• Entry Style: Belt-Worn
  • USCG Rating: Type-V when worn on waist, Type-III when overhead
  • Flotation: 27.8 lbs.
  • Foam: N/A
  • Materials: 420-denier ripstop nylon
  • Sizes: One-size fits most, 27-50" waists
  • Weight: 1 lb., 4.8 oz.

Pros

  • Out of the way design for low-risk activities
  • Waist band fits a wide range of paddlers
  • Small storage pocket for essentials like keys or sunglasses
  • Can be rearmed and used multiple times

Cons

  • Can be difficult to get inflated PFD over your head
  • Only uses 24 g CO2 cartridges, which are harder to find and more expensive

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