Get Out, Get Moving, Get Seen - A close look at Brooks' Nightlife Running Vest   

No matter where you are in the world, you're a runner. You run because the opportunity is there, and you take it. Many of us run at night, because that's when we have the time, to unwind, to think, it's cooler, quieter - no matter the reason, many of us run at night. Except, at night, visibility becomes limited, and lethal, for us runners. Let's face it; vehicle drivers do not always see you! 

Step up, step out, and be seen. There are many reflective running vests out there on the market. The simple premise is this, they are covered with a material called retro-reflective surfaces that are engineered to take light, no matter the source, gather it, focus it, and literally push it back out in the direction that it was received, and most importantly, amplified. This helps you be seen by oncoming traffic.  

There are basic vests that you can buy at big box stores, that make you look like a construction worker and do not fit well. There are reflective strips that you can attach to your wrists or ankles that are held on with hook and loop fasteners. These little straps can be bulky or awkward, and more often than not, drivers do not see you until they're almost on top of you.   

But there's a way to have a comfortable running vest that slips over your shirt (great when it's cooler) or can be worn alone (great when it's warmer) that has  super reflective built in, and it also keeps your core comfy and thermally balanced. On those cool nights, where it's still too warm for long sleeves or a jacket, you want some weight to give you warmth, but you don't want bulk. Can you have both?  

The Brooks' Nightlife Running Vest resists wind and rain, keeping your core dry. There's a moisture-proof pocket for your MP3 player, so it too, can stay dry. Once you've got your tunes hooked up, don't forget your ID and keys - they've got their own pocket to be stowed away without getting in your way.

More importantly, this vest gets you seen - early, so drivers have time to react and move out of your way.  

Think about it - how do you feel when a car jerks away from you at the last moment because they didn't see you? Imagine drivers noticing you from 500 yards away, not 5 feet. How would that feel?  

You know what else? It holds up after washing. That means it'll last. In fact, your running buddies are going to be so jealous of your reflective digs that they're going to try to "borrow" your vest, and then conveniently forget to return it. You might need to buy them one just to get your back. 

Seriously though, this vest gets the point across of being seen and does it in a way that preserves fashion. If you're going to wear it, it might as well feel nice and look nice (even though the only thing others will really notice is the reflectivity).  

So have your night time run and get home safely. Your family and friends will appreciate your safe return.