We have been using collar lights for years to make our dogs more visible at night,
so this was not an entirely new product for us.
However, this more recent iteration of an LED collar light has clearly undergone
a few design changes that hopefully improve both its function and longevity.
One of the first things to be aware of is how this light attaches to a collar,
which they illustrates pretty well on the product page.
Since there is no carabiner, clip, or clasp; you can either hang it like a pendant or
use the silicone body of the light to wrap around a collar's webbing, then lock it into place.
The silicone that holds and attaches this LED unit being a single piece eliminates the mechanical
wear and tear that typically comes with using two metal pieces to attach a light to a collar.
Not having to attach this light directly to the ring on your dog's collar/harness also means you can
position the light to be more visible, less likely to get damaged, and less irritating to your pet.
In the unlikely event your dog still manages to get this light hopelessly stuck on something,
silicone's weakness becomes its strength, since a healthy dog should be able to pull itself free of such a snag.
Arguably the best aspect of this light is that you can actually replace the battery in it;
the manufacturer even let's you know precisely what kind of batteries to get right on the package.
Although accessing and swapping out the battery is a bit tricky, this is ideal for those who
don't like throwing things away because they accidentally left the collar light flashing all night.
While I can't promise you this light will keep this running for years to come, it is nice to see
an LED collar light that is not intentionally made to be thrown away as soon as the battery fails.
The LED lights themselves are bright and the flashing modes makes them hard to ignore,
but they are not as bright as others collar lights we have tried.
What happens with this specific unit is the silicone casing diminishes the impact of the LED lights.
Basically, while these are very attention getting, if you are looking for maximum lumens, you can do better.
Turning this light off/on and selecting a mode are as easy as using a click trainer,
simply press the button until the light does what you want, four clicks total to run through all your options.
Obviously, this does not have to be used exclusively as a light for dog collars.
You can put this light on key-chains, backpacks, jackets, or anywhere else
you would like to be able to boost your visibility after dark.
Overall, we like this version of an LED collar light more than those we have used previously.
The only really unknown for us is how well the silicone component of this light stands up to wear and tear...
(Should we experience any notable failures in the future, we will update this review to let you know)
Still, we already know there are some owners who will benefit from switching to a silicone covered light immediately in order to avoid plastic allergies, since we had a dog who reacted badly to any contact with plastic.
We were already big fans of collar lights before we tried this design,
so we recommend them in general to anyone who has not yet used one.
Whether you are new to these compact LED lights or not, this light is a very nice example of them
with many design features to recommend it.