Flashing armbands for night running...

MouseMan01

I run at night. Had to replace my flashing armbands recently.

Bought 2 karrimor flashing yellow LED armbands for a tenner each.

I should have kept the receipt. These things are completely useless. Practically zero light (lumens) off them. Even after replacing the battery.

I have an old Runtastic armband. Cheap product but great light. You can see me at a distance with this thing on.

On the other hand, bought Runtastic flashing heel clips for my shoes. Things fell off after 300 meters.

Does anyone else use running lights? Which brand works for you?

wersal gummage

Hi there,

Probably not an armband or what you're after, but I have been using a decathlon light the last year which works well, has no batteries which is very handy, strap it around my upper arm. Can only be seen from behind, so no use if you're looking for a reflective thing people can see from the front

https://www.decathlon.ie/lights/301516-57926-motion-light-flashing-run-light-no-battery-required.html#/demodelsize-254no_size/demodelcolor-8501574?queryID=eb97632d7b6e11a96ff5d5e0fe981de0&objectID=2485319

DeepBlue

I use the Ronhill Light Armband - https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/ron2585/ronhill-light-armband--~-aw21/

They can be got in white/(yellow?) light or red light and have a flashing setting or constant on. It's powered with a CR2032 battery. The actual light part covers about 50% of the circumference of the arm.

I also clip a Knog Outdoor Running Light onto the back collar of my running top - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Knog-Plus-Free-Rear-Unisex/dp/B07RWCKD5N/ref=asc_df_B07RWCKD5N

The Knog is USB rechargable. Very bright and has various settings - flashing, constant on, pulse, etc. Very like a rear bike light.