GoMotion LiteVests
September 24, 2009
For nighttime runs when you need a hands-free light source that doubles as a mini backpack, the GoMotion LiteVest products can lead the way. The backpack-like vests, which come in trail and road versions, have an LED light attached to the sternum strap for increased visibility on the run.
The Trail Runner LiteVest Pack has a 3-watt Luxeon LED light that has flood and spot beam control. The Street Runner LiteVest Pack has a 1-watt bulb that can also be adjusted.
Both versions have a high, medium and low setting and an adjustable beam angle. Plus, they both have two pulsing red LED taillights (on back) to make sure you’re visible from behind.
Primarily designed for runners, the “vests” operate off of three AA batteries (which are included) and also accept GoMotion’s rechargeable battery pack. While the road version only has enough storage to stash a cell phone, wallet and keys, the Trail Runner will accept a 1.5-liter (about 50-ounce) hydration bladder and has the same size stash pocket as the road version.
The Trail Runner and Street Runner LiteVests are currently available for $120 and $100 respectively. www.gomotiongear.com
—Ryan Dionne
Be advised, GoMotion’s website appears to be infected with a Trojan Exploit Downloader.
As for this vest I’ve been running with it at night for a couple of weeks now. I already had two headlamps but wouldn’t run with them because of the weight, and I needed something with some storage for small items. Illumination is adequate. I’m still observing battery life for when it’s used for 20 to 25 minutes, three times per week. My complaint lies in the direction of how the straps are adjusted. The loose ends are tightened by pulling inwards, towards one’s body, with inadequate means of securing the loose ends. The end of the sternum strap tends to block the light unless you get creative in tying-down that loose end. The ends of the shoulder straps could use a hook-&-loop tie down to prevent them from flapping around and hitting ones hands and arms, otherwise it’s very annoying.
For this price they could have taken a cue from the CamelBak folks seeing how their loose straps are secured, especially the military models.
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How would this compare to running with just a headlamp? Is it worth it to have the lamp and vest integrated?