Being Seen - not Signaling

[gnihcraes]

Searched around, but didn't find a good thread for my question.

I'm looking for suggested ways to be seen, but not necessarily Signaling for help.

I walk a bit to the bus stop, which is now in lower light and will be more dark in the evening. I normally choose colors for my coats and packs to be more toward the natural environment colors. I'm difficult to see already.

I want ideas of things to attach to me or my backpack so that I'm seen. And in an emergency situation, can be used in the same way. To Be Seen if needed.

1. Light weight.
2. Easy to pack.

Blinking bike lights?
Types of reflective materials?
Construction Vest? I have one and the reflective strips in it would be great.
?

[HoneyBadger]

Air force safety belt.

[gnihcraes]

Air force safety belt.

Interesting, I googled it and that might work. Turns out there are similar items on ebay for cycling and such. I might have to look into this, could be perfect.

[sellersm]

Google around for motorcycle, bicycle "be seen", reflective, etc. There are quite a few innovative items out there.

Stay safe.

[Great-Kazoo]

If you would like something reflective. BUT very easy to remove if you need to high tail it. I have some 4" wide Black reflective tape. easy to stick on blends in with dark colored items, when light hits it, lights up like a 6P sure fire.
OR
http://running.about.com/od/lightsandreflectivegear/tp/reflectivegear.htm

The snap bands look interesting.
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/gear/gearsafety/

[sellersm]

I've used something similar to those snap bands, and they worked well. When I lived in NY state, I commuted year-round by bicycle, and those were very useful (as well as other items).

[Tim K]

I like the flashing lights cyclists use if you really want to be seen. Movement or flashing attracts the eye, plus you are emitting light not just reflecting. Drunks regularly forget to turn on their headlights, so they may not be emitting light for you to reflect.

[BigNick73]

I'd just put some solas tape and put a strip on your backpack you can see that stuff for miles. It's expensive but if you look on ebay there are people that sell it by the foot.

[Wulf202]

They sell glowsticks at most stores that have an led flashlight with a blink setting. Should find them on clearance after halloween. They have a whistle and white light also. Claim 200 hrs on the flashing setting.

[Delfuego]

I was thinking something like a raid jacket. With Velcro flaps over reflective lettering.

[SideShow Bob]

Road guard reflective vest..................[LOL]

[rbeau30]

Road guard reflective vest..................[LOL]

Road Guards out!

[ROFL2]

[hobowh]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-WHITE-NITE-IZE-ZIP-LIT-ZIPPER-HOOK-LOOP-SAFETY-LIGHT-ZIPPER-PULL-NIGHT-WALK-/200838298753?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ec2e53c81

Can hang from coat back pack whatever they have other colors too

These cost more but brighter
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1030698_-1___ work well and have a clip for a pack

[gnihcraes]

All great ideas everyone. I'll shop around at the bike shops and look into the snap bands, I'm liking the easy on and off capabilities.

LED blinking lights are good too. I see a bicyclist each morning that has a headlight that blinks High and low, which seems to work well. Not sure I want a headlight though. lol.

Glowsticks I carry in my pack, but I don't want to spend that money every few days if I can't turn them off.

I'll let you know what I come up with and hopefully post an example using it.

[Irving]

I always carry my Nebo 220 lumen flashlight with me when I run. I often cross some busy streets and I nearly always run after dark when at home. When I have to cross a busy street, I pull out the light and put it on strobe and point it in the direction the traffic is usually coming. Then I turn it off when I get across the street.

[gnihcraes]

I always carry my Nebo 220 lumen flashlight with me when I run. I often cross some busy streets and I nearly always run after dark when at home. When I have to cross a busy street, I pull out the light and put it on strobe and point it in the direction the traffic is usually coming. Then I turn it off when I get across the street.

I do a similar thing with the kids out trick-or-treating. (and other times) I do need a flashlight in my pack, but haven't spent the money yet. I carry a small streamlight in my pocket all day. I guess I'm looking for more hands free, like the slap bands or whatever they are. LED strap types light I can turn on when I start walking and off when I'm home.

See how shopping goes this weekend for various devices.

[Wulf202]

Glowsticks I carry in my pack, but I don't want to spend that money every few days if I can't turn them off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFSnLCGl2tA&feature=related

this is what I was talking about. They turn off...

[hkOrion]

I just picked up the AA and AAA size of these - they work exceptionally well:

Krill Lights - Electronic Lightsticks (http://www.kriana.com/aa-krill-lights)

[gnihcraes]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFSnLCGl2tA&feature=related

this is what I was talking about. They turn off...

Yep, My kids had a similar device from home depot a few years back. It worked well, but I think I've found some more visible items.

[gnihcraes]

So I went shopping around. Ended up with the following two items:

Slap Band and Leg Pant Straps - both from a company called Nathan.
http://nathansports.com/index.php

I'll use the bands on legs/arms etc. Some experimenting needed.

Basic indoor lighting:
http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g463/gnihcraes/2012-10-27_19-36-11_899.jpg

With flash just for fun.
http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g463/gnihcraes/2012-10-27_19-36-47_19.jpg

I also saw some great products at the bike shop. I'll probably pick up a mult-angle red strobe light. Super Bright, run time is decent on a couple AAA's.

[zteknik]

I use my old P.T. jacket and sweatshirt.It still has the reflective stripes and lettering.
You can usualy pick them up fairly cheap at any surplus store or pawn shop.

[mcantar18c]

PT belt.
They sell em at just about any "tactical" store... or the PX if you have access to it.

[gnihcraes]

Thanks for all the info guys. I still need to pick up a blinky light at the bike shop, sometime this week probably. I'll do some test photos with and without the items I've bought. Give me a day or two and I'll post them up.