Jon »
17 June 2008 »
In Gear, conspicuity »
Liquid Reflector
is a reflective paint - available in five colors and a clear version, and, according to the manufacturer, yields a fine surface and high reflectivity. (Note: the reflected light is white, regardless of the visible color on the surface). We’d like to test some of this - see how it holds up - and whether its reflectivity would be affected by polyurethane or other transparent protective sealants.
The elegance of reflective materials, of course, is that they’re not dependent on electricity, and, wherever placed, they work when/as needed.
Via Toolmonger.
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Tags: conspicuity, Gear, hazard markings, reflective
Jon »
29 November 2007 »
In Gear, conspicuity, go-bags, uniforms, vests »
I’ve been using the AllMedHi-Viz Rescue Vest for a few weeks. Happy to recommend it - worth every penny - although for CERT and other purposes I’d like to see a lower bulk price. For the record, we weren’t given a review sample - and regard this as money well spent. And I intend to assemble a bulk purchase soon. Here are some images.
It’s great - I’ve worn it every time I’ve been to the park with Lucy and Zoe before dawn, and my guess is that it exceeds ANSI Class III visibility requirements. (AllMed doesn’t make the claim - and for the moment, I’m saying again - it’s a guess). We’ll try to measure visibility soon.
And it has the feel of something well-made and well-designed - very sturdy but not at all uncomfortable.
And it’s got enough pockets that, by itself, it could function as a go-bag or jump bag with the “A” gear - the absolute essentials. We’re going to figure out how much we can stuff in the pockets.
Responders should, of course, add ID - name, units, etc. - but I’d urge anyone doing it to use Reflexite letters - what makes this vest unique is the combination of conspicuity and load carrying ability - i.e., pockets - don’t make it any less reflective if at all possible.
Product page here.
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Tags: , Clothing, conspicuity, go-bag, jump bag, reflective, uniforms, vests
Jon »
25 November 2007 »
In Clothing, conspicuity »
Mountain Hardwear now has on offer the Stimulus jacket.
Which is waterproof, breathable, and has some stretch - but what’s novel is that it’s reflective. And is available, therefore, only in a color that Mountain Hardwear calls “Stainless Steel.”
I’ve had a couple of Mountain Hardwear’s pieces - one jacket and a hat. They’re both among the best clothing I’ve ever had. jacket had single defect: it allowed me to lose it. The hat was, I believe, stolen by one of my children - high praise, indeed.
We’re going to see if we can take a look at one of these - Mountain Hardwear’s website doesn’t provide specs on the reflectivity - but if it meets ANSI Class II or III it might be an ideal option for clothing emergency responders.
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Tags: ANSI Class III, conspicuity, reflective
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