Onyx A/M-24 Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket, U.S. Coast Guard Approved, Low Profile, Compact Design, Manual Convertible Inflation Option

Super comfortable, lightweight and fully open back so it doesn’t interfere with posture and keeps me cooler.

I hope I never have to write a complete "real-world" review of this item; short of a test in a pool that would require that I fall in the water, which I'm not inclined to do. the videos posted here and on their web site are enough for me. I absolutely HATE having to wear a life-vest - but to paddle a kayak even in a little creek in NYS you risk arrest and a fine if you aren't wearing one. This is a great option - it's light, unobtrusive, and not uncomfortable. it doesn't restrict movement at all. I like the automatic inflation feature (triggered when a sensor gets wet), and I like the fact that you can disable this feature and operate it manually - if you're rafting in white-water or otherwise getting wet for reasons other than drowning. I love the way the directions are written - offering 'survival tips" like "keeping a positive attitude about being rescued', or "huddling together to stay warm". They even give you a hypothermia chart to illustrate the danger of being in the water too long. It really is good information; water safety is a serious topic - but I did get a chuckle out of it, imagining myself standing in waist-deep water on a 90 degree day in August.

Very nice .. light weight and is very comfortable and doesn't get in the way while fishing

After a boating accident you will never see me on the water without a life jacket. Living in a very hot and humid climate makes this difficult at times. This has been the absolute best for the weather and comfort. I love the peace of mind it gives me. You DO NOT want to find yourself slung out of a boat without one!

Have used it, but not had to "use" it yet. I did inflate it by mouth when I first got it and let it sit for 24 hours to ensure it held air, which it did. I believe it would work to keep me safe if it was needed. Deflating is not as simple as you would think and does require a bit of work. The folding instructions were helpful. The only negative is the loop in the back that the belt goes through. It would have been nicer if it was a bit longer. I am a big guy at 5'9" and 235#. the loop in the back hits about half way down and that means the belt sits a bit weird. NOT like is pictured. When we went kayaking recently, we did notice that they were a lot lighter than the last paddle jackets we had and that was nice.

I needed one more life jacket/ vest for safety on the boat. This one seems to be of very good quality and is well made. It fits nicely, looks nice and is a good value for the quality. It is also Coast Guard approved, which is a plus. Perfect.

Nice vest

well put together and easy to arm for use on the water. I was a bit skeptical when reading the description, but it works as well as they claim and it's very comfortable. Although I do miss the vest pockets from a standard flotation vest, I found a 'fishing shirt' supplied the needed storage just as well. I tested it out and was amazed at just how fast it inflated after hitting the water. I was more than a little pleased at how much more comfortable it was to wear and paddle both kayak and canoe. The only single criticism I have is that parting the vest bladder's cover to get at the manual inflation tube could be a bit of a problem if you were unexpectedly dumped in the water and you didn't have the CO2 loaded for automatic response. The velcro closure is strong and long there.

It hasn't saved my life yet, but time will tell.

Purchased in early spring. Light weight, doesn’t feel like I’m wearing a PFD. Exactly what I was hoping for. Luckily, I haven’t “used” it yet, and hopefully I never will. But I feel at ease when wearing it.

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Thin, light and unobtrusive. I use it for kayaking and it’s great. Never tested it, I just hope it works when needed.

Husband is a pilot and uses these for his cross-country trips over the water in British Columbia. He says they are comfortable to wear and perfect for the purpose.