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Ruffwear The Beacon

Rated: ***** by 9 reviews.

Altrec

The Ruffwear Beacon™ for Dogs uses four light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to create a halo of high-visibility red light around your dog. Emits light in four directions-forward left, forward right, backward, and straight up. Dog-ready design is sturdy, compact, watertight, lightweight, and easy to use. Lifetime LED bulbs never need replacing.

Features:

  • Batteries included
  • Be seen; be safe — use during low-light and high-traffic activities
  • Clips onto all Ruff Wear wearable dog gear—collars, packs, coats, lifejackets, and harnesses
  • Creates a halo of red light
  • Keeps dogs and humans safe
  • Numerous other safety uses too: clips to joggers, hikers, cyclists, kids, and equipmentQ/2 Mile visibility (800 m)
  • Size: 1.5” L x 1.5” W x 1.2” H (38 mm x 38 mm x 30 mm)

Rocky Mountain Trail

The Beacon™ uses four light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to create a halo of high-visibility red light around your dog.

Features:

  • *Use the multiple light patterns to keep track of up to three dogs.
  • 1/2 Mile visibility (800 m)
  • Batteries included
  • Creates a halo of red light
  • Keeps dogs and humans safe
  • Operation:
  • To turn on/off: Press button for SLOW flash. Press again for FAST flash. Press again for continuous ON. Press again for OFF. Repeat. To maximize battery life, use the slow flash or fast flash options.
Size:1.5” L x 1.5” W x 1.2” H (38 mm x 38 mm x 30 mm)

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Legend

  •     - Ramsey Outdoor
  •     - Rocky Mountain Trail
  •     - Altrec

Ruffwear The Beacon Reviews Summary:

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Reviews:

Fabulous product and great price

Rating:*****
I ordered one of these last week and when it came I had to order a second one for my other dog. The quality is fabulous, it clips tightly on the nylon webbing of the harnesses and has 3 different speeds you can put it on. I wish I had ordered one for my jacket and may do so. The only thing I don't like about them is I can't figure out how to or where to put in a new battery but I shot an email to ruffwear and am looking forward to hearing back from them. These are much sturdier than the bicycle style and easy to see from a long distance. Cars notice us right away and slow down unlike with just a plain flashlight (We dont have sidewalks out here) and I feel much safer having them both "lit up". Great product.
Denise Elliott at Altrec on 02/09/2009

Best light by far!

Rating:*****
I bought 3 of these and am very happy I did. The night I first received these, I told my husband to watch our dog when I brought her outside. I was about 100 yards away when he saw 'the light'. My husband said it looked like an airplane landing! I've tried a few other lights, but this beat them all by far. This clips to the Ruff Wear jackets -- a big plus. And when she 'shakes' off, it doesn't 'bonk' her anywhere! Even if not for the special clip for her Ruff Wear jackets and harness, it's still so bright and I love that it has 3 settings -- makes it fun and we're all a lot safer at night. I wish I would've bought it sooner!
Diana at Altrec on 10/09/2009

Very bright! Excellant visibility at night.

Rating:*****
I bought two of these great little lights. One for my dog's collar and one for my backpack so we've got bright lights fore and aft. The plastic clip on the back of the light works great. I feel like the split ring and the point at which it is attached could be a little sturdier. Other than that very minor quibble, I have been very pleased with this product.
Sarah Ikard at Altrec on 12/27/2008

Just right.

Rating:*****
this is the best design for a dog safety light I've seen. Just one drawback is the wire ring. It is small because the hole is small and thus sort of flimsy in my opinion. That is a minor complaint. I use the clip which is very strong and can be attached in many places on my Ruff Wear halter.
David Block at Altrec on 05/30/2008

This is THE safety light to get!

Rating:*****
I have done the research--and the research said this was the best, so I bought 3. One for me and one for my mom and one for her dog. I am going to buy more--it is absolutely the best. I have tried all of the lights--and the visibility on this is the absolute best. I feel safe again.
Chris at Altrec on 12/20/2008

Not Just For Your Dog

Rating:*****
I LOVE these Beacon's can't live without them! I bought 3, one for my dog when we walk him, and two for me and my husband for when we ride our bikes at night. They are really bright and have held up over time. You can use these for many other activities!
L.A at Altrec on 04/09/2009

excellent product

Rating:*****
Very excellent design for dog safety light. Has great range and three sets of different speed flash. There could be improvement for the wire ring, maybe a strong clip.
YC at Altrec on 09/26/2008

Just what I was looking for!

Rating:*****
I have been wanting to buy this for my dog who is black and hard to see at night and this works great.
CLM at Altrec on 01/07/2009

Great!

Rating:*****
Love it. There's a good range too.
Anonymous at Altrec on 08/23/2008