Green Jacket Personal Flotation Device
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Why We Like The Astral Green Jacket Personal Flotation Device
The Green Jacket Personal Flotation Device is Astral's most innovative and comfortable life vest. This is a PFD for river guides and expedition paddlers that's been tested in the most extreme paddling environments. The Tectonic foam panel fit system allows the outer panel to move freely to maximize our mobility while the inner panel stays planted against our body to keep our PFD in place. There's a quick-release harness that's stitched into the side of the vest for integrity, rope-ready storage under the front panel, and side pockets to store our throw rope. Even with this laundry list of forward-thinking safety features, the Green Jacket still rides low and compact to stay out of our way while we're paddling.
Details
- Premium PFD for river guides and expedition paddlers
- Two-panel system for mobility and preventing jacket from riding up
- Pullover entry for a more performance fit
- Clamshell pocket for easy access to gear
- Stainless steel hardware for durability
- High-denier nylon for toughness and abrasion-resistance
- Intended for white water rescue, sea kayaks, SUPs
- Item #ASL001D
- Flotation / Buoyancy
- 16.4lb
- Tow Compatibility
- yes
- Closure
- pullover
- Pockets
- 1 front, 2 zippered side
- Claimed Weight
- 2lb 14oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 1 year
- Activity
- paddling
- USCG Type / Level
- Type V
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 53 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 13, 2024
Good but not perfect
It does it's job as a pfd very well - it's lovely and floaty as well as comfortable. I love the waterproof canvas and how quickly the whole jacket dries. It did arrive with a slash in the canvas at the back (only cosmetic but not ideal) and the zips get stuck sometimes on the clamshell which is more of a problem when I'm trying to open and close the pocket quickly.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
July 1, 2024
Well made
Had my first water rescue with my new gear. Fit well. I have to get used to putting it on over my head and not like a jacket. I won't use the personal throw bag at work, only for my personal rafting.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
June 26, 2024
20+ years of experience, I would choose no other.
Best rescue vest on the market. Super comfortable to boot. I’ve used an earlier iteration for almost 20 years for both swift water rescue and open water/ocean applications. This vest has performed exceptionally well in training. I’m convinced it will surpass my old version in real rescues. And they have upped the anti with comfort, flotation, and style.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
June 3, 2024
Love the green jacket
I love this jacket, I primarily use it for sea kayaking, coaching, guiding, clinics, and courses. I went with the green jacket because of its durability, wish it came with side entry.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
May 14, 2024
Safty First
As a raft guide, I love the green jacket. rafting Christal Clearwater is always nice but going to glacier/sediment filled Rivers kills all PFDs. Remember your safety get a new PFD.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
May 13, 2024
Solid PFD, maybe not the best fit for women
I bought this jacket to replace an old Wonder Pro. I wanted a PFD with a rescue belt. I tried on all the major brands’ rescue jackets and this one seemed to fit the best. But it still squishes my boobs and I’m not even that busty. The Wonder Pro had space for boobs and was so comfortable. I looked at the Layla and it fit the best and I like that you can add the belt, but I wanted a more substantial pocket. I feel like brands have kind of gone backwards in terms of women specific rescue vests. They all seem to be unisex, but in reality, we’re built differently and need a rescue vest that fits a woman’s body. While not super comfortable, it does the job and will keep me afloat. It’s a high quality piece of gear. I’m not a huge fan of the knife placement either as it gets caught when self rescuing in a raft but I’m also short so it’s easy to get snagged. I just Astral offered a women’s specific version of the green jacket and the indus.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
May 8, 2024
Lives up to the hype
Absolutely love this jacket, super comfortable, and very buoyant
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
January 23, 2024
Green Jacket
Jacket is awesome for creaking and play boating I use my vest every day as a work vest video kayaking and can feel safety for myself as well as others with the safety features highly recommend
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
January 16, 2024
Robust construction packed with features
The GreenJacket is a solid-performing Type V pfd. My favorite features are the clamshell pocket, robust construction, chest area to store gloves or radio, and the bright orange color. I use this primarily for sea kayaking in the Atlantic Ocean, but it’s nice to know I’m prepared for ‘go’ rescues as a swiftwater rescue technician with the fire department. The M/L fits me well as a 5’9” 170 lb male wearing fleece and drysuit.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
January 7, 2024
Best life jacket ever
Amazing, this is my 4th green jacket and I am hooked with the simply lightweight design that is ultra durable and provides better range of motion than most other jackets. I use this for personal paddling, instructing, Swiftwater rescue, and it's multi purpose enough I even use it for recreational paddling
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
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