Review Of The Proviz Reflect360 Cycling Jacket

Review Of The Proviz Reflect360 Cycling Jacket

Now that it is Winter and the hours of daylight are reduced, us cyclists need to been seen and clearly visible to other road users when cycling at night.

In this vlog I review one of the Proviz Reflect360 cycling jacket.

A reflective jacket is an essential piece of cycling kit if you are riding at night and this is one of the most popular products from UK company Proviz who are one of the leading companies in the field of reflective cycle clothing.

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[floydie]

I bought my Proviz Reflect 360 18 months ago for use on my daily commute to work. Probably the best £100 i've spent (that was the price back then). I've been stopped by car drivers asking where to get one from because they are so visible at night.

[johnho]

credit to you Leo, my wife says Mmmm what should i buy you for Christmas, i said Proviz 360 jacket, watch this You Tube, thank you Leo for taking the time to post a good video

[randyjorgensen]

I simply can not think of any other place in the world where I can get reviews of and information on cycling clothing I can wear! Period. That being said, I loved your review of the cycling Jersey you did a while back until I seen the price. I would need two jobs to afford that thing. But this jacket makes much more sense, and based on this review I think it makes sense for my riding and I am going to get one! Thank you for your good work Sir 👍🏼 Just hope they ship to America.

[Jeff.Slavich]

Great timing on this review, as I'm in the market for something just like this & I like it. I'm also glad to see you doing some reviews periodically. I feel like I've watched you for a few years now and I find you very trustworthy. For me, that's really important if I'm to take someones review seriously. Thanks!

[richcrompton]

I’ve not been touting for one of these jackets at all, but my wife has obviously been paying attention when I told her about these and was concerned enough for my safety, that yesterday an early birthday present arrived for me from her! A different make, but essentially the same jacket! She had canvassed the friend who showed me theirs the day you released your video and I told my wife about it as soon as I saw her, then your video appeared. I thought she was impervious to cycling talk too! I feel very lucky and very visible! She also flattered me with her sizing choice. It cycling snug on me. I might be having a few less mince pies over the festive period!

[fergusfitzgerald]

Very interesting review. The product is a welcome addition to what's currently available no doubt!
A quick question to you and subscribers.
I have gone out for a few night rides clad in my Altura ” Night Visiion ” long bibs and yellow jacket with reflective patches.
I have a 150 lumen front light and a good bright red rear light set in flash mode.
Cars frequently "Beep me " from front and rear. I take this to indicate " We see you we are telling you we are near "
Are my jacket patches and lights too bright ?
I have front light set so its not in the motorists eyes ?
Night riding is an area needing a bit more careful evaluation for safety reasons.
Thanks for your input.

[neilmat]

Good information Leonard. Amazing visibility. Probably be seen from Mars.

[pennyfarthing]

I really like the design and fit. This may be a Christmas gift for my wife and myself. Thanks Leonard.

[mancello]

Nice pun: "On reflection...". You probably could have sized down one size. The reflective ability of that jacket is amazing.

[jeffdunnage]

Great video. You didn't just pose and talk but actually got out there and showed it in action. I was so impressed that I ordered one. I will be wearing a Florescent gilet in the daylight hours and take it off when darkness falls. You certainly deserve that free Jacket as they won another customer. Where I live in Essex the roads are very dangerous, so bad that they reverse to make sure you're dead. (Joke) knyuck ! knyuck! knyuck!

[gatton]

Another great video Leonard. have to agree with you. It is a great product. I also take it with me in the car in case I breakdown and I know I am safe in the knowledge that other motorists will be able to see me on the side of the road. Happy Cycling stay safe.

[cathywheatley]

I've got the Switch gillet with the yellow hi viz, great in the day time otherwise you're blending in to the grey scenery. However the lack of sleeves mean traffic can't see you indicating at night. Although they can see the reflective body from space. Probably.

[dominicdavison]

Amazing jacket. Almost blinds you it's so bright at times.

[infinityhike]

I have a rain jacket that I like but it has a hood. So I tuck it inside under the back. Might work with your collar in front. I find it best to depart cold and bring extra layers in case I don't warm up enough. All hard shell rain jackets short of those made of gortex are sweaty. And soft shells eventually let some rain in. The equation is will the rain make you wetter than the sweat?

[jaydesimone]

Hi Leonard, nice review. I got the running version of this jacket and also a vest. The running jacket is ventilated fully on the back and not reflective. Moisture vapor will come out through the vis fabric but it does keep big drops like rain out. I agree with you on your points about daytime visibility and how it glows in a spot of light when out in the dark. I'd rather be visible, warm, and a bit sweaty (since most jackets don't ventilate particularly well anyway, so that's basically a wash). The vest I got for cycling to wear over my warmer cycling kit, which is, of course, black like so much other cycling clothing. I didn't feel the need for another cycling jacket since I'm happy with the performance of what I have and just wanted to add some visibility for night/early morning rides. Like you, I don't do those very often anyway.

[tyler]

Just picked this up for £60; seems like It will be a great cycling jacket. Much heavier than the Solomon Bonatti running jacket I use but tempted to try a run in this on very cold days.

[Dazswift]

nice review, I actually ordered the Gilet this morning :-)

[lesreed]

Fair and balanced review Leonard, you should get to keep the jacket and maybe give a long term report where you can test in much colder weather to see if this reduces the effect on sweating.

[TheNovaNorm]

Amazing products. I use the backpack cover.

[markfeldman]

Great product review. Fortunately being a retired old codger I can ride any time of day and I am terrified of traffic here in the states in daylight so night riding is out of the question!