Patagonia: Locean Life Jacket

This high performance touring PFD (personal flotation device) changes everything for paddlers with smaller torsos. It?s the perfect vest for touring and expeditions, with enough features to make a gearhead weep with joy.

The free-moving comfort of this high-performance PFD makes channel crossings as pleasant as sea lion encounters. The tri-panel hinged front combined with a shorter length lends a secure, ideal fit for small-framed and shorter-torsoed paddlers. The PVC-free Gaia? foam is lighter weight and has less environmental impact. Details: side entry with zip; a center mesh pocket with buckled flap and a zippered pocket behind; a back pocket with an internal D-ring to secure small items; an over-the-shoulder strobe holder and reflective tape on the front and back to increase visibility in low light. The centered lash tab secures a knife. Belt loops accommodate a 1.5? tow belt.

• 500-denier Cordura? nylon with DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Lining: 200-denier oxford nylon with DWR finish. Heavy-duty nylon YKK? zipper. Gaia PVC-free foam
• Gaia? PVC-free foam has no ozone-depleting CFC materials and reduces weight without loss in performance
• Shorter-length fit makes this PFD work well for paddlers with smaller frames and shorter torsos
• Sidewall construction allows adjustment points to lie close to the body for a comfortable fit that won?t ride up
• Huge, dual compartment mesh-pocket has internal D-rings with marine grade whistle included
• Marine-grade, non-corroding whistle included in the pocket; Strobe or beacon holder positioned high and out of wearer?s vision
• Centered lash tab for securing a knife or other accessory; Reflective tape on the front and back for low-light visibility
• Type III US Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard approved flotation vest
• Imported.
• Weight: 992 g (35 oz)"