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The low-profile Amphipod Xinglet™ provides up to 40% more reflective area than a standard running vest.
- Neon green shoulder and waist straps with reflective stripes provide 360° coverage for cyclists, joggers and walkers
- Central front and rear reflective safety zones further enhance visibility
- Fully adjustable straps with stretch material and Swift Clip™ allow you to customize fit
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Amphipod Xinglet Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Easy straps/adjustment (15)
- Works as promised (15)
- Good fit (12)
- Durable (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- Street riding (10)
- Running (5)
- Sizing:
Feels full size too small
Feels half size too small
Feels true to size
92%
(12 reviews)
Feels half size too big
Feels full size too big
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (6), Casual/ recreational (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
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Pros
- Easy straps/adjustment
- Good fit
- Simple
- Works as promised
Cons
Best Uses
- Road Running
Comments about Amphipod Xinglet:
I bought this for running. I participated in a 200 mile relay event, a requirement was lights and a reflective vest for night running. I had tried a vest and couldn't stand it. I had thought to myself...what if I simply cut the reflective strips off to make something that resembled a school safety patrol belt. Low and behold....one existed!
There were 10 people on our team, and I believe 3 of us used/owned one of these.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy straps/adjustment
- Good fit
- Works as promised
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Amphipod Xinglet:
If you are a runner and run at night, this is a must. Cars easily see you and move away as a result. I also run Ragnar, and this is the best, most comfortable night-running vest I've tried on. It doesn't get in the way of my arm movement and once you tighten it, it stays in place pretty good. Occasionally, there is a little riding up, but I just make some adjustments and it works. I highly recommend it for any runner.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy straps/adjustment
- Works as promised
Cons
- Poor fit
Best Uses
- Street riding
Comments about Amphipod Xinglet:
I am very satisfied with the quality of construction and the reflectivity of the material. I don't like having to zinch down the waist belt in order to obtain a better fit. The shoulder straps tend to cause the belt to ride up around my stomach instead of my waist were I would prefer it. I expect the issue to resolve itself once the shoulder straps begin to lose elasticity. It is not a huge problem and I would definately buy again over a vest design that would trap heat and moisture.
- Sizing:
- Feels half size too small
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy straps/adjustment
- Works as promised
Cons
Best Uses
- Street riding
Comments about Amphipod Xinglet:
I thought the reviews about cars giving a wider birth were exagerations until I wore this the first time. I am a night rider since most of our fall, winter and spring months are mostly dark. And I love the quiet of night out on deserted country roads and city streets. The first time I wore this there were cars that actually stopped for me to cross major arterials when I was just waiting at the corner for them to pass. I can tell that cars slow down more behind me and do give me more room when going around. I feel a lot more comfortable in this product. My riding clothes change too much with the weather and temps to stick to one high vis jacket so I love the fact that I can wear this with my down coat or a t-shirt. Some extra length would be good for going over my big puffy coat but it still is good. Great product.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy straps/adjustment
- Good fit
- Highly reflective
- Works as promised
Cons
- Weak Buckles
Best Uses
- Night riding
- Street riding
Comments about Amphipod Xinglet:
This vest is superb for night time riding. It is highly reflective and stands out, more so at night than during the day. I use it for day time riding as well, but I would recommend someone use a full vest for day time riding and this xinglet for night time riding. I have owned it for almost a year and it has held up very well, though I'm worried that the plastic buckle is going to snap someday. For now, I'm just very careful with it.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy straps/adjustment
- Good fit
- Works as promised
Cons
Best Uses
- Street running
Comments about Amphipod Xinglet:
the xinglet is the brighest vest i ever ran in.
the backwash of passing vehicles does not shift it.
Service and delivery comments:
The delivery was prompt, and arrived in good condition.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy straps/adjustment
- Low Profile
- Works as promised
Cons
Best Uses
- Street riding
Comments about Amphipod Xinglet:
Having to evade careless motorists in the allegedly "bike friendly" PDX for a half year encouraged me to swallow my pride and thrifiness and increase my visibility.
Suggested modifications:
-Allow for greater lengthwise adjustment of the straps
-Allow conversion into a crowbar for selfish or careless other bikers, pedestrians, or motorists.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy straps/adjustment
- Good fit
- Works as promised
Cons
Best Uses
- Nighttime commuting
- Street riding
Comments about Amphipod Xinglet:
I use this for increased ability for after-dark commutes. It fits easily into a bag or pannier. I have no direct feedback about it increasing my visibility but assume it does based on what I notice about cyclists when I am driving my car.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Easy straps/adjustment
- Good fit
- Hi visibility
- Lightweight
- Works as promised
Cons
Best Uses
- Running
- Street riding
Comments about Amphipod Xinglet:
I actually have the pocket model but REI does not carry it anymore. I purchased this product due to two near misses in the same run one night. Once I started wearing this product I noticed immediately how drivers gave me more room and they noticed me from a greater distance than before. I also use this product while commuting by bike in the early morning , again drivers really take notice. So far so good in regards to durability, over a year of use including winter rain and snow and no issues. It adjusted to my size quickly and I barely know it is there. I highly recommend this product for bikers and runners.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy straps/adjustment
- Good fit
Cons
Best Uses
- Street riding
Comments about Amphipod Xinglet:
No doubt this is a cool-looking design, just like the world's favorite phone. Unfortunately like the iPhone after some use shortcomings surface. I bought this for utility biking.
Pros:
- Good side visibility (surprisingly hard to find in visibility products)
- Good range of fit adjustment, especially toward the larger size end of the spectrum. Fits a not-so-svelte-anymore former barrel-chest freedom fighter pretty well.
- Elasticity allows a snug fit without swinging around. Adjusts well for different clothing thicknesses.
- No VELCRO!!! Are you listening clothing makers? Velcro is DEADLY to modern lightweight outdoor fabrics.
- Proper color (Killer/Shocking/Electric Yellow) for best visibility in all conditions.
- Well distributed reflective surfaces, with a reflective stripe running through all the elastic strips.
- Excellent axillary clearance with no arm rub.
Cons:
- Heavy. Yeah, that's right. All those other people who are saying this is "light" either don't have a scale or are comparing it to something like road construction crew vests, not exercise vests. Some comps:
~ This item: 162g
~ Jogalite vest: 74g
~ New Balance vest: 65g
~ Amphipod High Visibility Vest w/pocket: 78g
Anything you leave on a bike will eventually be stolen. Anything you don't leave on the bike eventually must be carried. Weight matters, as does bulk. This item is at least 1/3 bulkier than all those mentioned above. Weight, packing and carrying are especially important considering the fabric is very:
- Absorbant. Absorbs sweat, absorbs rain, is not particularly quick drying. Shrinks and warps after drying (recommend stretching slightly around a chair back , or a cardboard torso form, when drying to mitigate this). The foam-Tricot covered reflective triangles are particularly spongy. Sweat smells great when it dries; my wife loves it when riding downwind of me. BTW the elastic material is absolutly not air permeable. Here in S.Florida I often found a suspender-shaped sweat impression on my shirt after riding. Although this item appears to have less coverage than a vest, I don't find it particularly cool (or hot). I think those reveiwers saying it's cooler than other vests don't get the "mesh" concept.
- Doesn't adjust down small enough for smallest wearers to get a snug fit
- Less than ideal coverage. The relatively thin strips of this suspender are easily obscured by arms or torso positioning or clothing, such as a bandana. Versus a vest which has a larger distribution of the material. Also the ribcage-level sizing does not do much for rear visibility when hunched over on a bike.
- Pricy. Jog-a-Lite vest can be had for <$8 and does about the same thing.
- So-So durability. I'm basing this on experience with elastic reflective military belts cdonstructed of the same or similar material. They crumple up and stretch out and the refelctive paint cracks and crazes after a couple of years of steady use.
Summary judgement: Meh. Returned; perhaps I would have kept it for special occasion use if it was less expensive. Currently evaluating the Xinglet High Visibility Vest with pocket. Looks good (it has side reflective hits!), but it also has....!VELCRO!. Dang, what's so hard about making the perfect reflective vest? Guess maybe designers just want to keep me buying near misses in pursuit of refelective vest Nirvahna.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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