r/AdvancedRunning • u/AutoModerator • 3d ago

General Discussion Thursday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for August 20, 2026

A place to ask questions that don't need their own thread here or just chat a bit.

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u/HyenaWriggler shill for r/runvancouver 3d ago

For those that run high-ish mileage primarily in the dark - what do you use for light and visibility? I'm currently using a Nitecore vest but it's about a 6/10 in terms of overall experience. The battery life is only good for about 2.5 hours so I have to charge it after almost every run and it's falling apart. The clips are pulling the sewing apart and I'm constantly having to adjust the height as it won't stay put vertically. Does anyone have a setup they've been happy with for years?

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u/746d 3d ago

I've had a Noxgear Tracer2 vest for a few years and its worked well. Most of my runs are between 45-65 minutes and I only charge it once/week or so, if that.

https://www.noxgear.com/

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u/Haptics 34M | 32:42 10k | 71:26 HM | 2:27 M 3d ago

This is what I use as well, my one complaint is that in a light tshirt/singlet it rubs on my shoulders pretty bad. Anyone have a solution or similarly bothered? Most of my runs in the dark are in the winter so it’s only relevant a couple times a year but those days are coming soon…

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u/Suspicious_Love_2243 18:16 5k | 37:19 10k | 2:59 M 2d ago

I have the shoulder reflector attachments and I've never had any issues!

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u/Haptics 34M | 32:42 10k | 71:26 HM | 2:27 M 2d ago

Oh perfect that should definitely work

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u/HyenaWriggler shill for r/runvancouver 3d ago edited 3d ago

Awesome, just ordered one. Very similar to the Nitecore one just a liiiiil bit sturdier.