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Originally Posted by King Saba
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I use this one now, which is a major upgrade from a crappy generic one I used initially. Very tough, solid zippers, ample amount of storage pockets. The only downside is the weight, but it's quite breathable. My buddy has a NRS life jacket which I also like for its light weight and ample storage, but the material is not as rugged as my Stohlquist. I got mine from ACK when it was 66% off. I'm not sure if it would ever go down to that price again, but it's worth the money is all I can say.
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X2. I have this same PFD and I agree, it's a bit heavy and kind of bulky. But it has a lot of storage in the pockets, so that's the upside. Fortunately I've never had an occasion to actually need it, but I'm sure that if I were to flip or somehow end up in the water, this would keep me afloat allowing me time to self rescue.
The important thing is to find one that you'll actually wear. Your life may one day depend on it, so why take a chance?