Why We Like The Astral Bowen Personal Flotation Device
Ready for everything from whitewater to salt water, the Astral Bowen PFD supports our mobility and our storage needs on the water. This jacket is cut to keep our arms free for paddling and swimming, and the convenient clamshell pocket makes it easy to secure a radio or strobe and to stash our keys, sunscreen, and lip balm. The side buckles make it easy to get in and out of the PFD while also making it easy to adjust our fit for safety and comfort. While some PFDs are made for more limited uses, the versatile Bowen is intended for touring, sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking, and kayak fishing.
Details
- Mobility meets storage in this Astral PFD
- PFD for touring, sea, and whitewater kayaking
- Nylon ripstop is highly abrasion resistant
- Clamshell pocket with internal daisy chain and mesh storage
- Reflective accents for low light visibility
- Side buckle entry
- Item #ASLT020
- Flotation / Buoyancy
- 16.5lb
- Tow Compatibility
- none
- Closure
- side buckle
- Pockets
- 1 zippered clamshell
- Claimed Weight
- 1lb 11.2oz
- Material
- [face fabric] 420D x 220D nylon ripstop, [liner] 200D nylon, [foam] polyethylene
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
- Activity
- paddling
- USCG Type / Level
- Type III
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 3 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 3, 2024
My pfd
As the owner of three pfd’s this is the favorite but all are 5 star Astral brand !
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
March 6, 2024
love this eggplant beauty
Love this PFD, I have been waiting forever for them to make another eggplant PFD besides the layla and I bought this one the say it came out. I love the clam shell and the hand warmers.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
January 25, 2024
Perfect for light and fast missions
Just did a self support kayak trip down the Grand Canyon and found this online before I went. It was the perfect life jacket for the long days in there. Lightweight + full range of motion was a must. Big clamshell pocket held my camera, snacks and safety gear easily. Plus there's these cool velcro bits on the ends of the straps which help keep things out of your way. Was really impressed with this PFD! Will be wearing it more and more on any light and fast mission I go on.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
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