Patagonia: Mesh Back (PFD)

A touring PFD (personal flotation device) with smart design features for warm-weather paddling.

Cruising the estuaries of Isla Damas or touring the harbor in the heat of summer is made cooler by this PFD?s ventilated mesh back. Perfect for canoes, rec boats and sit-on-tops with high-back seats, the Mesh Back has a sleek design that eliminates the unnecessary layers of foam that make you sweat. The PVC-free Gaia? foam is lighter weight and has less environmental impact. Four buckles close to the center-front ensure quick entry/exit; side straps adjust the fit. Two large mesh pockets with internal D-rings and buckle closures hold fishing tackle or sunscreen. Reflective tape on front and back provide low-light visibility.

• 500-denier Cordura? nylon with DWR (durable water repellant) finish. Lining: 200-denier oxford nylon with DWR finish. Gaia PVC-free foam
• Gaia? PVC-free foam has no ozone-depleting CFC materials and reduces weight without loss in performance
• Innovative FlowFit? (patent pending) foam treatment contours around torso for a customized, comfortable fit
• Sidewall construction for a perfect fit
• Rugged 500-denier Cordura? nylon shell fabric
• Two large mesh pockets with internal D-rings and buckle closures; Four buckles close the center-front for quick entry/exit
• Ventilating, open-mesh back eliminates unnecessary layers of foam that make you sweat; Reflective tape on front and back for low-light visibility
• Type III US Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard approved flotation vest; Patent number 6,773,318
• Imported.
• Weight: 879 g (31 oz)"