Best reflective gear according to redditors
We found 254 Reddit comments discussing the best reflective gear. We ranked the 136 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 254 Reddit comments discussing the best reflective gear. We ranked the 136 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Herschel Beanies - look for the ones that say "reflective collection" by the color name
Chevron Beanie
Puffer Scarf - kind of ridiculous looking but is easier to put on and take off than a vest while still offering high visibility. In the ASOS photos it shows the reflection.
Some less ridiculous looking scarves
Cool Geometric scarf - they also have some more stylish looking vests
Belt - not super fashionable but easy on and off and functional. Looks kind of tron/cyberpunk in the customer photos.
Tote bag/backpack
expensive tote bag
Armbands - black ones could go over your coat sleeves.
I run every morning before sunrise. You say"goofiest", I say "wicked smart", I'm sure I look stupid running wearing this belt but I know cars can see me.
After riding 2,500 miles between my two boards, here are the accessories I bring with me on every ride:
GoPro Hero Session camera: On two occasions I have been assaulted by people in cars while commuting home. They threw an egg and some water at me. After the first incident, I purchased this camera and started riding with it facing behind me. When the second assault occurred, I was able to grab the license plate # from the video footage and got the culprits in trouble with the police.
Fingerless gloves: When you fall off your board, which you surely will if you ride any significant distance, the first part of your body to hit the pavement will probably be the palms of your hands as you catch yourself. Removing the skin from your hands feels terrible, even on small falls. Wearing these gloves provides an extra layer to rub off when you hit the pavement. Make sure you wear fingerless gloves though because full-fingered gloves make it extremely difficult to operate the remote control.
Flatland 3D bash guard and remote ring: These two accessories changed my boarding life completely. Definitely put a bash guard on the tail of your board to prevent the ground from chewing up the tail every time you bring your board vertical. Don't waste your time putting on a nose guard because they don't serve a purpose. The nose of my board never touches anything except my hands and having a guard there makes it more uncomfortable/difficult to handle the nose of the board. When it comes to the remote ring, I cannot recommend this accessory highly enough. Sure, putting a Nintendo Wii remote strap on your Boosted remote will keep it from dropping to the ground. On the other hand, the Flatland 3D remote ring keeps the remote snugly embedded in the palm of your hand even if you fully open your hand and spread all of your fingers. I've even completely fallen off my board and hit the ground without losing grip of my remote. The remote ring is a true game-changer.
A headlamp: A headlamp??? Yes, a headlamp. Why? Well, riding a skateboard at night is one of the most terrifying activities known to man. Any unexpected bumps, cracks, or rocks can send you flying. With a headlamp, you can wear it like a garter around your thigh. This gives the light a perfect vantage point to light up the pavement in front of you. I've used this light in particular to commute at night for a couple years and it works excellently. Light & Motion makes the best lights I've ever used. The build quality is unmatched and their customer service is top notch.
Clear biking glasses: Riding without something over my eyes is very difficult. Dust from the road and insects from the air frequently fly into my eyes unless I am wearing some form of protection. During the day, any pair of sunglasses work fine. However, at night a pair of shades is not a good idea. Instead, I purchased some biking glasses from Smith Optics. This model comes with several lenses: smoke, rose, and clear.
Small towels: If you ride your board any farther than a mile in a single ride, especially if you commute in a city, you will find the bottom of your board covered in dust, muck, and liquids at the end of your ride. Folding a small towel and sticking it in my back pocket has saved me from countless headaches. Instead of getting to my destination with a board dripping with garbage truck juice or covered in mud, I am able to quickly wipe down the bottom of my board so I don't get my hands and clothing dirty. In addition, if I spill anything else on myself while I'm out, I have a handy rag I can quickly utilize. These towels are so cheap that I don't feel bad throwing them away if I trash them.
LED waist belt: When riding at night, being visible is one of the keys to safety. While your garter headband works great to light the path in front of you, this LED waist band makes you much more visible to vehicles approaching you from behind.
A helmet: These protect your noggin. I haven't found a helmet I love yet, but this one does have the best chinstrap I've ever seen. It's magnetic, which means it's impossible to pinch the skin under your chin when putting on the helmet!
I usually find the Google maps estimate a bit generous - on a 25-minute estimate I might get 20 minutes, and ride 14-18mph on an upright hybrid. I know some people here on their road bikes ride faster.
Safety-wise, I actually would say your vest is even more important than lights. I personally prefer these straps. I've been using them for over 2 years. They light up like day, and don't overheat you in the summer like a full vest would while allowing you to layer multiple coats in the winter.
A nice 1000+lumen front light is another must - you want to not only be seen but in dark conditions to be able to see hazardous objects on the road, particularly a country road. This is the light I've been using for over 2 years (plus backup batteries to easily swap out), but anything bright will do. I prefer steady beam on my front light rather than having it blink - again for visibility.
For rear lights you (again) want something very bright and visible from far away, but that blinks. This is the one that I use, but again anything bright is good.
Good luck out there!
I wouldn't go crazy and buy all the latest and greatest gear right now, but rather purchase gear as you go. You might find that you don't like running, and end up with a lot of expensive gear. Must haves are obviously shoes and clothes, but I would suggest gear that keeps you safe. If you run at night you will want to have a reflective vest (Example) and a headlamp (Example). After a few weeks of running, you might find what running clothes you prefer, and then you can stock up.
REFLECTIVE VEST
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I got a reflective vest for running in the pre-dawn and finally tested it out yesterday morning. My initial plan was to take the vest and my new headlamp and go on my first early run outside of my neighborhood (I live in a rural area so once I leave my neighborhood there are no street lights.) I woke up a little later than I planned and I decided that the lamp would be overkill.
The vest is a Tuvizo that I got on Amazon. The product details claim that you can be spotted by a driver from 500 yards away.
Overall, I like the vest a lot. It's visible and sturdy while still being lightweight and not having a lot of extraneous fabric. Effective, but simple. On the inside back of the vest is a tag where you can write your ID information. The vest came in yellow ($12.99) and pink ($11.99.)
The only downside was that I would occasionally notice it bouncing while I ran. It wasn't terrible, I kept thinking that it was my headphone cord (despite the fact that I didn't wear headphones.) I don't think I can comfortably make it much tighter around my waist, but it is very adjustable, so I am going to play with the vertical strap lengths on future runs and see if wearing it higher or lower will help.
Is this the same stuff?
You can modify your clothing to include black retro reflective stickers. It seems like an oxymoron, but the way the retroreflectors work is that they reflect light directly back to its source, so during the day they appear black unless viewed from the same angle as the sun, while at night a car driver can see you. I've applied these to my black riding shoes and jacket cuffs, high movement areas likely to grab a driver's attention.
The white ones do work better than black, but if aesthetics are important to you, it's better than nothing.
https://www.amazon.com/REFLECTIVE-reflective-visibility-Universal-Motorcycle/dp/B01M193G0G/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_60_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=03Q0KPKGNKWY1FYZ2QV1
I have a reflective LED belt - I feel nerdy wearing it, but since our sidewalks aren't well-lit (and 90% of my workout clothes are black) the pros far outweigh the cons. I even got a matching one for my dog!
I use Knuckle Lights and prefer them over a headlamps.
Nice. Can't be too reflective. What color are those strips without light shining on them?
I have an all matte black Serfas Metro helmet and I got these off Amazon. Flat black reflective stickers but really lights up when shone upon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M193G0G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vWVJDbEGWT3JD
I've been runing at night for a while now. I've actually grown really fond of it. I have a reflective harness and some blinky lights that I clip to it (one front, one back). I don't like headlamps and prefer to just enjoy the night.
As far as safety goes, I'm way more worried about cars hitting me than I am about people bothering me. That said I stick to populated areas. I don't run on any trails or long stretches of road that don't have any houses on them.
I basically have three winter outfits, but always run with this because of the low light.
the outfits are "Cold", "Very Cold", and "Fuck Me It's Cold."
Cold - Nike Cool compression pants, wicking t-shirt, bright yellow sweatshirt, maybe cotton gloves.
Very Cold - Nike Warm compression pants, wicking t-shirt, long sleeve cotton shirt, bright yellow sweatshirt, vented "helmet hat", wind proof gloves
Fuck Me It's Cold - Nike Stay warm compression pants underneath fleece lined running pants, wicking t-shirt, long sleeve cotton shirt, bright yellow sweatshirt, neck gator, winter hat, glove liners, and wind proof gloves.
The Fuck Me It's Cold outfit has only been tested to 0 fahrenheit this winter, or -19 celsius. Will need to improve it for anything below that.
I live in the state of Vermont, which I believe is pretty comparable to Sweden for winters. And I use Yak Tracs when it's icy/snowy.
These look like the bands I use. Mine are several years old and were called [something] "formerly known as owl bands." (These are the same price and look the same, so I'm fairly confident they are the ones.)
They're superbright when lights hit them, but far less annoying than blinkies (though I use those as well, and sometimes mix and match).
I wear these around my ankles when biking and around my arms when on foot. They fit into a pocket easily.
https://www.amazon.com/Leg-Shield-Reflective-Ankle-Bands/dp/B00L0H4GJ8/
Highly recommend!
I would recommend that you just go with a light instead of vest. Reflective vests made sense when lights were more expensive and ate through batteries, but with cheap and efficient LED's, it seems that lights are the way to go. Much more visible anyways.
I personally use these from Nathan. $10. stays clipped on well. So light you won't notice. Plenty bright.
I like the reflective vests that are mostly mesh (like this) as opposed to straps -- they feel very light. With one of these guys clipped to the back if I am in super dark conditions.
I ran one of those overnight relay races where they make you wear all this safety gear, and I was surprised at how comfortable a decent headlamp can be.
Don't know if male or female, but I got this awesome shirt, and I feel like a disco ball in it! I also wear a reflective vest with a white light on front, and blinking red on the back for added visibility. I run on moderately busy city street/trails with plenty of other people, but I feel like you can never be too visible. You can also buy little clip on magnetic LED blinking lights that you can slap on your hat/shirt collar/pack/shoes/whatever.
Here, buy this instead. It will last longer and be cheaper.
Agreed on the necessity of a reflective vest while running in the dark. I do the majority of my runs in the morning and the sun is rising later and later here so I'm starting to head out when it's still a bit dark out. Here's the vest I purchased just a few weeks ago: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GST9CSI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's not bad, I hardly notice it when I wear it and there's a little pocket in the front that could carry something small if you wanted.
Here's what I have-
Backpack: https://www.dakine.com/en-us/bags/backpacks/street-backpacks/mission-25l-backpack-17w/
Helmet: https://triple8.com/product/the-certified-sweatsaver/?category_name=skate
Shoes: https://www.vans.com/shop/suede-canvas-old-skool#hero=0
Pads: https://triple8.com/product/saver-series-3-pack-box/?category_name=skate
I only used all of the pads for about the first week or so, but I still wear the wrist guards-they've prevented serious injuries!
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Board light (tail of the board): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015IEJ0GC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Board light #2 (front of the board): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015IFA03I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Front Backpack light (goes on my backpack strap, or hooked to my jacket on my forward facing shoulder): https://www.olightstore.com/h1r-cool-white.html
Back Backpack light (goes around my backpack): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N1SM2NQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The board lights aren't super bright, they're mostly so people can see what I'm riding. The O light makes riding at night very safe, and my back light has great visibility.
As for tools, I carry my skate tool and a couple of hexes, and some spare belts. I have a charger I leave in my office and one in my backpack all the time.
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Hope this helps!
90% of my skating time is at night with groups alongside street traffic. i highly recommend these 2 items:
$20 LED Reflective Belt - USB Rechargeable - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N1S11GK/
i wear this belt across my chest. it's like an ultra-bright neon glowstick (the green one anyway), and rechargeable through USB (charges quite fast). the front has reflective material, which i know works because of how it shines in flash photos.
 
$20 Mountable LED Light - USB Rechargeable - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSZASB1/
this is mounted on my helmet. it's USB rechargeable also and i charge it overnight. the brightest setting is too bright for me and i worry that it hurts people's eyes when they look at it, so i use the dimmer setting which works just dandy to see everything in front of you. after i owned it for 3 weeks, there was an instance where i plugged it in for charging, and the charging LED didn't come on, so i had no idea if/when it was charging. i had contacted the seller and they said to keep it and sent me a brand new one right away. the charging LED on the original worked again the day or 2 after that incident and hasn't happened again, so now i have 2 working lights.
Get a reflective running vest. Can be doubly used for hiking/trails.
I use two lights, a nathan clip-on and a head lamp. I like the green clip-on color because it appears brighter than some of the other colors. I like having the clip on in case my headlamp battery goes mid-run.
For a headlamp, not all are equal. I bought an energizer headlamp and the darn thing ended up blinding me because the light filtered down. My first headlamp was another energizer, that one definitely lacked brightness. It was lost to an owl attack.
I now use a LedLenser NEO which was given to me as a gift. It's surprisingly bright even though it appears to be the lower end model on the website. I like that it has a reverse red blinking light and takes three AAA's that I simply recharge.
I think what you want will depend on when and where you are running. In the woods you may want something brighter.
As a runner, I just bought this vest last week: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071FQTGF7/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Many people in my running club wear the Noxgear 360. that is effective from the front and the back.
We do a lot of running on sidewalks in Charlotte. I have found that crossing roads and driveways it is best to be VERY visible (e.g. blinking lights) so that drivers will see you. You can't guarantee that they will react properly or how you expect -- but getting them to see you is step 1.
I've been driving 35 years but have only recently moved to "the city" where there's a lot of pedestrian traffic. One warning I'd give is that as a pedestrian, you are not safe to assume that all drivers are aware of the possibility of pedestrians / runners and will "do the right thing". In general, I assume that every car is driven by a teenager who is texting and I protect myself accordingly. It still may not be enough...
After the first time this happened to my BBSHD (only lost a few mm of fabric, thankfully), I never ride without ankle straps. Plus they match my reflective vest, at a height that moves up & down in drivers' FOV.
As a vegetarian, I feel super-awkward getting unexpected insect protein, but such is the running life!
For dark evenings I got a velcro armband with flashing LEDs link as well as the hi-viz vest.
I've been using Petzl Tikka headlamps for years, both at work and for running, and they're great. 3 or 4 AAA batteries and you're good to go.
Also, if you're gonna run in the dark, get one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Amphipod-Xinglet-Vest-Bright-Green/dp/B004DKSJAG
and a couple of blinkie strobes:
http://www.amazon.com/Nathan-Strobe-Light-Tango-Size/dp/B0099LSWYM
You'll use them eventually, trust me.
They sell this stuff in all sorts of widths.
Maybe this?
I bought a set of LED slap bracelets for night. I usually put it on my forearm.
https://www.amazon.com/Esonstyle-Bracelets-Cycling-Walking-Running/dp/B014D4GAN4
I've been a bike commuter consistently for the past three years or so. When I first started biking, I wanted to find accessories and gear that I felt fit with my aesthetic. After a lot of research and trial & error, here's what works for me:
 
Skirts/dresses: most of mine are A-line and not terribly short (~4" above the knee). I wear bike shorts underneath and tuck just a bit of the skirt into the edge of my shorts. Then when I get to work, I slip them off in the bathroom.
When it's too hot to wear multiple layers, I forego the shorts and use one of these skirt clips. I like the wider band one the best; I wear one on each leg if I'm wearing something really flowy or if it's very windy.
I've tried biking in skirts that are more restrictive (like a sheath dress). I can make it work by hiking up the skirt a bit when I sit on the saddle, but I just end up feeling kind of awkward and uncomfortable. My solution: I save the sheath dress for days that it rains and I take the bus :)
 
Hairstyles: like /u/doxiegirl1, I also have curly hair (though I have a pixie cut). I have known others to use the plop/scarf method she mentions below. Personally, I get pretty bad hat hair and I sweat a lot, and I didn't want to put anything extra on my head. So, I found a helmet that is lightweight with a lot of vents - I wear a Bell Muni helmet - and I'm always surprised that my hair is decent after I take my helmet off. I usually just have to fluff it up a little bit on the top of my head. Only if I take multiple trips on my bike in one day (I'm putting on/taking off my helmet a lot) will my hair start to get irreversibly flat.
 
Bags: I sweat a lot, so when I was looking for bags, I knew I would not want a backpack or messenger bag. I had several requirements for a bicycle bag: (1) safely transport my 15" MacBook Pro; (2) convert into something reasonably stylish that I can carry around off my bike; (3) hold a lot of stuff without being too heavy; (4) not look like I'm heading out on a cross-country camping trip.
And here are the ones that meet my criteria:
 
I also have the Pannier, which definitely fits a 15" laptop with ample room for other stuff. I will sometimes use the Pannier and Market Shopper together if I have to carry around a ton of stuff, or if I want to bike to the grocery store. But, I find it really awkward to carry around off the bike - it doesn't have backpack straps or tote handles like the Market Shopper.
Here's a picture of my awesome wheels with the Market Shopper.
 
I couldn't find a seller in the US, so after some Googling I ended up ordering it from Bike24 in Germany. It was $90 US - including DHL shipping - and it arrived in 5 days, which was super impressive!
 
 
Other bike tips!
 
Clarks Feature Film
El Naturalista Zumaia
 
Hope this is helpful! I'm in the process of putting together a Pinterest board with bicycle commuting stuff.
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It's really hot where we live right now, so we always walk at night during the summers. We own one of these for each of our dogs, and they wear harnesses with reflective bands on them. The batteries are really easy to replace and last a really long time, and although it's small, people do see them even on our long-haired dogs. In addition, my husband and I each wear a USB-chargeable LED belt like one of these. I imagine we're pretty visible between all of that - drivers stop all the time to thank us for being so visible and ask where we got our stuff.
I've used this
https://www.amazon.com/Nathan-Strobe-Light-Tango-Size/dp/B0099LSWYM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491031456&sr=8-1&keywords=nathan+strobe+light
Make sure to bring like 2 or 3 though. You'll use lose it or have it malfunction.
I put electric tape around the seal and zip tie it to my ruck.
LED Reflective Belt - USB Rechargeable - High Visibility Gear for Running, Walking & Cycling - Fits Women, Men & Kids - Fully Adjustable & Lightweight - Safer Than a Reflective Vest - Green, Red, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1SM2NQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VNxEzbNSXZ1E5
At least you have 2 cats with cute vests.
Oh, I heard about this reflective spray that you can apply to clothes! You can get your kitties different outfits that are shiny at night!
Not really the same thing, but you can use this spray that would make things reflective.
https://www.amazon.com/Albedo-100-Reflective-Invisible-Bright/dp/B00WRNPI50
The product description says it is suppose to watch out, though.
sorry to resuscitate an old-ish thread, but i'm about to buy a new pack of these slap-bracelet lights - I bought them to give away to un-lit bikers at Burning Man and found them nice and bright. Easy to wear on your wrists or ankles, and the LED's are replaceable too.
I really like @bk7j 's suggestion of fairy lights! Another way to light your wheels too: zip-tie glowstick-shaped LED's to your spokes. I got these by NiteIze - they're also replaceable-battery.
Looks like a light up wrist band, runners usually wear them for running the in the dark
Amazon
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Here's what I'm talking about: https://www.amazon.com/swim-jammers/b?ie=UTF8&node=2371137011
Running suspenders...what about using something like this reflective running vest, and then adding some clips at the bottom. It would have the benefit of being something other runners wear.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DKSJAG?psc=1&smid=A1394B1K82XHSA
For reference of what I wear:
Believe it or not, but 1 in 10 runs or so there's still someone that doesn't see me coming (especially drivers). In all, it's actually not that much lighting going on. I have one "tail light" for those that might be behind me, and a headlamp to see what's in front.
I bought this reflective ankle band. I haven't worn them at night yet because it's much too cold, but having reflectors on a shoe or leg will be much more noticeable since it's moving, compared to a static reflective panel on a back of a jacket.
Edit: Also, at least where I live a white front light and a red rear light is required by law at nighttime.
This is the belt I have on me.
All you gotta do is wear that and you will be seen pretty well. I usually have worn over my right shoulder and under my left armpit.
A SPIbelt is very handy. For cooler weather, maybe a pair of gloves, an ear warmer, or a vest. For night running, maybe some reflective gear (I like the Amphipod Xinglet ) or a head lamp.
In the summer, it's usually light enough out that I don't wear any reflectors. Once it gets dark though, I use ankle reflectors, they don't bother me and I think they do a really good job being noticeable.
For lightning yourself up, I like buying lots of these and giving them to people in my group: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014D4GAN4/
I have this which I wrap around my backpack (or where as a belt if I'm running or not wearing a backpack).
I use a headlamp but also clip on a strobe light. I run early in the morning or late at night and on the roads with no sidewalks so it's a must to be visible. At first I used those arm led bands but as someone else said, they really don't work that well. I also wear a bright yellow running tech shirt on all my runs.
The headlamp batteries don't last very long so I use rechargeable batteries and swap every few days. I've had the headlamp go out on me during runs so that is why I use the clip on light.
I've been nearly hit several times despite wearing light colors. Do you have any reflective gear? If not, its a very small investment that might save your ass one day. I wear a couple small peices like this and this. Very inexpensive safety percaution.
I wear these:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L0H4GJ8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The are very reflective and secure. I've worn them a couple hundred miles so far and so far they've held up pretty well.
Amphipod Xinglet
I actually just bought this and have so far worn it for hour-long runs Tuesday and this morning. I generally don't run with a lot, no phone or music, no gels or water unless going beyond 15 miles or it's above 80 F, but I don't find this light uncomfortable. On high it lit up the road in front of me and any retroreflective road signs. I turn it down to low once the sun is almost up just so I'm more visible to traffic. Can't speak to battery life or overall longevity/durability since it's so new.
You can find the previous, previous generation of jacket on eBay that is made entirely of 3M reflective/flash material. Search for "Nike Vapor Flash" or along those lines.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-500-Nike-Allover-Reflective-3M-Flash-Mens-Silver-Running-Jacket-Sz-Large-L-/252233969154
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/nike-flash-jacket
The earliest versions (aka previous previous previous lol) had a vest, which depending on your specific area, might be a cooler option:
http://images.nike.com/is/image/emea/531392_070_A?$AFI$
That being said, if you don't or can't plunk down hundreds of dollars for one of those bad boys, I've heard some very good things about this "knock-off" on aliexpress:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015-new-fashion-casual-hip-hop-brand-winter-plus-size-waterproof-3m-reflective-jacket-men-outdoor/32264599907.html
At that price pretty much any runner can afford it.
Make sure to size up though, as they're "chinese" sized (according to them).
I run with the nike all over flash jacket at night when it's cold, as well as a front and rear light. In warmer times I just wear one of these, with a front and rear light:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LW48D8E
I caught it on a lightning deal for $11.
Like /u/captain_jim2 so eloquently put it, I think it's a bit of overkill... but my significant other was adamant that I wear as much visibility stuff as possible, as it rains a lot here in winter which can make driving visibility bad.
Even with all the stuff on, I've almost been hit by a car. He wasn't paying attention at all. Good thing I was.
I forgot about the reflectors on my helmet... I actually just ordered some reflective ankle bracelets. May also use them on my wrists too. These are the reflective straps I've ordered
I've been tempted to attach a little light I have to my helmet as well but as of yet I have not.
If you don't want to go for the headlamp option, there are always the knuckle lights too!
http://www.amazon.com/Knuckle-Lights-SILVER/dp/B00847KVLY
I use something like this to keep my pants from flapping into the chain/derailleur. Bonus: they do double duty for some additional safety during night-time running/biking.
In Europe it is very common to wear a fluorescent reflective vest. Some will even where armband lights and/or headlamps.
The key is to be seen (even if you think you look a little silly).
Headlamp plus this: http://www.amazon.com/Amphipod-Reflective-Xinglet-Vest/dp/B004DKNOTM
Works great.
Do you wear one of these? I'll buy you one if you can tell me where to send it.
For the wheels:
Lightweights for Wheels... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002KYFWQ6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
For my helmet
LiteMark Reflective Black Variety... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072Y1RDYX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Vest
The 247 Viz Blaze Reflective Vest... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075RD1ZQZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Black reflective tape roll (they have all sorts of color though)
Lightweights Stealth Tape, 100-inch Roll, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001P3UR9U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jHtpDbRBYNQVG
Ankle bands
Leg Shield Reflective Ankle Bands... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L0H4GJ8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Wrist bands
Reflective Wristbands (Pair) -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0128J7U80?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I've seen but not used something similar to this...
ALOVECO Outdoor Night Running Lights LED Chest Light Back Warning Light with Rechargeable Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078Y67SFL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_F93IDbSC87THP
There are a ton of lamps out there you can attach to reflective vests, etc. Personally I have a Petzl headlamp and a Black Diamond headlamp. I leave them attached to my hat since I didn't like the straps on them. I fitted the adjustable strap on the hat thru the lamps strap bracket and wear my hat backwards. Makes it much more comfortable for me than the headband straps. I can flip the hat around too and wear it normally when I don't need a lamp. Very light.
For more comfortable, I would consider buying a rear fender. At least you won't get the mud trail up your back when you bike in the rain/slush.
For safer, I would buy yourself a high visibility vest, like this. Do you own a helmet? You should get one of those as well.
Check out:
https://smile.amazon.com/ALOVECO-Outdoor-Running-Rechargeable-Adventure/dp/B078Y67SFL?keywords=running+light&qid=1540833175&sr=8-18&ref=sr_1_18
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000WPW7Q8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_zzoUBbNT6GMT0
These are the business. Cheap as chips and have served me well since 2014
Dont do shredlights. Get a good head lamp, and something like this https://www.amazon.com/Flashlight-Magnetic-Headlamp-Batteries-included/dp/B01IWFU9N2/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1541625774&sr=1-3&keywords=lumintrail+lth-20 to clip on you. and then something for your rear so people can see you like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1SM2NQ/?coliid=I23DA59QY13165&colid=1UJANBAYUQ69K&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
My setup:
Kachow.
What kind of light(s) you need depends greatly on where you'll be riding and how much you need the light to see vs being seen.
I have the exact same headlight you do and it's perfect for my needs. I commute year round (which means well after sunset for several months), but only for a few miles, mostly on side or slower roads, and there are streetlights for my entire route. I use the steady + blink mode to make sure I am noticed but also have my own illumination. If I were to regularly bike on busier streets or on paths that aren't illuminated, I might feel safer with something brighter.
However, being able to see things is only a small part of biking at night. Your greatest danger will be from cars who don't see you, and the more you can do about that, the better. At minimum, you absolutely want a good red blinky (or two) facing behind you. Additionally, I also have a "killer yellow" blindingly bright cycling jacket (that also makes a fantastic windblock), reflective bike strips for my wheels, leg bands for my pants, various other reflective stuff on my bike, and EL wire for when I'm doing longer night rides.
There's a ton of LED technology out there that can make lighting up easy, fun, and not too expensive.
Here's a $17 dollar solution to this kind of bullshit.
Albedo100, non permanent and Albedo100 permanent.
Since OP was too lazy to put it in their comment...
Yes, absolutely! If you are running in the dark I definitely suggest you afford yourself any safety precautions you can; drivers in DC seemingly give as little of a shit about pedestrians as possible, so I light myself up like a Christmas tree to visually scream my presence at every crosswalk.
For darkness runs I usually have a reflector belt on around my waist, though there's full body versions and even reflective jackets, and then I also have two reflectors hanging off the back of my Camelback bag. For lights, I'll either wear a headlamp, or when I don't feel like looking like a coal miner, I use the flashlight function on my Apple Watch on one wrist and one of these LED bracelets on the other. I will say if you sweat a lot (probably more of a summer time issue tbh), the LED bracelets aren't super water proof and tend to die in a month or two. There's other wearable light options out there too of course.
A few of these should do the trick
http://www.amazon.com/Reflective-Band-Genuine-Reflexite-Jogalite/dp/B000KG6JB8
Honestly, it weighs so little you hardly notice it and I consider the only downside is looking a little dorky but I assume you're not running to look fashionable haha.
I'd also point out that it's not only a safety net for yourself, but also a courtesy for your fellow citizens out there. You can really freak people out (walkers for instance) if you suddenly appear out of no where and they didn't see you coming. Not to mention drivers usually struggle to see you in those lighting conditions - even with light colored clothing. It's pretty scary as a driver to not notice someone until you're practically on top of them so I think it's much more courteous if you're going to be on or next to the road to at least keep that in mind. Good luck and safe running!
p.s. I own the noxgear and it's nice but I prefer it for pitch black areas where it will have maximum effect. Elsewhere, particularly the city, I prefer a reflective vest like this one with some LED lights attached. I think reflection works better in the city with all the lighting since the excess lights from cars and street lights tends to wash out the blinking LED lights. It's good to have both but I think the reflection does better in the city. cheers
Bicycle clips are an old but good solution. Use them to hold your pants' calf section tight around your ankle.
2 suggestions from Amazon:
Maximum Nighttime Visibility Reflective Ankle Band - Owl Band (Pair);
Pant Leg Cuff Clips Bike Bicycle.
This is a good question but often times that is exactly what happens. People outsource a product to China and slap a brand on it and sell it. Usually there are several other products in the same market that are either exactly the same but with a different brand or very similar but do the same thing. That is the business of private labeling though. I will give you an example of where people are selling the same product but with a different brand. 
product 1
product 2
See how they are the same exact product bit they are being sold under two different brands. this happens quite a lot on amazon actually. I hope this clears things up a bit for you and thanks for leaving a comment
I typically run at night and wear a vest that has flashing lights on the back. It has a little pocket just big enough for a phone. Amazon Link Here
Get something like this.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00UA0MSFU?psc=1
Or these.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00847KVLY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1466528746&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=knuckle+lights+for+runners&dpPl=1&dpID=417eILq1pfL&ref=plSrch
Or both so you have backups.
I bike to and from work daily and also carry a backpack. These are what I currently use. They have the advantage of being useful as arm bands too, should the need arise.
Here's a picture of the pair of them on my backpack, along with the reflective vest I wear (Yes, I realize my backpack is dirty, that's what no bike fenders and winter slush will do).
I been running with this Nathan light clipped to the back of my shorts. It's super bright and has solid and blinking modes. Rugged little light with a strong clip.
I wear this on one arm. Super bright. Takes two 2032 coin batteries, included. It has been fantastic for me so far, apart from the buckle rusting and staining the fabric. (Who makes a running product that can't be exposed to sweat?)
I wear this on my back. Again, uses two 2032 coin batteries, included. Simple to use, fairly bright. I recommend it highly.
On my front, I wear a simple headlamp. Sometimes, if I'm feeling extra paranoid, I put a small red LED on my left shoelaces. And I always, always wear a reflective vest.
Using this setup, I significantly improve my visibility...but there are still times I nearly get run over. Drivers are fucking clueless.
Edit: also, I leave my GPS watch's backlight on during all my runs, for an extra (not very bright) moving light source on my left arm.
Here is the mobile version of your link
The pt belt thing is basically a circle jerk. People like to make jokes about it.
It's just a part of the pt uniform. In basic & ait I think you wear a marigold one and then regular army wears this one
And on some posts senior ncos/officers wear a red one.
They will issue you one at your unit.