MichaelV27@alien.topBtoRunning•That Frigid Season is Here! - Annual cold / cool / winter weather running and gear threadEnglish
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1 year agoI go against the grain regarding lights when road running in the dark especially on roads and in neighborhoods.
I don’t think wearing something that lights up is all that safe. I much prefer a reflective vest for the purpose that cars can see you. That’s what really matters.
A headlamp can also blind an oncoming car so I don’t consider that safe.
And a softer, indirect light like the Noxgear stuff or small blinking lights really advertises your presence to people (not vehicles) who maybe you don’t want to notice you that much.
I wear reflective gear for the cars and avoid putting lights on myself. I think that’s safer.
Smartwool socks are all I’ve needed. Even for winter trail runs where I have multiple stream crossings and get my feet completely wet. If I keep moving, my feet don’t get cold.