Wading Life Vest?

[reeldick]

I think Fisherman's just had Stearns inflatables on sale for $58. The inflatables are really comfortable and not bulky. The only problem is they make getting into your front vest pockets a little tougher.

[Chromaflage]

My dad and I both use the stearns inflatable with teh CO2 cartridges. Saved my neck once (or was that twice - maybe more, I can't remember).

You can read my story here

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[Ramstrong]

I got the Orvis Inflatable vest It sacrifices some of the pockets that the regular Tac-L-Pak has. But it still gets the job done. I bought if for float tubing though. The big problem is that it isn't CG certified.

[SteelieSlammer]

I am usually very careful when i am wading a river. But recently i switched to breathable waders, the down side to these is that if they fill you go under were as neoprene does have some bouyancy. Does anybody know if they make a wading vest with a emergency inflatable area that might be activated with a Co2 cartrige or something similar to the airplane life jackets.

[grumman16]

You can find inflatable lifejackets at most of big sportinggoods or marine stores (gijoes, west marine, etc..). Make sure you use a wading belt cinched tight, this will minimize how much water goes into the waders if you get dunked in the river. My breathables have a built belt and alos a cinch cord around the chest. I always make sure both cinched tight when wading in fast water.

-G16

[Fshklr]

Found this thread from a few months back using the search option. some good info here.
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