A kayak life vest or buoyancy aid is a must have item that all paddlers should have in the kit bag. There’s plenty to choose from and most of them will last for years to come. Buy well and buy once.
I’ve worn the same kayak life vest for over 10 years. Buy well and buy once!
Here’s my top choices of the best kayak life vests or 50N buoyancy aids on the market right now
Don’t forget if you’re taking your pet with you, then there’s some create floatation and buoyancies for them too. Best dog lifejackets and cat buoyancy aids
Crewsaver 50N Buoyancy Aid
Specifications: 50N buoyancy | sizes small/medium or medium/large | blue or red
Reason to buy: slim fit very little to snag, front pocket, buckle adjustable sides
Reasons to avoid: some may find the asymmetric zip annoying
This slim buoyancy has adjustable double buckle sides and a handy pocket to the front, suitable for a mobile device or paperwork such as a small route maps. The 50N foam buoyancy is cut low under the arms to give full range of movement for kayaking, dinghy sailing and paddleboarding.
The small pocket at the front is useful for a mobile phone and some keys.
Yak Xipe 60N Buoyancy aid
Specifications: 60N buoyancy | sizes Small/medium, Medium/large,…
