How to Choose a Life Jacket for Kayaking and Canoeing

Wearing a life jacket when you're kayaking or canoeing is no more of an option than wearing your seatbelt when you're driving. But, would you wear your seatbelt all the time if it was really uncomfortable for driving? Probably not, which is why you need to get the right life jacket for paddling.

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Links to some of the life jackets in this video:

NRS Chinook PFD (fishing) https://bit.ly/3mJ6ho8
NRS Zen PFD (whitewater) https://bit.ly/2VCfrF3
NRS Odyssey PFD (Touring and Rec) https://bit.ly/3XoaXg6

Gear I have tested and recommend:

Paddles:
Aqua-bound Shred (whitewater) https://bit.ly/3L9h04E
Aqua-bound Manta Ray Carbon 2-piece (rec/touring) https://bit.ly/43KLWQb

PFDs:
NRS Chinook PFD (fishing) https://bit.ly/3mJ6ho8
NRS Zen PFD (whitewater) https://bit.ly/3odrMxK
NRS Odyssey PFD (Touring and Rec) https://bit.ly/41yCpK0

Dry Gear / Layers:
NRS Flux Dry Top https://bit.ly/41EvCyC
NRS Riptide Splash Jacket https://bit.ly/3L9awmd
NRS Axiom Dry Suit https://bit.ly/3A6RdUj

Jackets:
Cotopaxi Fuego Down Hooded Jacket https://www.cotopaxi.com/products/fue...

Shirts:
NRS Silkweight Long-Sleeve Shirt - Mens https://bit.ly/3KOMegb
NRS Guide Short Sleeve Shirt https://bit.ly/41jskkf

Pants:
NRS Benny Board Shorts https://bit.ly/41fyAtm

Footwear:
NRS Boundary Boot https://bit.ly/3Lb8Clo
Astral PFD Sandal https://bit.ly/41EiFVc

Sunglasses:
Wiley X Outdoor Sun Glasses https://bit.ly/3NtJQKR

Other Paddling Gear:
NRS WRSI Current Helmet https://bit.ly/3L90rpz
NRS Drylander Shock Cord Sprayskirt https://bit.ly/41g8C9l
Surf Ears Ear Plugs https://bit.ly/3AbMl1y
GoPro Hero 11 Black https://amzn.to/3ZWVXHN
Rapid Pure Purifier https://amzn.to/3iuIo1C
Zoleo Satellite Communicator https://amzn.to/3kv0hOt

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