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The Beacon™
safety light
DESCRIPTION
This dog-tested light is sturdy, compact, watertight, lightweight, and easy to use.

The Beacon clips onto all Ruff Wear wearable dog gear - collars, packs, apparel, life jackets, and harnesses.

For additional safety, it also clips to runners, hikers, cyclists, kids, and equipment.
KEY FEATURES
  • High-intensity LED creates a halo of red light around dog
  • Omni-directional, light dispersing lens
  • Sturdy clip on the backside can be attached quickly and easily to collars, coats, and harnesses
  • Durable, low-profile design
  • Watertight
  • Multiple blink modes: slow flash, fast flash, and always on
  • Batteries included
  • Split ring attachment option
  • Made in China
INTENDED USE
  • Be seen; be safe — use during low-light and high-traffic activities
  • Numerous other safety uses too: clips to joggers, hikers, cyclists, kids, and equipment
  
 
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Average Rating

4 out of 5

Number of Reviews: 19 customers reviewed this product.

Recommended: 16 out of 19 said they would recommend this product.

1 out of 5

Dog's Name: Kiomi and Jassi

Date of Review: 4/15/2012

We kick up our paws in: Victoria, British Columbia

My canine companion(s): Shiba Inu and Jack Russell

Short Lived

Would you recommend this product?.: No

Watertight? - NOT BY A LONG SHOT!! Durable? - LASTED ONE MONTH!! The 2 of these "dog tested" lights cost me $40 and proved to be no better than the pieces of crap I can buy for $5 which last about the same amount of time! How disappointing...crap is crap no matter how much you pay for it! One star only because I have to!!

2 out of 5

Dog's Name: Goosie

Date of Review: 4/13/2012

We kick up our paws in: Ohiopyle, PA

My canine companion(s): Pit/Lab Mix

Like it, but didn't withstand the wear and tear of our lifestyle...

Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!

We bought this for our black dog so she was visible when we let her out at night to go to the bathroom, and for the night time walks. She loves to swim and has taken many swims while The Beacon was still on her collar. Didn't cross my mind to take it off, but it filled with water and shorted out. We got all the water out and let it dry out, but it still does not work properly. I loved it, and would recommend it to anyone, but make sure you take it off before they jump in the river!

5 out of 5

Dog's Name: Splash

Date of Review: 2/29/2012

We kick up our paws in: Las Cruces, M

My canine companion(s): PWD/BC

Great

Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!

This is a great little light for night time dog activities. The ring is not very strong, but I like the fact that it would open up if it got caught on something.

5 out of 5

Dog's Name: Sassy

Date of Review: 2/27/2012

We kick up our paws in: Middle TN

My canine companion(s): Lab Mix

Very well made and useful

Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!

The size and quality of the Beacon make it the perfect fit for our evening walks. A black dog, at night with this beacon attached to the orange track jacket keeps us more than visible. The Beacon has been very reliable.

5 out of 5

Dog's Name: Tater

Date of Review: 2/23/2012

We kick up our paws in: Seattle

My canine companion(s): Golden Retriever

Perfect!

Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!

Exactly what we needed! Durable with three bright light settings. Stands up to ruff dog play and rainy Seattle walks/runs. Very well made and worth every penny.

4 out of 5

Dog's Name: Piper

Date of Review: 2/20/2012

We kick up our paws in: Bozeman MT

My canine companion(s): Border Collie mix

Love it

Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!

I love this product...so much so that I am on my 3rd one since the first two were lost. There should definitely be an option to clip it on and off the collar in a more secure but removable way than the plastic clip or the O ring. Aside from that much nicer than the cheap ones I have gotten at the pet store. A well made product......

3 out of 5

Dog's Name: Shyla, Judan

Date of Review: 2/6/2012

We kick up our paws in: Orlando (Altamonte Springs, Fl.)

My canine companion(s): Boxers

good- not excellent.

Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!

Cheesy metal ring useless. Dog ran as ring opened up. Lucky to get him back. Buton not identifiable enough. Used "white out" to paint it white. Works well but othr than metal cheap ring- waaaaaaaay overpriced when including shipping. Illuminates well.

5 out of 5

Dog's Name: sparky

Date of Review: 1/27/2012

We kick up our paws in: bayville new york

My canine companion(s): miniature schnauzer

GREAT

Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!

this is the only light for dogs that is water tight. at first i didnt like that it faced up but its bright and visible. i also use bicycle led lights which are also water tight and get him noticed

4 out of 5

Dog's Name: Remy

Date of Review: 1/24/2012

We kick up our paws in: medford ma

My canine companion(s): boston terrier

nice product

Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!

I love using this light for my dog at night. It is wonderful when we let her off leash at the dog park or even in our yard so we can easily track her. It is great at night when we go for walks and she is easily seen by traffic. Many people comment on how great a product it is. Only downside is the clasp is tough to place on and off her coat. It does come off sometimes too when she plays with other dogs.

3 out of 5

Dog's Name: chuck linker

Date of Review: 1/1/2012

We kick up our paws in: urban- leash walk only. Quiet small condo complex, Orlando.

My canine companion(s): 2 boxers. Rescues. Purpose-- helps for dogs to be seen by speeding drivers. safe from auto traffic.

Bright- like constant/blink fast control with difficult to use tiny button.

Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!

Painted button white so human can find it to use. Permantely attached to D-ring on collar. Very small & cheap attachment ring. Bought larger heavier steel ring used for 1 inch key rings Should be on sweivel attachment. Too expensive for this lone defect and cheap , yet most important, element of product. Yes, I am buying 1 more for added safety factor to collar & animal.

5 out of 5

Dog's Name: Peter

Date of Review: 12/27/2011

We kick up our paws in: Massachusetts

My canine companion(s): Black labs

Outstanding

Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!

I must have a new version that attaches to the collar with a ring..won't come off. Great to locate my pup at night and use for safety when walking at night with the dogs

3 out of 5

Dog's Name: Stephen

Date of Review: 12/14/2011

We kick up our paws in: Tooele, UT

My canine companion(s): American Pitbull Terrier

Good

Would you recommend this product?.: No

I very much liked the beacon for keeping track of my dog in low light conditions, but the device will consistently come off if my dog plays with other dogs, run through brush, or rubs againsts an object to itch him self. The product would be ideal if the clasp locked some how to prevent slipping off. I'll give it 3 stars because it's pretty expensive to keep losing!

4 out of 5

Dog's Name: Oscar

Date of Review: 11/28/2011

We kick up our paws in: Binghamton, NY

My canine companion(s): Italian Greyhound

Very Useful

Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!

Have used it with our Italian Greyhound at dusk, he's very fast and easy to lose in the dark, great product, i also like that it has the 2 modes, blinking and steady light. I would definitelly recommend it for owners who let their dogs off leash on night walks.

4 out of 5

Dog's Name: DRLYON

Date of Review: 11/25/2011

We kick up our paws in: Las Vegas

My canine companion(s): Two German Short Hair Pointer

They work!

Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!

I have been looking for a safety light for the boys for awhile. Overall I'm surprised no one has made a really rugged safety light for dogs but this comes as close as there is for now. I purchased my at REI. It has a plastic clip that will not last and it does not have a quick release ring for the collar ring. Light is bright and it has a blink, rapid blink, and a constant mode.

5 out of 5

Dog's Name: Nancy

Date of Review: 11/17/2011

We kick up our paws in: Delaware

My canine companion(s): Border Terrier

Great

Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!

This was exactly what we needed. We have a large fenced backyard and at night sometimes it's very hard to see our border terrier . Now we can see her even if her nose takes her to the FAR end of our property!!

4 out of 5

Dog's Name: Anonymous

Date of Review: 11/9/2011

We kick up our paws in: Bozeman

My canine companion(s): Border Collie

I love it

Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!

I love the light...but we also lost the first one and had to replace it pretty quickly. I would suggest adding a clip that quickly hooks onto the tag ring on the collar and and can be removed when you come in! This would prevent what happened to us, which was slipping off the collar! Overall great product :)

1 out of 5

Dog's Name: Anonymous

Date of Review: 11/4/2011

We kick up our paws in: San Francisco

My canine companion(s): Weimaraners

Does not stay on

Would you recommend this product?.: No

I bought this to keep my dogs in sight when they play at dusk/night. Both lights fell off while they were running before I had a chance to turn the lights on - quickest waste of $34.

5 out of 5

Dog's Name: Scott Ginn

Date of Review: 10/31/2011

We kick up our paws in: Maumelle, AR

My canine companion(s): Yellow Lab

Awesome

Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!

Works great. We walk at night and this light is bright enough to keep us from getting ran over. We have received several good comments from neighbors. Battery last a long time. I bought 2, one for each of us!

5 out of 5

Dog's Name: Anonymous

Date of Review: 10/25/2011

We kick up our paws in: Buffalo NY

My canine companion(s): 2 Samoyeds 1 Tibetan Terrier

The Beacon Rules

Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!

We walk city streets when the sun is down & thanks to The Beacon we feel very safe. People love the lights on the dogs & we love the fact they can see the dogs from far way, particularly the small dark dog. Thank you Ruffwear for the illumination