Amphipod Xinglet Vest, High Visibility Reflective Safety Vest

This item is light and packs away small. That's one thing that attracted me to it, more than a full vest. It can be rolled up and will fit in a small jacket pocket, or take up only half of a large pocket. It feels to be of good quality, and it looks plenty reflective. The buckles are rather thin plastic. That's nice for lightness; but I do wonder if they'll hold up in the long run. They're working fine so far. It is made of a stretchy material, so it can fit snugly without being tight. I didn't expect it to be stretchy, but I got used to it almost immediately. In the winter, the snugness served to hold my parka closed, since it is a bit small for me and hard to zip up. Still, the horizontal loop was a bit too snug for me when fully extended (I'm about 52" or 56" around with winter clothes on.) Amphipod took care of that problem by sending me a couple of extension pieces. All I had to do was call them and tell them what size I was. I spoke to a young lady named Kelly who was friendly, cheerful, and helpful. Now that's customer service above and beyond what you can usually find just anywhere. Now I wear it so it fits close but not snug. It's light and I sometimes forget I have it on. Thanks a lot, Kelly and Amphipod.

Such a simple design but so much better than similar products. This is very light weight. It is super reflective and adjustable to fit just about anyone. Easy to get on and off. I tried a cheaper version and hated it so much I ordered this after one run.

I start my long training runs at 4am to beat the heat. As such, being seen by drivers is a big concern. In the past, I used reflective vests, but didn't like having another layer on me. Even though it was a mesh fabric, the vest retained heat. I ran with just a reflective belt, but didn't think it offered enough reflective surface to be useful. I even lengthened the belt and wore it diagonally across my chest. It gave it more reflective surface, but kept moving up toward my neck and chafing. The Amphipod Xinglet was great. Light weight (once you adjust the lengths so it's not too tight, not too loose, you forget about it), doesn't noticeable block airflow, and gives 360 degree visibility. The only con I have for it (and all reflective belts) is that wearing it makes you feel a little self-conscious since you stand out, but it's better to be seen and safe than accidently run over while running.

Not for the fashion awards unless you're playing an extra in an 80's punk film, but the vest fits well and feels great when running. I wear it over my clothes because it is cold out, but when summer hits I'll try it shirtless. I found adjusting it to be a simple process though my natural inclination was to place the horizontal/belt portion over my waist. It fits better during the run if I cinch the shoulder straps so it rides the bottom of my rib cage, just under the solar plexus. Highly reflective.

I love, love, love that this vest is super adjustable and can be worn by everyone in the family in all seasons. I initially bought one for me to wear it in the AMs walking the dog, then the kids (5 & 8) started fighting over it go biking. We've had ours for several years, and have not had a problem with the reflective material wearing off. That being said, we've never needed to wash them, and they are stored hanging in the mudroom. As a highway engineer, I recommend the bright yellow/green over the other colors: it is proven to be the most visible to drivers.

Some reviewers complained of a skimpy fit and of the lower surround only coming down to their lower ribs. I took a chance and ordered the product anyway. I'm six feet two inches, 190 pounds, and I buy my Levis in 36X36 size. The product, when it arrived, did look like it would be the same super-skimpy fit that others complained about -- but I soon noticed that the straps could be loosened for a much larger fit. I let out all the adjustments to the max and tried it on. It seemed to have been designed and sized just for me personally. That lower surround comes down and rests against my leather belt and belt buckle -- exactly where I prefer it to be. I would guess that if the prospective purchaser is a big retired NFL player, weighing 250 plus, that the sizing would turn out to be a little minimal on you. The product is sized to fit someone who looks like a typical runner or bicyclist, not a retired NFL player. I've been wearing it at sunrise every morning on bicycle rides of about fifteen miles. The straps stay right where they started out, and they do not tend to migrate around on my upper body. I've noticed zero points of discomfort or chafing. I've been wearing light summertime shirts so far, but the straps seem just loose enough that I believe I have just the correct amount of room to be able to add a jacket when cooler weather arrives. If you follow a highly popular blog called ''Lovely Bicycle,'' the red haired Irish lady in charge of the blog reported on a midnight bicycle ride from Boston to Maine a couple of months ago. I noticed in her photos that this very product is what the group was wearing for nighttime safety. I think seeing her photos is what really sold me. She is really picky about using the right equipment while bicycling. This review by ~Keith

I wear this whenever I run at night- cars see me well when I run by the side of the road, bicyclists see me on multi use paths. Comfortable, I don’t even remember I’m wearing it. I threw one in my car so if I have to change a tire at night, I have some additional protection. Nothing will guarantee your safety when you’re out running at night, but it sure makes you more visible.

I recently moved to OK. OK doesn't have sidewalks, so a reflective vest is paramount on my morning runs. This reflective vest works perfectly!