Top 9 Rafting Life Jacket – Life Jackets & Vests

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1. Astral

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Eggplant, and Fishing, Touring Kayaking, XS, Sea, Astral Women's Layla Life Jacket PFD for Whitewater

#adAstral #ad - Made for safety: stay afloat with organic kapok, pvC-free Gaia and PE foam inserts; Buoyancy rating of 16. 3 lbs; uscg type III Approval. Nature first: every product in our line is completely free of toxic PVC; We reuse as many scraps as possible, recycle everything and even compost our coffee beans.

Female fit: women-specific architecture with multi panel princess hinge and internally sculpted bust cup in comfortable Kapok foam; Zipper at quarter and adjustable buckles at side; Weighs only 1. 76 lbs. Durable: made to last for many adventures; 200 x 400 denier Ripstop Nylon and Stretch Polyester Lycra shell and 200 Denier High Tenacity Nylon liner; PolyPro webbing and heavy duty hardware. Organized pockets: secure front pocket with internal divider and key clip to keep your small gear at hand and organized; Compatible with the Quick Release Belt sold separately.

Brand	Astral #ad
Manufacturer	Astral #ad
Height	4 Inches
Length	20 Inches
Weight	1.84 Pounds
Width	24 Inches
Part Number	16LAXSEGG
Model	16LAEGG

2. NRS

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NRS Big Water V Rafting Lifejacket PFD-Yellow-UniversalPlus

#adNRS #ad - Four heavy-duty front buckles make entry, exit and adjustment simple and quick. Contouring foam panels create a more comfortable and adaptive fit. Flotation collar helps keep your head above water while floating on your back. Webbing loops for leg straps add extra security in big water. Highly adjustable to fit a and a range of body types.

Brand	NRS #ad
Manufacturer	NRS #ad
Height	6 Inches
Length	20 Inches
Weight	4 Pounds
Width	19 Inches
Part Number	40015.03.106
Model	NRS

3. Stohlquist

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Low Profile Graded Sizing for All Paddlers,QF1630601SMMD, High Mobility Ultra Soft Buoyancy PVC Foam, Small/Medium, Easy to Adjust Whitewater PFD, Stohlquist Edge Adult PFD Life Jacket, Red

#adStohlquist #ad - This allows us to fit young, smaller framed paddlers up to larger adults in the same style vest, while offering identical mobility across the size range. Mesh sides also offer maximum ventilation. Its sea level buoyancy ranges from 15 lbs, 8 oz to 17 lbs, 8 oz. Maximum comfort - padded, offset front-zip entry, contoured shoulder straps; large arm openings; and a low-cut, along with 4 side pulls, and a front waist buckle closure.

Ergonomic wrapture shaped torso - the ergonomic wrapture shaped torso utilizes reverse articulated foam & convex interior seams to contour to the natural shape of the body and provide a close, low profile fit. Graded sizing - stohlquist's graded sizing offers the best fit, and sculpted the foam footprint and foam thickness to provide a better fitting, and lowest footprint possible, for the widest range of body types. Ultimate functionality - large, roomy, top-loading front pocket for secure storage and easy accessibility along with 3M reflective accents for added visibility in any lighting conditions.

Born in the water - stohlquist products are the result of a lifetime of hands-on paddling and entrepreneurial spirit of founder Jim Stohlquist. Each size features ultra soft buoyancy foam and Graded Sizing to create an even better fit for a wider range of paddlers. Each model we offer follows the lineage of 40+ years of product innovation and refinement to provide our customers with the best WaterWare available today. We have fine tuned each individual size, and more comfortable PFD for people of all sizes.

Brand	Stohlquist #ad
Manufacturer	Stohlquist #ad
Height	4 Inches
Length	14 Inches
Weight	1.21 Pounds
Width	4 Inches
Part Number	QF1630601SMMD
Model	QF1630601SMMD
Warranty	Manufacturer's Warranty

4. Astral

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Sea, Astral Ringo Life Jacket PFD for Whitewater, Touring Kayaking, Basalt Black, and Stand Up Paddle Boarding, M/L

#adAstral #ad - Nature first: every product in our line is completely free of toxic PVC; We reuse as many scraps as possible, recycle everything and even compost our coffee beans. Organized pockets: secure front pocket with internal divider and key clip keeps your essentials at hand; Compatible with the Quick Release Belt sold separately.

Durable: made to last for many adventures; 500D Cordura and stretch polyester shell and 200 Denier Lightweight liner; PolyPro webbing, heavy duty hardware and Vislon zipper. Comfortable fit: soft kapok front panels cover and fit varying chest sizes for a comfortable, insulating fit; Side quarter zip and adjustable buckles at side; Weighs only 1. 98 lbs. Made for safety: stay afloat with organic kapok, pvC free Gaia and PE foam inserts; Buoyancy rating of 16. 3 lbs; uscg type III Approval.

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Manufacturer	Astral #ad
Height	20 Inches
Length	4 Inches
Weight	2 Pounds
Width	24 Inches
Part Number	PFDRIM-201-502
Model	PFDRIM

5. NRS

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NRS Big Water V Youth Rafting Lifejacket PFD-Red-Youth

#adNRS #ad - Ul approved, USCG certified. Webbing loops for leg straps add extra security in big water. Flotation collar helps keep your head above water while floating on your back. Four heavy-duty front buckles make entry, exit and adjustment simple and quick. Contouring foam panels create a more comfortable and adaptive fit. Leg straps sold separately.

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Manufacturer	NRS #ad
Height	6 Inches
Length	21 Inches
Weight	2.3 Pounds
Width	20 Inches
Part Number	40016.03.100
Model	NRS

6. Stohlquist

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Stohlquist Canyon Youth Lifejacket PFD-Orange-Y L/A XS

#adStohlquist #ad - High-flotation pfd meets NPS requirements for Grand Canyon & other rivers. High mobility non-restrictive cut. Simple 4-buckle front entry with easy to reach front center pull adjustments. Universal sizing fit almost all body shapes. Commercially-designed whitewater vest doubles as a private rafter's high float lifejacket.

Brand	Stohlquist #ad
Manufacturer	Stohlquist #ad
Height	7 Inches
Length	15 Inches
Width	5 Inches
Part Number	QF203080175125
Model	QF203080175125
Warranty	Manufacturer

7. AIRHEAD

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Large, Red, Coast Guard Approved, Airhead Adult General Purpose Life Jacket

#adAIRHEAD #ad - Sizing: this life jacket follows the sizing determined by the USGC and is designed to fit adults that weigh over 90 pounds and have a 30-52-inch chest size.

Less bulky design for use when quick response is likely and offers a larger range of motion. Material: soft uv and stain resistant 200-denier polyester shell with lightweight Poly-E flotation inside. Us coast guard approved: this personal flotation device meets USCG requirements. Buckles: side release buckles open and close quickly to ensure safety and security on the water. Designed for personal watercrafts and general boating safety. Open sided: open sides allow for better ventilation to keep you cooler throughout the day.

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Manufacturer	Kwik Tek #ad
Height	18 Inches
Length	19 Inches
Weight	0.9 Pounds
Width	2.5 Inches
Part Number	10002-15-A-RD
Model	10002-15-A-RD

8. NRS

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NRS Rapid Rescuer Rescue Lifejacket-Red

#adNRS #ad - Tether attachement point, Safety light stick holder, Large duplex front pocket w/ lanyard attachment. Us coast guard approved, Type III. Rescue harness, Reflective tape, Strobe holder. Box-stitched seams, 3 lash tabs, 8-point adjustment system. Buoyancy: 22 lbs, 500 denier Cordura outer, 200 Denier nylon oxford interior.

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Manufacturer	NRS #ad
Height	16 Inches
Length	16 Inches
Weight	3 Pounds
Width	6 Inches
Part Number	40025.01.101
Model	NRS

9. Stohlquist Waterware

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Stohlquist Fisherman Lifejacket PFD-Orange-L/XL

#adStohlquist Waterware #ad - Uscg approved. Type iii pfd with sea level buoyancy of 16 lbs 4 oz. Higher mesh-back design offers increased clearance for tall seat backs. Graded sizing creates a better, more appropriate fit for a wider range of users. Eva pockets act as fold-down work surfaces.

Brand	Stohlquist Waterware #ad
Manufacturer	Stohlquist #ad
Height	8 Inches
Length	20 Inches
Weight	2.43 Pounds
Width	19 Inches
Part Number	QF1370801XL
Model	Stohlquist
Warranty	Manufacturer Warranty