I'm with you about wanting bright gear, Daisy. I use to have a great preponderance of black colored gear and I would have trouble finding things in the jumble of my tent, especially at night. The worst was my black headlamp! I replaced it with a nice bright green one and it is much easier to find. The one thing I don't like is a bright tent. I know there is a safety factor in being more visible for rescuers, but I like being muted and hidden.