Life Jackets and Safety Gear from Backcountry.com

Suunto MCB Amphibian Compass

The Suunto MCB Amphibian Compass is an ergonomically designed, multi-purpose, mirror compass that combines precision with practicality.

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Price:

$26.90

Brunton Classic Map Compass

The Brunton Classic Map Compass is an essential tool for keeping your bearings in the backcountry. Brunton put essential features in this compact, economical Classic Map Compass.

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ON SALE:

$21.56 (10% off)

Stohlquist eSCAPE Life Jacket - Men's

The Stohlquist eSCAPE Life Jacket is for paddlers who'd rather spend their money on gas to get to the water than drop it all on a new PFD.

Available Sizes: M/L, XL/XXL, XS/S

Price:

$49.95

Stohlquist DRIFTer Life Jacket

For paddlers seeking a comfortable, low-profile PFD, the Stohlquist DRIFTer Life Jacket fits the bill perfectly.

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Available Sizes: S/M, L/XL, XXL

Price:

$109.95

NRS Vista Life Jacket

The NRS Vista Life Jacket includes all the features and excellent flotation you need for a safe river trip with a low cost that leaves you money for the shuttle.

Available Sizes: XS, S/M, L/XL, XXL

Price:

$64.95

NRS Clearwater Life Jacket

NRS added a ventilated back panel to their popular Clearwater Life Jacket for increased comfort and decreased bulk.

Available Sizes: S/M, L/XL, XXL

Price:

$64.95

Extrasport Riptide Life Jacket

You want a life jacket that has low-profile shoulder straps, not one that surrounds your neck and shoulders like an inflated turtleneck. The Extrasport Riptide Life Jacket's sleek straps and low-cut armholes create a comfortable, non-choking fit.

Available Sizes: XS, S/M, L/XL, XXL

Price:

$149.95

Extrasport Sturgeon Life Jacket

A litany of pockets keeps you locked and loaded while you're out fishing on the water, and the Extrasport Sturgeon Life Jacket's low-profile design and heat-managing mesh panels add cool comfort.

Available Sizes: XS, S/M, L/XL, XXL

Price:

$129.95

NRS Touring Safety Kits

The NRS Touring Safety Kits have the essentials you need every time you slip your boat into the water and head away from shore.

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Available Sizes: Basic Kit, Deluxe Kit

Price:

$109.90

Stohlquist Fisherman Life Jacket

It doesn't take a lot of guesses to find what Stohlquist designed the FISHERMAN Life Jacket for. They gave this comfy PFD angler-specific features to help you land a big one.

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Available Sizes: L/XL, Oversize, S

Price:

$109.95

Brunton Avalanche Compass

The mirrored Brunton Avalanche Compass adds another arrow to your quiver of avalanche-detecting techniques. Its slope degree indicator will help you decide which face is most likely to slide and which face is more likely to remain stable.

ON SALE:

$30.56 (10% off)

Stohlquist FLOWTer Life Jacket

If you need a high-quality PFD for sea kayaking and don't want to drop a lot of dough, the Stohlquist FLOWTer Life Jacket is an excellent choice.

Available Sizes: S/M, L/XL, XXL

Price:

$69.90

Kokatat Bahia Tour Life Jacket

Kokatat designed the Bahia Tour Life Vest for anything from kayak-based fishing to paddling through a chain of lakes.

Available Sizes: S/M, L/XL, XXL

Price:

$117.95

NRS Chinook Life Jacket

NRS added ten front pockets to the Chinook Life Jacket, so you can keep every speck of tackle available on your next fishing trip.

Available Sizes: S/M, L/XL, XXL

Price:

$74.95

Stohlquist aSEA Life Jacket

The Stohlquist aSEA Life Jacket has a high-ride waist and has a mesh lower back to keep flotation from interfering with the seats on sea kayaks.

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Available Sizes: S/M, L/XL, XXL

Price:

$79.95

Patagonia Mesh Back PFD

Patagonia created the Mesh Back PFD specifically for recreational and sit-on-top kayaks.

Available Sizes: M, L

Price:

$90.00

Stohlquist Wedge-e Life Jacket

The Stohlquist WEDGE-E Life Jacket's low-profile design allows full freedom of movement when you need it for a class-V rapid.

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Available Sizes: M, L, XL

Price:

$79.90

Extrasport Gauge Life Jacket

Extrasport made the Gauge Life Jacket with large arm holes and a low profile, so this safety vest won't get in the way of your paddling.

Available Sizes: XS, S/M, L/XL, XXL

Price:

$149.95

NRS Kayak Polypro Rescue Bag

The NRS Kayak Polypro Rescue Bag keeps 70 feet of floating polypro line clipped to your kayak at all times, so you have it close at hand when someone has to wet exit.

Available Sizes: 70 ft

Price:

$37.90

Brunton Combo, Compass and Map Navigator Book

Learn how to navigate your way through the backcountry with confidence and ease with the Brunton Compass and Map Navigator Set.

ON SALE:

$37.76 (10% off)

Patagonia Lola PFD

Patagonia designed the Lola PFD to provide rafters and kayakers with maximum freedom of movement and still give them 16lb 4oz of flotation.

Available Sizes: M, L

Price:

$99.00

Extrasport Volks Jr. Life Jacket - Kids'

Keep your little one safe out on the water with the Extrasport Volks Jr. Life Jacket.

Available Sizes: Youth to 50 lbs

Price:

$46.95

Extrasport Striper Life Jacket

Extrasport made the Striper Life Jacket with mesh on the shoulders, sides, and lower back so you don't overheat, and seven pockets on the front for your fishing gear.

Available Sizes: XS, S/M, L/XL, XXL

Price:

$84.95

Brunton Eclipse Adventure Racing Compass

Brunton built the Eclipse Adventure Racing Compass especially for adventure racers.

ON SALE:

$35.96 (10% off)

NRS Youth Vista Life Jacket - Kids'

Keep your kid safe on the rivers and lakes with the NRS Youth Vista Life Jacket. Designed specifically for rafting and kayaking, this kids' PFD packs in 11lb 6oz of flotation.

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Available Sizes: 50-90 lbs

Price:

$39.95

NRS Paddle Float

The NRS Paddle Float helps you stabilize your kayak to aid re-entry after a flip in open water.

Available Sizes: Deluxe

Price:

$39.95

Brunton Eclipse Pro Mirrored Sighting Compass

Brunton built the Eclipse Pro Mirrored Sighting Compass for surveyors, environmental engineers, foresters, and others who rely heavily on compasses.

ON SALE:

$109.76 (10% off)

Brunton Nomad V2 Pro Digital Compass

The Brunton Nomad V2 Pro Digital Compass combines an accurate compass with an altimeter and barometer.

ON SALE:

$75.56 (10% off)

Patagonia Half-Pint PFD - Kids'

It's time to take your kid on the water, so get the Patagonia Half-Pint PFD before the two of you push off and head downriver.

Available Sizes: One Size

Price:

$60.00

Stohlquist eSCAPE Life Jacket - Youth

When it's time to bring your little one out on the water, keep him safe with the Stohlquist eSCAPE Youth Life Jacket.

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Available Sizes: One Size

Price:

$44.95

Brunton Eclipse Baseplate Compass

The Brunton Eclipse Baseplate Compass features map measurement scales and Brunton's patented circle-over-circle alignment system to help you find your way in the backcountry.

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ON SALE:

$35.96 (10% off)

Extrasport Osprey Life Jacket

Extrasport made the Osprey Life Jacket with a thinner lower-back section, so the jacket won't keep riding up as you concentrate on your cast. Tons of front pockets hold a vast majority of your tackle-box items.

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Available Sizes: XL/XXL, XS/S

Price:

$77.95

Kokatat Orbit Tour Life Jacket

The low-profile pull-over Kokatat Orbit Tour Life Jacket offers unconstrained mobility for kayaking and rafting.

Available Sizes: S/M, L/XL

Price:

$141.95

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