Reflective backpack ideas
10-08-10, 01:47 AM
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Reflective backpack ideas
Has anyone got ideas how I can easily attach reflective material to my backpack and my usual singlet I wear when I'm commuting?
10-08-10, 03:42 AM
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I use a vest with large reflective stripes, I put it on/around my backpack and pull the straps through the armholes.
When riding during darkness I can see vehicles change lanes a quarter mile back to go around me.
When riding during darkness I can see vehicles change lanes a quarter mile back to go around me.
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3M makes a range of products that can be sewn on to backpacks, jackets etc (here's one supplier I found when I googled 3M reflective fabric tape https://www.identi-tape.com/sew-on.html)
but, I think mikewille's vest idea is probably simpler, less expensive and allows you to change backpacks etc without have to sew the reflective tape onto everything you might possibly use when cycling.
but, I think mikewille's vest idea is probably simpler, less expensive and allows you to change backpacks etc without have to sew the reflective tape onto everything you might possibly use when cycling.
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If the supplied straps will not work (or need extra attachment), use safety pins to attach one of the large (about 8" per side) Jogalite reflective safety triangles to the back of the backpack:
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If the supplied straps will not work (or need extra attachment), use safety pins to attach one of the large (about 8" per side) Jogalite reflective safety triangles to the back of the backpack:
10-10-10, 05:46 PM
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One other thought, 3M makes reflective heat-transfer tape, basically iron-on reflective material that you can add to almost anything. I routinely add it to the back pockets of my cycling jerseys, ankles of my cycling tights, sleeves of my cycling jackets, etc. It also adheres well to most cycling shoes I've tried it on -- my commuting shoes all have at least a couple square inches of reflective trim.
It's unfortunate that some of the best quality equipment is often designed to look cool, not to be conspicuous. So I just buy good equipment and upgrade it for safety.
It's unfortunate that some of the best quality equipment is often designed to look cool, not to be conspicuous. So I just buy good equipment and upgrade it for safety.
10-11-10, 05:50 PM
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You could get one of these ...
3 FEET PLEASE backpack
... the lettering looks black but is reflective
3 FEET PLEASE backpack
... the lettering looks black but is reflective
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Lots of backpacks and cycle/athletic clothing seem to come with reflective trim nowadays, which is nice. I also like to put reflective tape on my helmet and on my bike. Rear fenders and back of helmet get red tape, moving parts (crank arms, rims) get silver tape. Putting reflective tape on your bike is nice because it's always there, no matter what you decide to wear that night. The identi-tape web site that Brian Sharpe linked to in post #3 has an excellent selection of reflector tapes, and they've given excellent service when I've ordered stuff from them.
Reflector stuff is nice, but nothing beats a good set of lights!
Reflector stuff is nice, but nothing beats a good set of lights!
