The 10 Best Coast Guard Approved Life Jacket in 2024 You Should Know About

US Coast Guard Approved: This personal flotation device meets USCG requirements. Less bulky design for use when quick response is likely and offers a larger range of motion

Closed Sided: Offers a tighter and more secure fit to keep your life vest in place. Designed for personal watercrafts and general boating safety

Buckles & Zipper: Side release buckles open and close quickly while the zipper is easy and quick to fasten to ensure safety and security on the water. Infant life jacket features a foam collar for additional head and neck support along with a crotch strap for added safety

Material: Quick-drying and super soft. This fabric keeps you comfortable and dry all day long

Sizing: This life jacket follows the sizing determined by the USGC and is designed to fit infants that weigh 15-30 pounds

US COAST GUARD APPROVED TYPE V w/ TYPE III PERFORMANCE** PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD) inflates automatically upon water immersion via replaceable CO2 cylinder (includes 1 cylinder with purchase). Automatic operation can be disabled with manual override cap or manually with a pull of the ‘jerk to inflate” cord.

24g CO2 CYLINDER PROVIDES 26 POUNDS OF BUOYANCY giving you nearly twice the flotation power of traditional foam lifejackets.

LIGHTWEIGHT, COOL and COMFORTABLE design offers all-day wear without even realizing you have it on.

SLIMLINE CHASSIS DESIGN places the adjustable 1” circling strap and buckle lower on your ribcage, preventing the vest from riding up on your body. The mesh back strap yoke provides a natural drape that pulls the vest away from your neckline and prevents annoying rubbing and irritation.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES INCLUDE internal spare CO2 cylinder pocket, engine kill switch D-Ring attachment point and adjusts to fit 30” to 56” chest size.

US Coast Guard Approved: This personal flotation device meets USCG requirements. Less bulky design for use when quick response is likely and offers a larger range of motion

Open Sided: Open sides allow for better ventilation to keep you cooler throughout the day. Designed for personal watercrafts and general boating safety

Buckles: Side release buckles open and close quickly to ensure safety and security on the water. Infant life jacket features a foam collar for additional head and neck support along with a crotch strap for added safety

Material: Soft UV and stain resistant 200-denier polyester shell with lightweight Poly-E flotation inside

Sizing: This life jacket follows the sizing determined by the USGC and is designed to fit infant's that weigh 15-30 pounds

US COAST GUARD APPROVED – this personal flotation device meets USCG requirements for a Type III Life Jacket. Closed sides, multiple adjustable belt closures for secure fit for water sports enthusiasts

Life Jacket. Closed sides, multiple adjustable belt closures for secure fit for water sports enthusiasts

MATERIAL – Lightweight PE foam provides excellent bouncy without weighting you down. Soft UV and stain resistant 200-Denier polyester stays comfortable against the skin, even on hot days

WATER ADVENTURES – The Trend Life Jacket provides a secure fit and all day comfort for boating and water sports alike. Keep your water adventures fun, safe and comfortable with this Type III USCG Approved Life Jacket

FAMILY FUN SINCE 1991 – The Airhead Sports Group is a family of watersports, wintersports, and leisure brands focused on creating quality fun promoting products. Our brands encourage kids and adults to get outdoors, be active, and, most importantly have FUN

US Coast Guard-approved: Personal flotation device (PFD) passes highest USCG standards and testing; life jackets are labeled for infant, child or youth by weight range

USCG-approved sizing: Child-size PFD for use with children that weigh 30-50 pounds; actual comfort, fit and sizing will vary; If weight is over 45 pounds, try youth size; life vest should not rise above the child’s head when securely fastened

Open-side design: PFD has 3 adjustable straps and an open-sided design for a comfortable fit; chest straps lengthened for maximum size and fit range

Universal use: Durable Nylon construction and thick EPE floatation foam makes this PFD great as a swimming life jacket, or for general boating activities

Packaging may vary

US Coast Guard Approved: This personal flotation device meets USCG requirements. Less bulky design for use when quick response is likely and offers a larger range of motion

Open Sided: Open sides allow for better ventilation to keep you cooler throughout the day. Designed for personal watercrafts and general boating safety

Buckles: Three body belts with buckles. Side release buckles open and close quickly to ensure safety and security on the water

Material: Soft UV and stain resistant 200-denier polyester shell with lightweight Poly-E flotation inside

Sizing: This life jacket follows the sizing determined by the USGC and is designed to fit youth that weigh 50-90 pounds and have a 26-29-inch chest size

US Coast Guard Approved: This personal flotation device meets USCG requirements. Less bulky design for use when quick response is likely and offers a larger range of motion

Closed Sided: Offers a tighter and more secure fit to keep your life vest in place. Designed for water sports, personal watercrafts and general boating safety

Buckles & Zipper: Side release buckles open and close quickly while the zipper is easy and quick to fasten to ensure safety and security on the water. Children's life jacket features a crotch strap for added safety

Material: Quick-drying and super soft. This fabric keeps you comfortable and dry all day long

Sizing: This life jacket follows the sizing determined by the USGC and is designed to fit children that weigh 30-50 pounds and have a 22-25-inch chest size

FEEL COMFORTABLE IN THE WATER - Made of soft foam for maximum comfort, this infant personal floatation device comes with a convenient grab collar for easy retrieval. The head support collar offers the security for them to play and be happy in the water

BUCKLE UP - The single quick release front buckle provides added security and even has an adjustable crotch strap to fit any size. You'll notice the durability of this infant life jacket from the box stitched buckle attachment that'll have you using this for years to come

FEEL THE MOVEMENT - Life vests can be irritating for infants. That's why we've made sure to design this infant PFD with full arm mobility so you can enjoy watching them play and swim

SAFETY FIRST - Floating in a calm, “face-up” position is not something that comes naturally to small children. Before going boating, teach your infant how to float safely in a pool or shallow water where the child cannot touch bottom

BORN IN THE WATER - Stohlquist products are the result of a lifetime of hands-on paddling and entrepreneurial spirit of founder Jim Stohlquist. Each model we offer follows the lineage of 40+ years of product innovation and refinement to provide our customers with the best WaterWare available today

US Coast Guard Approved: This personal flotation device meets USCG requirements. Less bulky design for use when quick response is likely and offers a larger range of motion

Closed Sided: Offers a tighter and more secure fit to keep your life vest in place. Designed for water sports, personal watercrafts and general boating safety

Buckles & Zipper: Side release buckles open and close quickly while the zipper is easy and quick to fasten to ensure safety and security on the water

Material: Quick-drying and super soft. This fabric keeps you comfortable and dry all day long

Sizing: This life jacket follows the sizing determined by the USGC and is designed to fit adults that weigh over 90 pounds and have a 47-50-inch chest size. For your convenience, please know that the Neolite life jackets may feel snug or run a little small. If you are unsure or in between sizes, we would recommend choosing the larger size

US Coast Guard Approved: This personal flotation device meets USCG requirements. Less bulky design for use when quick response is likely and offers a larger range of motion

US Coast Guard Approved: This personal flotation device meets USCG requirements. Less bulky design for use when quick response is likely and offers a larger range of motion

Buckles & Zipper: Side release buckles open and close quickly while the zipper is easy and quick to fasten to ensure safety and security on the water. Children's life jacket features a crotch strap for added safety

Material: Quick-drying and super soft. This fabric keeps you comfortable and dry all day long

Sizing: This life jacket follows the sizing determined by the USGC and is designed to fit adults that weigh over 90 pounds and have a 32.5-35-inch chest size. For your convenience, please know that the Neolite life jackets may feel snug or run a little small. If you are unsure or in between sizes, we would recommend choosing the larger size