Here I'll post comments and assessments on gear and products that I currently use or have in the past. The only influence on my words are my own experiences.




Thursday, October 23, 2008

Granite Gear High Visibility Coat

Originally submitted at REI

Enhance your dog's safety by putting this reflective, bright yellow Granite Gear coat on him.

Still holding snug-for now

By lwill from Gov. Camp, OR on 10/23/2008

3out of 5

Gift: Yes
Sizing: Feels true to size
Pros: Reflective stripes, Easy to Put On, WARM, Good Quality
Cons: Velcro
Best Uses: Medium Dogs, Outdoors, Harsh Weather
Describe Yourself: Single Dog Owner

I've put this on my dog in all kinds of weather. As a fleece jacket to keep warm on cold nights in a tent. So she can be seen in urban areas at night (reflective stripes glare brightly from all angles). And while playing in the snow (it repels wetness good).

Two things I would suggest:
Change the color to a bright red or blaze orange like hunters use. That's partly why I wanted the jacket in the first place, so that my dog stood out immediately in the woods during fall hunting season, hence "high visibility."

Also I would do something regarding the velcro. While mine still works overall, parts of the stripping don't and it appears the non-functioning is creeping into the good stuff. Granted my jacket has last longer than a year through some harsh stuff and heavy activity, the rest of it is still in good shape-shouldn't the velcro be too?

Tischer staying warm before bedtime

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