Over USB-C on the current version; older listings shipped with a micro-USB cable, so check the listing.

Amphipod describes the case as moisture resistant; it does not list an IP rating.

Where should a runner wear a safety light?

Somewhere drivers can see it from the front or behind - a waistband, a pack strap or a shoulder. It clips onto any of them.

Can you see the path with the Versa-Light Plus?

It is designed so others can see you; at 60 lumens it is not a path light. Pair it with a headlamp on dark trails.

What is the difference between the Versa-Light Mini, Plus and Max?

They are models in the same Versa-Light range; the Plus puts out up to 60 lumens.

Amphipod Versa-Light Plus Rechargeable Clip Light

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Amphipod Versa-Light Plus — a clip-on light so drivers see them first

Name: Amphipod Versa-Light Plus Rechargeable Clip Light
Brand: Amphipod
Price: 25 USD

Amphipod Versa-Light Plus Rechargeable Clip Light

Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose

Perfect for

Early-morning runners
Evening road runs
Dog walks after dark
Under $30

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Why this gift works

The Amphipod Versa-Light Plus is a small rechargeable LED safety light that clips onto a waistband, shirt, strap or pack. Amphipod lists four modes - solid white, solid red, flashing white and flashing red - with up to 60 lumens in white and 20 in red, and retailers list run times of about 1.5 hours solid and 5 hours flashing. It charges over USB-C, weighs less than an ounce and has a moisture-resistant case with a reflective front panel.

Anyone who runs before sunrise or after dark on roads needs to be seen, and a light that clips anywhere is far more likely to get used than a vest that lives in a drawer. It is a small, sensible gift that shows you have noticed their early starts.

Who is this gift for?

Great for

A runner who heads out before sunrise
A dog walker in winter
Pairing with a headlamp for dark trails

Think twice if

They need to light the path ahead
They only run in daylight

The catch

It is a be-seen light, not a light to see the path by - at 60 lumens it does not replace a headlamp - and solid mode lasts about 1.5 hours, so it needs regular charging.

Skip if they run only in daylight, or on trails where they need to light the ground ahead - a headlamp suits them better.

Key specs

Amphipod Versa-Light Plus Rechargeable Clip Light specifications
Brand	Amphipod
Model	Versa-Light Plus
Output	60 lumens white, 20 lumens red
Modes	Solid white, solid red, flashing white, flashing red
Run time	About 1.5 h solid, 5 h flashing (retailer)
Charging	USB-C (current version)
Weight	Under 1 oz

Worth knowing before you buy

Solid mode runs about 1.5 hours and flashing about 5, per retailers.
It is part of Amphipod's Versa-Light range, alongside the Mini and Max.

Why we like it

Clips onto almost anything
White and red, solid or flashing
Weighs under an ounce
USB-C rechargeable

What to look for in a running safety light

Mounting. A clip that fits waistbands, straps and packs means it actually gets used.
Modes. Flashing modes catch drivers' eyes and last longer on a charge.
Charging. USB-C recharging beats buying coin cells.
Purpose. Be-seen lights are small; to light the path, add a headlamp.