NEIKO High Visibility Safety Vest ANSI Class 2, No Pocket

I bought this for walking the dog in the evenings and it does its job. The yellow is bright and noticeable and the reflective tape works great when car headlights hit it. I bought mine to fit over both my husband’s and my jacket so we can rotate depending on who is walking the dog or if both of us go out together one of us has it on to protect all of us. We walk in the rain frequently as we live in Seattle and while it is not water resistant, it still dries quickly and reflects even when wet. I like the zipper on the vest and have had no problems with it. I think if I were to purchase again I would get one with pockets if that were an option. I can still easily access my coat pockets with the vest on so it is not a major deal, I just like extra pockets! Overall, I just feel safer walking at dusk and night with this on and I appreciate others who also wear reflective gear when they are the pedestrians and I am the driver.

Update Feb 15, 2020: Almost 3 year update. This vest is going strong! The color is still bright despite having the neighbor’s dog jump all over me with muddy paws. The reflective strips work fantastically and haven’t faded or cracked at all. The zipper has worked 100% of the time with no hangups ever. I wear this vest twice a day in all weather. I have since changed my mind- it doesn’t need pockets. The neighbors all recognize me from my vest and comment how much they love it. I think this is one of the best things I’ve purchased for our twice daily walks. The other is a glowing collar for the dog.

Good for bike riding

Great Product. Just like described. Fits perfectly

The size runs smaller than what it says. It’s a good quality meterial.

A perfect little reflector vest. It is appropriate for anyone who is working outdoors. It is lightweight with a nice zipper up the front. It is comfortable and functional.

I am 6 foot 198 lbs 42 chest 40 waist. I was undecided between XXL and 3XL. After reading reviews I chose the former. Vest fits over a vintage Golden Fleece Air Force Snorkel Parka that is quite bulky. There isn’t a lot of room to spare over that but it isn’t too snug either. Fits easily over slimmer XL parkas. Quality seems ok and the zipper is not a problem. Very visible. Only rating 4 durability stars cause I just got it. Satisfied with my purchase so far. Seems like a good value.

I really enjoy this vest and it has helped me in a variety of ways. Additionally, I get a lot of positive comments from folks walking up to tell me how smart I am to wear it.

In terms of benefits, I ride my motorcycle to work at 5:30 each morning through an area surrounded by trees and crossing bridges over a lake. I do not have a windshield on the bike and at that time of the morning, it is semi dark and a lot of bugs come at my headlight and hit me. Those bugs splat on my face shield but just hit and bounce off the vest. I get to my destination and have to clean my face shield, but my vest and shirt are clean. This vest saves a lot of shirts in that regard. Also, I often wear polo or golf styled shirts when I go work. When I get up to driving speed, some of my collars really begin to flap in the wind. Instead of listening to that noise or risking damage to the shirt, I simply tuck the collar under this vest. Problem solved. Third solution is that this vest does serve as a windbreaker to the portions of your body that it covers. At the moment is is hot as well hell but a few mornings last month were downright chilly and this vest sure helped. Finally, the fourth benefit?—-it is bright neon yellow with reflectors—duh.

I purchased this zipper version as I knew I would be using it on my motorcycle and did not want the wind pulling it open. The zipper seems strong and never slips down in the wind. I purchased one size larger than I normally wear just so I can put it on over my jackets. In terms of sizing, the one size largers fits great, without a jacket or with a light jacket. However, if you are planning on wearing it over a heavier coat, you might want to go two sizes larger.

The vest itself is very light and foldable and I usually forget I have it on.

For the price and benefits this vest offers, it is a great value and I highly recommend.