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Astral
Green Jacket Personal Flotation Device

4.630434782608695 out of 5 stars
46 Reviews
$365.00
Color:Aqua Fade

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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

Overall Rating

4.5 based on 46 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 1 reviews
2 Stars - 2 reviews
3 Stars - 0 reviews
4 Stars - 7 reviews
5 Stars - 36 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

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

P Love
astraldesigns.com

Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com

5 out of 5 stars

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.

Wave Rider
astraldesigns.com

Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com

5 out of 5 stars

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

Charles Wygal
astraldesigns.com

Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com

4 out of 5 stars

January 1, 2024

Likely still the best; one feature change quibble

The green jacket still seems like the obvious best choice for most kayakers. Since my last one about six years ago, the only change seems to be they’ve moved the knife attachment point to the right/middle. With my knife, this means the knife now blocks access to the tow line clip on the front of the life jacket, which is somewhat annoying. Otherwise still excellent.

Chelsea
astraldesigns.com

Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com

4 out of 5 stars

December 5, 2023

Astral 4ever

I love this thing! I am pretty tiny so I wish there was an XS option, but this PFD is one of the best out there.

Katie
astraldesigns.com

Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com

4 out of 5 stars

October 18, 2023

Still my go-to

This is my second green jacket and the fit and comfort is great. It does stick out in the chest region more than I’d prefer. Still a great life jacket.

Madi
astraldesigns.com

Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com

4 out of 5 stars

September 10, 2023

Love this!!

Reason for 4 stars: as a women, this PFD doesn't fit super comfortable around your boobs. I love everything about it though! I have medium sized boobs and I always have to yank it really far down under my boob (even though there isn't an option to lengthen the shoulder straps) so that the belly part of the PFD doesn't crush my boobs. Other than that, I love this PFD and highly recommend it. All of the zippers are easy to access and love that it slips on and off like a hoodie!

Risa
astraldesigns.com

Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 7, 2023

The One & Only

This is my, and should be your'n, Go-To PFD. My previous one, which was the LE4 2010 purple and yellow (RIP Kobe), was used and abused for a decade and saw lots whitewater all over the country. I kayak, raft, SUP, canoe, and occasionally swim Class I-V and I wouldn't want anything except the Astral Greenjacket to have and to hold (me).

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W. Enochs
astraldesigns.com

Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 7, 2023

hands down best on market

Great Jacket, comfortable, highly buoyant, great storage, cool colors. best on the market

Sam
astraldesigns.com

Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 7, 2023

The best guide PFD!

This is now my second GreenJacket and will most likely be my 3rd, 4th, 5th.... It fits comfortable and has plenty of pockets. My preference is to carry a full (but small) pin kit in my PFD and this is the only one that can and it still has room for snacks! I know some folks who don't trust the side pockets but I've never had an issue with them opening up.

Dan
astraldesigns.com

Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com