Amphipod Xinglet
With 40% more reflective area than most standard running vests, the size-adjustable Amphipod Xinglet provides cyclists, runners and walkers high-brilliance visibility with a minimalist feel.
- Neon shoulder and waist straps with reflective stripes provide 360° coverage
- Central front and rear reflective booster zones further enhance visibility
- Airy patented construction won't trap sweat
- Soft, chafe-free stretch strap construction for superior ease of movement
- Front access quick-clip release for fast on and off
- Easy size adjustment for your height and waist
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| Best Use | Cycling Running |
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| Material(s) | Nylon |
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Happy motorcyclist!
As a safety conscious motorcyclist, I purchased this Xinglet for riding at night. It even fits well over my ballistic riding jacket. The chartreuse color stands out starkly at dusk, and the reflective striping and patches glow exceptionally well when exposed to the slightest light. After two years of regular use, including regular exposure to highway speed winds, mine looks as good as the day I bought it. Trying to beat the heat? The Xinglet blocks less wind than even a mesh reflective vest! Limited luggage space? It packs smaller than anything else out there! I can't recommend this product enough for anyone who is out at night!
Best I've owned........BUT
I agree completely with the glowing reviews. This is, by far the best reflective safety item I've used. The big "BUT" comes due to a short useful life. I'm in my third winter bike commuting season and at this point I look like someone's errant wrapped gift. The elastic has deteriorated enough to make the once flat straps look more like curling ribbon. Not sure if I'll buy another, I came here tonight looking for a replacement.
way better than a vest!
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.
Awesome visibility
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.
Great for biking at night
Ever since daylight savings time ended I've had to bike home from work in the dark. This is a little terrifying, so anything that makes me more visible to cars is welcome. This product has done everything I wanted from it. Biking already requires me to carry a lot of extra stuff, so I like that this fits easily in my bag without taking up much space when I'm not wearing it. It's true that it's designed with short people in mind. I'm 6'2 and this comes down to just above my belly button, even when fully extended. However, I don't think this is that bad. Cars can still see it, even if it's not at my belt-level. It looks a little silly, but I'm not wearing it for fashion.
Simple visibility
Got this as a Christmas present for my wife for our 4:00 am dog walks. She is a lot more concerned about visibility than I am, but she wants to maintain her night vision, so those LED vests were a no go. This one has great reflectivity, and a minimalist fit, so it goes easily over her bulkiest winter wear. The only down on this is that the straps can twist while putting it on, so I occasionally have to help. I think once we go to reduced bulk outerwear, that should be no problem. All in all, a great way to be seen without lighting up the night.
Utter waste for anyone over 5'6
As a 6'3" person, there is no adjustment of this product that will fit properly. It isn't nearly long enough to get the belt to reach my waist, and it's very restrictive to leave it up around the diaphragm. As a result of the poor fit, the chest pocket becomes useless as well. Running with anything of substance in the pocket will result in that object slamming repeatedly against your breastbone or solar plexus with every step. For a very short person, this vest might be a good purchase. It seems well-made and reflective. For me, since I've disposed of the packaging and therefore can't return it, this thing pretty much is going straight to the dump.
Amazing
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.
Poor quality
This product is low quality. Upon opening the bag, one of the necessary clips was broken. I would not recommend this product.
See me coming, see me going...
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.