I really like my new life jacket. A rack in my garage contains about 20 personal flotation devices of all descriptions. I have half a dozen of those hideous orange foam things you can get at any ...

Mustang Survival’s latest addition to the inflatable PFD space is the Atlas 190 DLX Hammar, a product that has already won a slew of awards, including TIME’s Best Invention of 2024, a Red Dot Award ...

You’ll want a PFD that’s light, comfortable, and easy to take off, since you’ll probably won’t want to wear it on longer portages. I’d suggest looking for a PFD that’s trimly cut, like the MTI Reflex ...

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Courtesy Mustang Survival In 2025, significant changes to personal flotation device (PFD) regulations have been implemented across North America, creating a harmonized approach between the United ...