Brilliant Reflective Strips Review: An Easy Way to Stay Safe and Visible

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The Brilliant Reflective Strips by 3M are an easy, inexpensive way to stay safe and visible on your nighttime or early morning travels.

Brilliant Reflective Strips Review:

Price and Where to Buy: The Brilliant Reflective Strips are available on Amazon starting at $14.95 for a pack of eight.

How the Brilliant Reflective Strips Rate:

Usefulness: 8/10. These strips can be either stuck on using adhesive or ironed on, depending on which pack you buy. Either version will help make you (or your bike/stroller/etc.) more visible at dawn, at dusk, or after dark.
Value: 7/10. Each pack comes with 30 square inches of Brilliant Reflective Strips.
Portability: 9/10. The Brilliant Reflective Strips are easy to adhere to helmets, clothing, bicycles, dog leashes, bags, etc.
Durability: 9/10. The strips hold up well to inclement weather and outdoor use.
Cool Factor: 10/10. The Brilliant Reflective Strips come in a variety of colors so that you can match whatever you’re attaching them to.

Final Verdict: If you need to be more visible while commuting, running, walking the dog, etc., these strips can help!

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