I don't mind riding at night, I was using a generic 3 led blinky on the rear and a 35 year old set of lights with a dyno hub...definitely low tech. I always have worn a basic reflective vest and added reflective tape to the rear of the bike and to my helmet. My newest "ride at night" bike has the Shimano generator hub, B&M N head light (3 watts I think) and a DToplight Plus on the rear rack. I have added a Bikeplanet SuperFlash Blinky to the seat post and I use a cheap LED head light in flash mode on the front for extra visibility. I also have reflective side wall tires. I have ridden at night for years and preferred it for several reasons, typically lower traffic levels and cooler. The last time I did any serious commuting at night I was using a pair of Cateye HL 300 one aimed low and one higher. I did have a later generation version that ran the AA batteries but it was liberated at some point and I don't recall the model number. I have always gotten excellent service out of the Cateye products. I am going to pick up another of the SuperFlash lights and run it on steady on on my older bike without the stand lights, in addition to the blinky version. I have never had any really close calls at night and I ride on a variety of roads. I do avoid areas around bars and try to stay off the roads on military payday weekends. But I do that even if I am driving.

Aaron