Best safety reflectors according to redditors
We found 27 Reddit comments discussing the best safety reflectors. We ranked the 16 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 27 Reddit comments discussing the best safety reflectors. We ranked the 16 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Get a coupe of those 4 foot high aluminum poles with an orange reflector on the top.
https://www.amazon.com/Blazer-376RDM-8-36-Inch-Reflective-Driveway/dp/B01LX0488Z/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549836522&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=roadside+reflector+pole
> https://www.amazon.com/Blazer-376RDM-8-36-Inch-Reflective-Driveway/dp/B01LX0488Z/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549836522&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=roadside+reflector+pole
We have those. My neighbor keeps them in bulk in his garage. They're hard to see in the video because they face the road, but they regularly get broken by incidents like this.
Problem solved
Im not sure that you want something as bright as possible, you just want something that will alert other drivers. Being too bright could potentially cause further accidents. Are you looking for something to inspect damages around your car, or just to notify other drivers of hazards?
Personally, I might suggest these as an alternative. The are reflective, so they should be easily visible by other drivers at night, and no batteries required to worry about running out. Furthermore, they would be able to be easily seen during the day as well, rather than a small puck that would likely be overlooked in bright sunlight.
Here's the link for the stuff I used:
http://www.amazon.com/customTAYLOR33-Intensity-SILVER-Reflective-©Copyrighted/dp/B00G61E1FW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1426438562&sr=8-4&keywords=reflective+tape+motorcycle
I chatted with the guy that sells it on facebook. Nice guy, very helpful, would buy again. Took maybe 45min to get it on.
I'm curious, do you not have folding emergency warning triangles in the US as a legally required car accessory?
I've never seen them put up in videos like this, but at least in most of Europe you are legally required to put one up asap after an accident.
Now I wonder in how many countries you are required to have one of them warning triangles in your car.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AA-Emergency-Triangle-European-Standard/dp/B0039O2JSU
All of this is stored in the trunk of my Jeep strapped down in the black tote pictured. I didn't get all of these things at Amazon, but tried to find a link to purchase everything.
Not pictured is a rollbar mounted fire extinguisher
This isn't specifically for camping, just what I have on me at all times.
Starting at the top right:
Get this Sun Shade sold and shipped from Amazon. Don't get the cheaper ones on that page they don't fit and are inferior. Don't ask me how I know.
Here's mine
For you it's a joke. For me, I actually carry 80% of this on my motorcycle :D
This all fits in half a side pannier.
Edit: yes I ride a K 1600 GT and yes it all fits. I even forgot to include the garden chair I sometimes bring along :D
It depends on the item, but that's not necessarily true at all. There are plenty of things but aren't suitable to flip for profit.
None of these are something you can flip for a profit. No vetting required in any of the examples as people who don't need these things aren't going to msg me unless they are just complete hoarders (unlikely here as it's a big city and apartment/storage space is at a huge premium).
Just clearly state your terms and ignore any potential choosing beggars. Honestly I find it amusing when they like as for free delivery as it's a simple "fuck no". Like I can go put this in the trash, and that will be easier than dealing with your shit. Trying to do something nice here. But I'll happily drop off if they pitch in a $10 or whatever because I realize not everyone has a car and I'm always driving around the city.
I apologize in advance for this long post. None of these are "must gets", but they are what I got for my 2016 Premium forester. I'm posting this for my own future reference as well as to help some people who are wondering what accessories might be good for their new forester. I highly recommend ordering from Jackie from Annapolis Subaru @ 443-837-1422 as she can get you some good prices on the subaru accessories as well as WeatherTech products! I saved on WeatherTech shipping costs (~$20) by ordering through Jackie and the warranty is the same as if I had bought them through their website.
Please note that some of these accessory links are for my specific car year, model and configuration. I have a 2016 Premium forester without eyesight (affects the Covercraft/heatshield sunshade - they also have eyesight compatible sunshades!).
Also, I personally didn't get my windows tinted, but I think that is something that you should seriously consider doing :)
Speaker kit
Tweeter kit
WeatherTech DigitalFit floorliner (1st & 2nd row)
WeatherTech cargo/trunk liner (without bumper protector)
Weather Tech TechCare floorliner and floormat Cleaner/Protector Kit
Gorilla mud flaps
Covercraft's UVS100 sunscreen - use promo code FREESHIP
Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/ Approach Lighting
Luggage Compartment Cover (manual rear gate)
Rear bumper cover
Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink
Rear Seat Back Protector
Two Home Depot 5 gallon homer bucket
Heatshield sunshade (driver/passenger, second row, rear windshield, sunroof) - note that their website only shows only one side window (driver/passenger), you need to call in to ask them to add the second row side window ones - on my invoice it says part #1425S-A and #1425S-B
Antigravity Batteries AG-XP-10 Multi-Function Power Supply and Jump Starter (check eBay to see if priced cheaper)
Viair 77P Portable Compressor Kit (check eBay to see if priced cheaper)
Amazon stuff:
EZ Pass Holder for VA Flex
Aux cable
Stickershield (parking stickers, etc)
Dropstop seat gap filler (driver/passenger side)
Door panel removal kit (for speaker kit install)
Two grit guards
Microfiber Drying towel
Microfiber cloths (3 pack)
Car wash shampoo
Wheel brush
Resqme (window breaker/seatbelt cutter)
Wheel cleaner
Microfiber wash mitt
Reindeer costume for Christmas
Headrest coat hanger
Road reflective triangles
Duct tape
Odor eliminator
Tire air pressure gauge
OBDII Scanner (Bluetooth)
First aid kit
I've never seen anyone use that foil before but why spend 20 dollars on an aluminum reflector? You can get mylar for 10.
http://www.amazon.com/Max-Reflector-Standard-Accordion-Shade/dp/B000CAINDE/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1374636213&sr=8-6&keywords=car+sunshade
Hello, beauty. Welcome to the Mustang Club. The red one is Rudy, and the blue one started off as Renegade until a dream I had where it was actually a Transformer and told me its name is Wanderlust (which is fitting, as I'm almost 60k miles in after a little over 3 years).
Do you feel like she's an old lady or a dignified younger woman? For old lady I like Blanche, or Bianca for the younger option.
I definitely suggest some kind of car garbage can. Even Wanderlust ends up cluttered, and a small garbage container looks better than a plastic bag hooked on the glovebox. I would keep a bunch of plastic bags folded in the bottom, with the one currently being used pulled up like a regular garbage bag, so you can just take the bag with you to toss it and pop a new one into place.
I also suggest a steering wheel cover if the wheel is factory original. I have that one in Rudy.
And while it may not be allowed, I'm always a fan of a little ornamentation hanging from the rear view. Wanderlust has a pentagram that's been in every vehicle I've ever owned, and it has a veteran poppy wrapped around the string.
I also strongly suggest you keep a car charger ONLY in the car that you do NOT remove to other vehicles. That way, you always know that you'll have a way to charge your phone.
And I personally keep a set of reflective triangles in my trunk along with the standard roadside emergency kit, gives a little added peace of mind if you ever break down. People are stupid and tend not to notice a broken down car. I'm a police dispatcher and I've had a lot of calls of a disabled vehicle getting hit by someone who didn't notice them.
I did a good amount of research, I came to this conclusion: if you're going to go for just a black (carbon fiber?) or a clear one, then it's about $20 and you can get it here (the $20 options seem to be good according to a lot of forums): https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.Xf30+reflector.TRS0&_nkw=f30+reflector&_sacat=0
If you want one that matches your paint it's gonna be closer to $60-100 depending on what color (for my mineral grey f82 it was $70), get those here (just look up autoteknic f30 front reflector "color"):
https://www.amazon.com/AutoTecknic-Painted-Front-Bumper-Reflectors/dp/B00IVBTJES/ref=sr_1_9?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1523933828&sr=1-9&keywords=f30+front+reflector
Here's a good guide for the f30: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=730082
You can buy these at mitre 10 https://www.amazon.com/Blazer-381ODM-24-Fiberglass-Reflective-Driveway/dp/B0091OG8VQ
these are simple and kinda neat
http://www.amazon.com/Honda-Insight-Bumper-Reflector-Lights/dp/B008DILDTS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1397965839&sr=8-4&keywords=brake+lights+crz
The clamp for the front brake line is just called a P-clamp. Check your local big hardware store in the specialty drawers. For the reflectors if you want a cheap fix you can just get some reflector bolts and put them into the license plate.
This is the tape I used and here's a couple pictures I took after putting it on.
I can't say how bright it is when lit with a car's headlights because, well, I'm on top of it when it's out in traffic. But with a camera flash, it's pretty bright. And I even see the interior lights reflecting when I open the door into the garage.
Prime Time
Need these for my car so it stops getting damaged.
A big ass maglight flashlight - a good light source and a heavy object in one.
Flairs, or emergency LED lights if you breakdown on the highway so you don't get rear-ended. Something like:
https://www.amazon.com/Fasmov-Warning-Triangle-Emergency-Reflector/dp/B016MBHC56/
A good first aid kit. Not the 83-tiny-bandages-and-4-Tylenol first aid kit, but something EMTs recommend.
Water. If you're heading anywhere near deserts, lots of water.
A cellphone charger that lives in your car.
That's why I always put put out a few of these reflectors on a stick - so matter which way your car is parked you can make sure your camp can be seen.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004L08GC4/
Heat reflective blanket. Mid priced example: https://www.amazon.com/Heat-Reflective-Blanket-Military-Grade-1-5/dp/B01CR414P6
2 of those and a very very light sleeping bag means you will be very warm without carrying a bulky bed roll.
This works too for underneath you: https://www.amazon.com/Max-Reflector-Standard-Accordion-Shade/dp/B000CAINDE/ref=sr_1_5?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1509572055&sr=1-5&keywords=windshield+reflector
There is a spot on the trunk hatch that comes with a plastic red bar from the factory.
Volkswagen Warning Triangle VW Beetle Convertible CC Golf 000093057 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRGB8PS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hHCnDbZEET36S
I bought my car used so I'm not 100% on what happened to mine. But apparently it's not required by US law so dealers take them out? I went and bought a new one to replace it. Other people use the space as a way to keep an umbrella in their car.
Fender for sure is the absolute top accessory. You know when you're rolling down the street and theres that line of water all the way across from a neighbor washing their card or w/e? Yeah you roll over that at any speed and it's going to splash water into your crotch. Same goes for puddles, light rain, etc.
The second thing I'd recommend is instead of getting sidekicks get yourself some of this reflective 3M tape. I got the 2" wide roll and it's plenty to cover the sides also it's kinda gummy and thick so it does add some protection. It's reflective and it protects keeps your stuff fresh... if it wears out you've got enough for a complete redo!
So I get that the ditch is owned by the city , but please buy a $20 reflectors .. like I know it is entertaining, but I feel like you belong in the imatotalpieceofshit community. reflectors