Señor Steve
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Portugues (2014)
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I will walk the Portuguese Way this fall and would like some advice on how to stay visible to vehicles. My pack, rain cover and pants are all fairly dark or muted in color. Although I my shirts and rain poncho are bright, those are not easily seen from behind. Would it make sense to affix reflective Velcro bands on the back of the pack/rain cover, like the ones joggers wear on their ankles, or is there something better? I need something that won't fall off (which can happen with reflective tape) and won't get too heavy when it rains. Also, will it be problematic for drivers if I walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic? That's one of the ways I was taught at an early age to stay safe, so that I can see vehicles as they approach. Thanks.
Señor Steve
I will walk the Portuguese Way this fall and would like some advice on how to stay visible to vehicles. My pack, rain cover and pants are all fairly dark or muted in color. Although I my shirts and rain poncho are bright, those are not easily seen from behind. Would it make sense to affix reflective Velcro bands on the back of the pack/rain cover, like the ones joggers wear on their ankles, or is there something better? I need something that won't fall off (which can happen with reflective tape) and won't get too heavy when it rains. Also, will it be problematic for drivers if I walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic? That's one of the ways I was taught at an early age to stay safe, so that I can see vehicles as they approach. Thanks.
Señor Steve
So what. Ours are cheap and light vests. 100 grams. Breathable ? They are for safety use. If there is a part that can be dangerous, we wear them If not they are ready for grabbing in an outside department of the backpack or hang about.I have found the vest a pain in the asset. Some are bulky, while others don't breathe. On my last Camino (CI) I wore a reflective velcro strip that was easily attached to the back of my pack. Further research turns up this:
http://www.modernbike.com/product-2126184029?gclid=CKLxn6D7tsACFYqBfgodYyAA0w
It's quite nice and, because it reflects the international symbol for caution...it's less confusing to a moving vehicle than a light, or strip. Muscle memory wins out over new info analytical brain response every time.
Handy. But you allways walk with one flagpost. Better have it in front of your chest so the complete surface of the device can be seen. When used as a flagpost by the airstream it follows the lateral side so than you are not seen yet.I like that @Arn - I think I will buy two - one to attach to my chest and the other for my roadside walking pole. Before walking the Portuguese route I would have thought this was 'overkill' but now I know better and will be more prepared for my next camino.
Good solution !Our safety vests are mesh so both highly visible and breathable too. We adapted them to fit over our packs and also when wearing our ponchos, they also tie back 'flat' when not wearing a pack.
The flashing light strip is hung on my chest strap and Terry's on the back of his pack. On a road I walk in front and the yellow strip does seem to work. It gave up flashing very quick;y so a Hi-vis strip would be just a good.
I am curious about it MaggieIt looks fairly stiff @Albertinho - I was thinking I could run a length of Velcro vertically down the centre so that it is facing forward on my pole. Worth a try!
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