If you’re a dog owner, you’ve probably experienced that horrible feeling when your furry friend disappears from sight. Ruffwear’s The Beacon safety light can help put your mind at ease, as its super-bright LED light keeps Fido visible even in low-light conditions.
It clips right onto his collar (or any other Ruffwear-brand gear he’s sporting) with two attachment options, and is lightweight and compact enough not to bother him. It’s also watertight, so you don’t have to worry about impromptu puddle splashing.
There are three light mode options to best suit your needs: slow flash, fast flash and constant light. (Some pups may be sensitive to the blinking options, making the constant a popular choice.) The LED light is housed in a specially designed lens that helps distribute the light for better visibility.
The Beacon includes two CR2032 coin cell batteries as well as integrated clip and quick ring attachments. Size is 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.9 inches. Color is red.
Price is $16.95. To purchase or find a list of other retailers, visit Ruffwear.com.
Comfortable cold-weather protection
When you think of cold-weather protection, bulky parkas often come to mind. For adventurers who don’t want to wear a sleeping bag with arms on their hikes, Sierra Designs’ Men’s Stretch DriDown Hoody offers the warmth of a down jacket with the light weight and mobility of a hoody.
Made from 800 fill-power duck down insulation with a nylon blend spandex-woven shell that has a water-repellent coating, the DriDown Hoody is durable and ready for action. The fit is snug over any mid-layer, with diamond-pattern quilt lines that stretch with you instead of restricting your movement. It’s also soft for comfort against skin.
This hoody really masters the hood style. It actually sits flat against your back when not in use to accommodate packs, so there’s no annoying bunching on the neck during hikes. The hood is toggle-free and fits just like it should on your head too, with no pointy area at the top for wind to get in. Likewise with the hand cuffs and hem; they’re secured with elastic and a draw cord to keep cold air out.
There are plenty of storage options both inside and outside the hoody. It has two exterior pockets that are zippered and lined, one interior security pocket, and two interior drop-in pockets that can hold small gear items such as wet gloves.
Center back length is 29 inches. Weight is 17.5 ounces.
Available in blue, red, green and black, and in sizes small to extra extra large. To purchase or find a list of retailers, visit sierradesigns.com. Price is $229.
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