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Comments about Ruff Wear The Beacon Pet Light:
I walk my dog at night in an urban area near a college campus, and I want to make absolutely sure that drivers and bicyclists can see him. I use a 6' leash, so he is close to my legs at all times, but I have noticed distracted drivers making right hand turns and crowding the walkway, as well as bicyclists who use both the street and the sidewalk -- and who are not always paying attention as they weave around. I bought this light to replace a cheap flasher I'd picked up for $1, but which fell off my dog's harness almost right away because the clip was not designed to be attached to nylon webbing.I like this light a lot -- at [$], it is a bit pricey, but it is well designed and solidly built. I've owned other Ruffwear items in the past and found they last and last. The Web Master harness has been a godsend for our older dogs who have trouble with stairs.Here's what I like about the light:1. The base is thick enough so that the light stands up above my dog's fur where it can be seen. I looked at lights that hang down from the dog's collar, but I didn't think these would be sufficiently visible if the dog has his head down (sniffing) or has a lot of fur around his neck (mine does). I want a light that stays up on top of the collar/harness or at the bottom of the leash just above where it attaches to the collar -- in other words, I want the light to be on top of the dog, and this light manages that nicely.2. The clip (I discarded the split ring) is substantial and has a lip so that it securely attaches to 1" webbing (e.g., a 1" wide leash, collar, or harness). There is a bump on the inside of the clip to create a bit of friction so that the clip does not slide up and down the webbing too much. I have had no problems with the light sliding around on my dog's 1" wide nylon harness -- it stays where I put it.3. The light is BRIGHT -- no kidding. I use the first flashing mode (two flashes followed by a pause) to really make sure we're seen at night.4. The On/Off button is easy to find, easy to use, and is slightly recessed so that it can''t be turned on or off by accident. I haven't had to change batteries yet -- no clue how easy or hard that might be, though the instructions make it seem fairly straightforward. It takes the button cells, so they're readily available at the drugstore or grocery store.The unit seems water tight -- no problems so far.
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Comments about Ruff Wear The Beacon Pet Light:
Nice product. Strong, Bright Light... However, I've had two break with moderate use from my dogs. The back clip broke on one, and the other fell apart. It appears that this current model has changed from the previous...I'm hoping for better luck this time around. Glad I purchased at REI so I can get a replacement for free!
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