They'll See You Coming for Sure with a Nite Ize SpotLit

Night-Ize Spotlit Clip-On Multi-color LED Light

The pretty little blonde who lives at my house isn’t really into accessorizing. Except for a subtle pastel collar, she’s nearly always naked. That usually makes it difficult to find presents for her. Face facts: shoes and purses are out of the question, though she does have her own personal backpack. Her favorite stocking-stuffer from Christmases past, though, is a Nite Ize SpotLit. Ignore the txt-gnrtion spelling, though, ‘cause this turned out to be one nifty gift. 

The SpotLit Described

At first glance, the SpotLit looks pretty nondescript: it’s a whitish plastic disk 1¼” in diameter and about ½” thick and weighing a bit over a half ounce (17 grams). A pair of flat plastic hemispheres forms a sandwich around a stainless steel plate, which extends in one direction to form a little hook. The hook closes carabiner-style with a springy wire loop. On one side of the disk, you’ll notice a raised button and can see the innards through the translucent plastic.

The SpotLit in Use

The magic starts once you press that button. Press it one time and an LED light begins glowing. The light cycles continually through red, green, white, yellow and blue. Press the button two times in quick succession, and the light starts flashing red at about two times per second. When clipped onto her majesty’s collar, the LED can be seen for hundreds of feet, and the flashing light or the changing colors easily catch the attention of local drivers. Other neighborhood dog-walkers were so impressed that one bought a dozen to give to friends…

The SpotLit comes with a pair of CR2016 batteries, which will probably have to be replaced within a few weeks. A name-brand pair of lithium batteries will last considerably longer. The biggest downside I’ve noticed is that the ON-OFF switch is pretty stiff, but considering the spelling (and the home offices of Nite Ize, Inc., in Boulder, Colo.), I suspect the designers are members of the generation with overdeveloped thumbs. The carabiner clip can be a tight fit on the collar D-ring, but it’s doable if the dog will stand still.

A Night-Ize SpotLit is great gift for your dog-loving friends, especially if they walk their fur-people after dark. It comes highly recommended. 

Summary

Plus: highly visible, lightweight, batteries are replaceable
Minus: stiff ON-OFF switch, clip is a tight fit on D-rings
What they’re saying: The neighborhood drivers will see your pet coming with a Nite Ize Spotlit on her collar...