It is sort of strange to do a test report on a piece of gear I have never used for it’s intended purpose, but I am thankful for that.  The Road ID that I was sent a couple of months ago is a personal Identification bracelet that I wear for just about all of my athletic and outdoor activities.

Road ID makes several different types of identification products that can be worn on your person in case you are not able to communicate after an accident. In addition to two styles of bracelets, the Wrist ID Sport and the Wrist ID Elite, they have the Shoe ID, the dogtag style Fixx ID, and the Ankle ID.  All are customizable to provide specific  emergency information.  On mine I had my name, date of birth, numbers of my wife and father,  in addition to my insurance company and a reminder that “Pain is Temporary” which is a great motivator during a tough workout.  The Wrist ID sizing is customizable, and so comfortable I rarely notice I am wearing it.

Road ID also has an interactive version which allows emergency personnel to look up a more complete medical profile by going to a website, and entering a serial number printed on the back of the tag.  This could be critical for people who have specific medial needs that could not be communicated on a small tag, or with people with changing mendical needs that would require reprinting the tag regularly.

I have in the past had the dilemma of where to stash my drivers license on my person.  With the Wrist ID, I do not need to worry about it.   The Wrist ID is not just a good idea when I am working out,  it is a great idea when backpacking. This piece of gear is really innocuous, but has the potential to be a lifesaver on that one occasion where something happens.   At $30.00 for the most expensive ID offered, it is a no brainer.

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Testimonials on the Road ID site