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Inflatable/Ultralight PFD's or Vests


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    Steven Evans
    BPL Member

    @steve_evans

    Locale: Canada

    I’m doing a still water, drysuit swim and wasn’t going to use any type of PFD but then started thinking a bit about it…hmmmm…looking around and wondering if there is anything lighter than this (2 oz.) out there?

    https://www.xero-gear.com

    Also open to your recommendations. Looking for lightest weight and smallest package (like everyone else). I’m looking for outside the box alternatives.

    Thanks everyone – Steve

     

     

    #3547260
    Roger Caffin
    BPL Member

    @rcaffin

    Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

    Our packs always float. We often use them.

    Cheers

    #3547301
    Steven Evans
    BPL Member

    @steve_evans

    Locale: Canada

    I think you just saved me some money :) I will have my ULA Epic with me, so why not use that!

    #3547340
    Roger Caffin
    BPL Member

    @rcaffin

    Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

    Helps to have a large light plastic bag inside the pack for maximum security. We have once or twice carefully repacked all the ‘dry’ gear inside the pack on the river bank. Then we bobbed along.

    Cheers

    #3597189
    Doug G
    BPL Member

    @dekartes

    For the Marine Corp swim training you just stuff all your things inside a garbage bag inside your pack.  The buoyancy is amazing.

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