Our test lineup includes three different styles of life jackets: inflatable belts, inflatable vests, and foam vests. Each style has different pros and cons and might be more or less suitable for you ...

Inflatable life jackets have crossed over from expensive professional gear to an affordable recreational necessity. With good reason. Not only are they cooler, lighter, and more comfortable to wear, ...

Stay safe on the water with one of the best life jackets. Also known as a personal flotation device or PFD, a life jacket stands as the cornerstone of aquatic preparedness. In fact, in some U.S.

During a flight-attendant safety talk, I noticed that the plane’s inflatable life jackets are manual only. That is, a passenger needs pull a cord to inflate one. Yet most passengers have no training ...