Light up canes: How can I stay well illuminated while going on early morning walks?
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How can I stay well illuminated while going on early morning walks?
Question
My wife likes to go on morning walks even before the sun is up and I worry about her falling or not being seen in the dark by cars. She refuses to use a flashlight but are there other items I could get her to illuminate the road ahead and herself, maybe like a light up cane?
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Going on regular walks is a great way to stay active and healthy; however, it is important to stay well illuminated in the dark to avoid injuries. Luckily, there are many illumination options available. Here are some options for you to consider:
Lights and light-up canes
- Magic Cane with LED Light by MEDca (at Amazon Canada) is a foldable cane with an LED light to light up the road ahead. The cane has a broad pivoting base with rubber feet for stability and adjustable height levels up to 37 inches. It can support up to 300 pounds of user weight. The product costs around $40 to 45 (CDN), plus additional shipping fees.
- Folding Walking Cane with LED Light by Yosoo is a foldable cane with an LED light to light up the road ahead. The cane also has an anti-slip pivoting base, adjustable height levels, and can support up to 200 pounds of user weight. The cane can be purchased at Walmart and Amazon Canada. The product costs around $40 to 45 (CDN), plus additional shipping fees.
SureStep Light-Up Cane Tip by SkyMed (at Good Life Medical Equipment) is a waterproof cane attachment with an automatic light sensor that turns on during twilight conditions and powers off when the cane is not in use. The tip is lighted by four energy-efficient LED bulbs and designed to fit most standard 7/8 inch walking canes. The product costs around $25 to 30 (USD), plus additional shipping fees. - Grip-On Attachable LED Flashlight by TipSee Light Co Products (at TipSee Light Co Products) is a clip-on flashlight with flexible grips that lets you clip it onto virtually any rounded handles. The flashlight is waterproof, has three 78 Lumen bright LEDs, the flexible polyethylene body is corrosion and spark-proof, and comes included with an A23 battery. The product costs around $25 to 30 (USD), plus additional shipping fees.
Reflective clothes
- Uline LED Hi-Vis Safety Vest (at Uline) is a reflective breathable safety vest with 16 LED lights that stays visible from 2000 feet away. The lights have three modes: slow flashing, fast flashing, and steady and require two AA cell batteries, which are not included. The product costs around $25 (CDN), plus additional shipping fees.
Proviz Sports’ Reflect360 Collection (at Proviz Sports) is a collection of outdoor clothing designed with reflective beads woven throughout the fabric that transforms the clothing item into a glowing beam when shined on by car lights. There are various clothing items available such as long sleeves, beanies, jackets, neck gaiters, gloves, and backpacks. Clothing items range from around $45 (CDN), such as the beanies, up to $330 (CDN), such as the down-filled reflective bike jackets.
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