Reflective Vest in the day time?

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12-03-10 | 09:23 PM

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Mauriceloridans

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I wear the hi vis reflective vest day and night summer and winter. I don't get why earlier posters talk about so many garments depending on season. The vest fits over winter clothing. No need to spend more on seasonal hi viz wear.

12-03-10 | 09:31 PM

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scroca

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dedhed

I wear my work safety veswt all the time. If I'm not wearing it I have to stuff it in the pannier so I might as well wear it.
In summer I often wear just the vest - no shirt

Yep.

12-05-10 | 12:54 AM

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funrover

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I wear mine on all my commutes, day/night

12-23-10 | 09:35 AM

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thefaceplace

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Hah. Funny that I saw this topic. Just read this post about people wearing their reflective gear during the day. Reversible fluorescents anyone?
https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding...loom-of-night/

12-23-10 | 10:49 AM

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CptjohnC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thefaceplace

Hah. Funny that I saw this topic. Just read this post about people wearing their reflective gear during the day. Reversible fluorescents anyone?
https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding...loom-of-night/

Actually, that post is pretty off base, as they seem to think the 'highlighter yellow' is for nighttime visibility, which is just wrong.

12-23-10 | 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mauriceloridans

Because wearing one less layer is easier, and combining extra visibility with whatever you're wearing is a good idea.

12-23-10 | 11:07 AM

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lbj

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CptjohnC

Actually, that post is pretty off base, as they seem to think the 'highlighter yellow' is for nighttime visibility, which is just wrong.

Really? Did you read to the end of it? Seems like they agree that it might be better to wear high viz all the time, don't you think?

12-23-10 | 11:24 AM

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jeffpoulin

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I ask myself, "If I were driving, would I have my headlights on?". If the answer is yes, then I wear my hi-vis/reflective vest. For daytime riding, that includes times of fog, rain, snow, etc... I don't bother with the vest when it's sunny.