Best life jacket on Reddit
145 reviews from r/Kayaking, r/kayakfishing, r/Fishing_Gear and 33 more subreddits
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#1
NRS
4.6
(21)
"Big fan of the NRS Ninja."
"Love my NRS offshore Chinook."
"NRS Chinook for me."
"Aye, NRS Chinook."
"NRS Chinook is the gold standard."
"I've used the NRS Chinook for years!"
"I love my NRS Chinook!"
"I use the NRS CFD Dog Life Jacket in a size small for my pup."
"NRS or Ruffwear, I have had both."
"NRS, Stohlquist, and Old Town angler are all good PFDs each with different features and fits."
#2
Ruffwear
4.6
(12)
"I've rarely seen any float coat that comes close to Ruffwears' in terms of build quality and supportive for the dog in the water."
"They both agree. Ruffwear."
"Ruffwear!"
"Ruffwear Float Coat Dog Life Jacket."
"We bought our dog the Ruffwear jacket and are happy with it."
"Ruffwear does up to 42" chest. My 60lb girl has a size small and it fits great."
"We have ruffwear. Fits our boy well. Durable."
"The life jacket is a must."
"Mine wears one from Ruffwear. I have other products from them and they are pricey but hold up very nicely."
"My girl has a ruffwear. Doesn’t even hate it."
#3
Astral
4.8
(11)
"The Bluejacket is absolutely perfect."
"Love my Astral E-Linda!"
"Astral V8."
"Love my Astral Layla…can’t beat the cups for 'the girls'."
"I love my astral sturgeon."
"I picked up an Astral V-Eight Fisher last fall."
"This is the one my wife got and she loves it."
"Can't beat it."
"Best rescue features - Astral Blue jacket are around $200"
"Awesome vest for minimalist feel with a pocket."
#4
Life Jacket
4.3
(6)
"My dog always wears one in water."
"I’d slap a life jacket on my dog before taking him out to the water."
"If he can swim he’ll be able to do something about it."
"We found he was much more confident in a life jacket."
"Type III in youth, very tight should be fine."
"Not to treat the life jacket as a substitute for adult supervision."
#5
NRS Chinook
5.0
(5)
"NRS Chinook."
"I give the thousandth vote for a NRS Chinook. Love mine as well."
"Another vote for the NRS Chinook. I’ve had one for two seasons now and I really like it."
"NRS Chinook 100%."
"NRS Chinook is very popular."
#6
Stohlquist
4.8
(5)
"I'm a big fan of Stohlquist life jackets. They sell them on Amazon."
"I've had the rocker for at least 10 years now."
"Stohlquist makes great pfds (among other gear)"
"Coast Guard Approved Life Vest for Children."
"We got the Stohlquist 8-30 pound vest. It's pricier... but researching the brand."
#7
N/A
5.0
(4)
"One you wear."
"The best life-jacket/PFD is the one that you will wear consistently."
"If you're going on a lake or in a boat I would highly suggest it."
"Just like with your child and your self, if the dog is going to be on the water, life jacket is essential."
#8
Outward Hound
4.3
(4)
"This one is from Outward Hound."
"I have one from outward Hound that I'm happy with."
"I've had luck in the past with Outward Hound brand life jackets."
"Outward Hound has lasted well for us, for two fur babies!"
#9
Mustang
4.7
(3)
"Mustang inflatable"
"You can't go wrong with MUSTANG."
"I also have a Mustang auto inflate that is what I usually wear."
#10
Inflatable Life Jacket
4.3
(3)
"So much more comfortable, pack down well."
"Look into inflatables, I imagine they are less restrictive."
"I may go shopping for an inflatable one soon myself. I always wear one when up on deck."
#11
Life Jackets
5.0
(2)
"Every water park we attended provided life jackets."
"Check if your water park has life jackets out to use."
#12
Salus PFD
5.0
(2)
"We used a Salus PFD and loved it for when our guy was little."
"We used a Salus PFD and loved it."
#13
Dog Life Jacket
5.0
(2)
"The best part about life jackets is when they go overboard."
"This makes me want to get a life jacket for my dog just because it looks so cute!"
#14
MTI Underdog
5.0
(2)
"I have an MTI (obsolete model, but anything by that brand is good) and an NRS Ninja I wear regularly and would 100% get them again—no questions asked."
"We have an older MTI Underdog life jacket that fits our 40 and 55 pound standards."
#15
Life Vest
5.0
(2)
"But as I take my girl on boat trips I feel more safe."
"If your pup spends a lot of time/long lengths of time in the water then i’d say yes it’s worth it."
#16
Spinlock
5.0
(2)
"Spinlock, they make the best"
"If you're solo a lot I would go with a self inflation one with a built-in harness. I have a spinlock, can't recommend enough."
#17
Baltic
5.0
(2)
"I bought mine from a Swedish brand called Baltic!"
"For dogs and kids I'll only use Baltic brand lifejackets."
#18
Puddle Jumper
4.5
(2)
"We bought a puddle jumper for swimming."
"I like the ones with the 'tank top'."
#19
Onyx
4.5
(2)
"I don't really notice it while I am paddling."
"I really like it: https://www.onyxoutdoor.com/products/kayak-fishing-life-jacket-tan-x121700--706--xxx--17?returnurl=%2fproducts%2f%3fcount%3d45"
#20
Baydog
4.0
(2)
"We have a Baydog Monterrey Bay jacket for ours, but they are 65 and 55 lbs."
"We have a Baydog Monterrey Bay jacket for ours."
#21
Outbound
4.0
(2)
"We go Canadian Tire and get the right weight range."
"This one is just $25, but check the size and better yet try it on."
#22
Chewy
4.0
(2)
"I got my girl a shark life jacket on chewy."
"Chewy has some nice life jackets!"
#23
Salus
4.0
(2)
"My wife has a Salus Torrent that she likes."
"Makes some kickass pfd's! Very affordable models for all types of paddling."
#24
Neoprene Life Jacket
5.0
(1)
"We like the neoprene kind."
#25
Wetsuit with Flotation Panel
5.0
(1)
"It's a really cool product and I would 100% recommend it."
#26
CO2 Inflatable Life Jacket
5.0
(1)
"Get one of those ones that inflate via C02 cartridge."
#27
Self Inflating PFD
5.0
(1)
"Self inflating pfds are great."
#28
Self Inflating Life Jacket
5.0
(1)
"I'd recommend a self inflating one."
#29
Inflatable Vest
5.0
(1)
"The inflatable vests were comfortable enough to wear while working on deck."
#30
Amazon
5.0
(1)
"Any coast guard approved life jacket that you’re comfortable in."
#31
Switlik
5.0
(1)
"Switlik is the standard for a reason."
#32
NRS Ninja
5.0
(1)
"I have an MTI (obsolete model, but anything by that brand is good) and an NRS Ninja I wear regularly and would 100% get them again—no questions asked."
#33
Kokatat Hustle
5.0
(1)
"I’m getting a Kokatat Hustle for my dad this year because I’ve heard such good things about it."
#34
Astral Otter
5.0
(1)
"For kids I hear the Otter is the best, I think it’s an Astral product."
#35
Paddle Vest
5.0
(1)
"A paddle vest. It has all the floatation material on your chest and a little on your back so that your shoulders are unencumbered for padding."
#36
Mustang Inflatable
5.0
(1)
"Personally I have a Mustang inflatable I use for stillwater in the summer."
#37
Astral V-Eight Fisher
5.0
(1)
"And an Astral V-Eight Fisher for the river and/or spring/fall."
#38
Coast Guard Approved Life Vest
5.0
(1)
"Definitely a coast guard approved life vest and not a puddle jumper."
#39
Coast Guard Approved Infant Life Jackets
5.0
(1)
"I'd start with Google because I think there was an article from the coast guard with some recommendations."
#40
Vest
5.0
(1)
"Vest is good - the safest ones have the strap that goes between their legs."
#41
Vest Style
5.0
(1)
"The vest style (with crotch strap for littles) is the way to go."
#42
Traditional Vest
5.0
(1)
"Traditional vest, not overly thick and cumbersome, and equipped with the strap that you buckle near the crotch."
#43
Coast Guard Approved
5.0
(1)
"Many waterparks will not allow floaties."
#44
Lifejacket
5.0
(1)
"The lifejacket handle has been helpful for me to haul him back onto the boat when he falls in."
#45
Voyagers K9 Apparel Dog Life Jacket
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend voyagers k9 apparel! They make jackets specifically for Rhodesian ridgebacks and other breeds that are VERY hard to shop for."
#46
Outward Hound Dog Life Jacket
5.0
(1)
"I got outward hound life jacket from Amazon. It’s about $16 and works great!"
#47
Ruff Wear Dog Life Jacket
5.0
(1)
"I think we got ours from Ruff Wear. Has a nice handle on top in case you need to grab quickly."
#48
Salus Kids Life Jacket
5.0
(1)
"Hello fellow Ontario resident 🙂 might i suggest checking out Salus, they are a ontario based company, life jackets made in London Ontario."
#49
US Coast Guard Approved
5.0
(1)
"Anything that is US Coast Guard approved should do well."
#50
Good2Go
5.0
(1)
"Hi, we recently got one for our 25 pound corgi from Petco. We got the Medium which fits 25 to 55lbs."
#51
Kong
5.0
(1)
"I really love this."
#52
Non Stop Dogwear
5.0
(1)
"I know a few people who use Non Stop Dogwear."
#53
Hurtta
5.0
(1)
"Hurtta. The one we have is 5+ years old. No complaints."
#54
Wakeboard Life Vest
4.0
(1)
"You should look into wakeboard life vest/ or surfing ones."
#55
Marti
4.0
(1)
"This store have a lot of branches."
#56
Neoprene Dog Vest
4.0
(1)
"They also make neoprene dog vests that increase insulation and bouyancy without the bulk of a life jacket."
#57
Hyper Lite
4.0
(1)
"We use one I picked up at Costco called hyper lite in the infant size and it’s been great!"
#58
Rig em right
4.0
(1)
""Rig em right" makes a really good vest that fits pointers well."
#59
Frisco
4.0
(1)
"He floats in it and I would say relative to his size it’s not too bulky."
#60
Kuoser
4.0
(1)
"Kuoser dog life jacket."
#61
Canada Pooch
4.0
(1)
"Canada pooch fits my boy perfectly."
#62
Sierra Dog Supply
4.0
(1)
"I’ve got one from sierra dog supply and it’s great."
#63
Mustang Survival
4.0
(1)
"Mine seem to prefer the 3-piece collar."
#64
Ruffwear XXS
3.0
(1)
"I don’t think Ruffwear’s XXS will fit her."
#65
Body Glove
3.0
(1)
"We had both a Body Glove neoprene infant life jacket 20-30 lbs and a puddle jumper."
#66
LL Bean
3.0
(1)
"They’re expensive, but they make inflatable ones that come in a fanny pack style."
#67
AXIS
3.0
(1)
"We use the "AXIS Bambino Life Jacket / PFD Level 100 Baby Infant Toddler" he doesn't really like being in it for too long."
#68
GR
3.0
(1)
"I guess it depends on where they are swimming."
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