Brooks has clearly thought about that issue and designed it so that even if the neck sits high, there’s nothing that could chafe. So many vests have necks so high that my face gets scratched by the zipper while I run. Brooks says the vest provides wind and water protection, and though I’d never choose a vest on a rainy day, it definitely seems to cut the wind a bit on those breezy late fall runs.Īnd since I quibbled, I do have to say that one thing I love about the fit is the neck. For the mid-Atlantic this is exactly what I need - it adds enough warmth to get me out the door but I’m not going to overheat once I get going. The material of the vest is relatively lightweight, while still providing a layer of warmth. Even with a black shirt underneath, I felt confident cars could see me. The reflective strips sit on the front and back of the shoulders and wrap around the hip, so you can be seen from the front, back, or side. And the Carbonite vest is great for being seen. Renee and Alex tested the Carbonite 4" shorts, short sleeve, vest, and tights. Read on to see what they thought.Īlex: Even in the darkest, coldest months here in DC, it’s rarely cold enough for a jacket, so I love the idea of a reflective vest for when I need to be seen but don’t need the warmth. The reflective elements in motion can be seen when lit by cars, and identified as a human form, at up to 600 feet at 35mph.įor more on the science behind Run Visible see the Brooks article here The only critique was the desire for more storage features the tights have one lone back waistband pocket.For several years Brooks has been perfecting its Run Visible collection of high day and night time visibility apparel and accessories in recent years in partnership with 3M which has done extensive research around how the human eye discerns people in low light and at night.ģM Carbon Black retro reflectivity in areas of motion that help identify you as a human and not a random sign.Įach piece in the Run Visible Collection returns at least as much light as 300 candles burning in the same location.Ĭarbonite apparel balances the use of fluorescence, contrast colors and patterns for daytime (and night time) visibility and to alert that you are a runner in motion. Another tester who ran in them through damp meadows, rain and high humidity, appreciated the material, which kept her dry and comfortable throughout her run. “There was no pulling or uncomfortable seams that I noticed.” The technical fabric and construction moved with his body and provided plenty of compression. “They felt like a second skin,” said one.
Testers commented on the excellent fit and seamless construction of the Carbonite Tight. Reflective material can sometimes be stiff and bulky, but these strips are stretchy and thin, allowing you to run with fluidity.Ī few of us at Runner’s World tested pieces from the line and offer the following feedback for those considering the hi-viz life. According to Brooks, these strips return the illumination of 300 candles burning in one place. The material is strategically placed, mimicking the shape of a human while in motion. When the panels catch light from car headlights, or even sunlight, the brightness is intense. The apparel reflects light with 3m Scotchlite Carbon Black strips. The reflective strips allow you to be seen at dusk, dawn, and night.
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