The overall weight of the unit was hardly noticeable, but keep in mind that this is the winter season and I have several layers. The cool factor comes with the neon LED lights. Again here the engineering is awesome. You can adjust the different color settings and light flashing/pulse scenes while the unit is still on. No need to be a yoga master to reach back and hit the single control button. The same button turns the unit off. Easy of use is a 10 here. As far as different colors and light scenes, there is probably 10 or more, lost count. Another great piece of design are small round clamps that slide along the LED lighting strip that keeps everything snug, and again prevents sliding around during the hardest portions of your run. I have used this mostly during my evening training runs, where I really get noticed by cars, pedestrians, pretty much everyone. I have received a lot of complements on this product, and comments on how much this increases the safe-visibility factor while on the road. I have also used this during my early morning bike rides. I enjoy the comfort and light weight factor here too. Overall a great product, well designed, well built and super happy to have come across it. Highly recommend evening or early morning runs and biking.
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Roger
> 3 dayNeed to recharge after about 10 hours which is good. Flashes red for at least 15 minutes when a charge is needed.
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Jennifer Vieira
Greater than one weekI dont know how people run at night without this vest. I live and run in a busy suburban area that has limited lighting at night and wearing this vest makes me feel so much safer. People comment all the time on how easy it is to see me when wearing this. It is lightweight and comfortable, charges quickly, holds a charge for a long time, and is easy to use. If you run or walk at night, this would be the first product I would recommend adding to your gear.
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toni
> 3 dayI 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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Robert B.
Greater than one weekthe product works very well - already several months . nothing falling apart . the light coming out really bright and delivers a very strong msg to all the drivers -this person is very serious about safety - keep distance ! . as I wrote in the title - if a driver doesnt see you with this - nothing will help him seeing you and actually he shouldnt be driving .
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MACK
> 3 dayWhen I put on my back it was very light.