Kayak Life Jackets & Vests

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Achieve the Perfect Balance of Safety & Comfort with Our Kayak Life Jackets & Life Vest PFDs! Along with your paddling helmet , the proper kayak life vest or PFD is among the most essential kayak gear you’ll buy. That’s why you should do it right—by shopping for the safest, most comfortable life vests for kayaking on the market here at Outdoorplay! You don’t have to compromise on your comfort or level of safety - at least, not when you choose us. We’ve curated the top products from the top brands in the industry, including Kokatat, Stohlquist, Astral, and NRS. We offer these at affordable prices, so you don’t have to break the bank to find a quality kayak life vest. How to Choose a Kayak Life Vest or PFD Life Jacket The most important factor when choosing the right kayak life jacket or a PFD (personal floatation device) is fit and comfort! Kayaking life jackets are explicitly built for paddling and are designed to be low profile to keep the bulk of the flotation away from the shoulders and upper chest. This gives you a whole range of arm and upper body motion when wearing the kayaking life vest while paddling. Many kayak PFD life jackets also include convenient features like zipper pockets for gear storage and pouches for hydration bladders that can be mounted on the back of the paddling PFD. It's essential to have the proper safety gear when out on the water kayaking, and a good kayak life vest is the most important of these. Make sure you take the time to find the perfect kayak PFD for your next paddling adventure. What are the Different Types of Paddling Life Jackets or PFDs? Nylon is the most common kayak lifejacket shell material because it is a rigid, lightweight synthetic polymer. Relatively inexpensive to purchase, nylon life jackets for kayaking are incredibly durable and easy to clean. Though long-lasting, a nylon paddling life jacket is not smooth to the touch and can cause chafing around the neck or arm area after extended wear times. Neoprene is