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Old 09-18-15 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by pressed001
40 bones for a decent set of lights (front and rear), 20 bones for a decent fluorescent vest or jacket. Those things do it for most of us. I think you will find that more people are willing to spend some more cash on a front light.
20 is steep for a vest. Ikea and Harbor Freight both have $5 vests that I have tested to be as bright as my brother's fireman's call-out equipment, even after 4 years of use and a bunch of washings. They're so cheap I buy 3 or 4 at a time and keep them in all the cars and give them away.

PATRULL Reflective vest - L/yellow - IKEA
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