Inflatable Kayak Blog

They look like big orange horse collars for humans! They’re called life jackets, but many of us wouldn’t be caught “dead” wearing them because they’re bulky, uncomfortable and have no style.

Fact is, if you’re wearing one you’re most likely to be “caught alive” and not “dead”. Life jackets are an important part of water safety, but oh how they have changed.

You still see the old fashioned orange collar style life jackets around. However, just like in every other area of our lives, technology has improved them. What used to be bulky is now streamlined. What used to be uncomfortable is now a great fit. The newest designs, called inflatable life jackets, don’t expand until they’re needed, so they are extremely comfortable. And, in case you’re wondering, they are available in many more colors than (ugh) orange.

You can read more in this great article about comfortable life jackets or simply take my word for it. There is a huge variety of excellent life jackets, pfds (personal flotation devices) and life vests on the market. They’re comfortable, look great and work better than ever. And you should make sure you wear one!