There are better jackets

By Christopher Smith June 30, 2010

I owned this PFD for a few years before finally buying a rescue vest (Astral GreenJacket). It served me well and is of very durable construction. It also allows for a great range of motion.

However, there are some definite improvements that could be made to it. First of all, there's no lash tab for a knife. Also, the RestroGlide system makes the jacket ride a lot higher than I prefer. That fact combined with how bulky the front panel is means that this PFD doesn't allow you to look down if you're wearing a full face helmet. Lastly, there's no secure pockets on the jacket. The pocket this jacket does have is really just a hand-warmer pocket and doesn't have a zipper or any other ways to secure what's inside the pocket.

If you're looking for a similar jacket but want it to hold your knife, ride lower than this jacket does, and provide a secure pocket; I'd recommend the Kokatat Ronin (KOK0027) or the Astral Willis (which we currently don't have in stock).

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