Stearns Adult General Purpose Life Vest

by Stearns

Product Features

• Three adjustable belts.
• Durable Crosstech® flotation foam.
• 200 Denier nylon oxford shell
• Type III, US Coast Guard approved for use on board a boat.
• Product photos are representative of the style and outer color. Interior color and straps may vary.

Product Description

Stearns' Adult Classic Vest features three adjustable belts. Nylon shell. Type III, US Coast Guard approved. Available in two sizes.

Product Details

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• ASIN: B000H1K2XW
• Item model number: 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,719 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #12 in Sports & Outdoors > Boating & Water Sports > Boating > Safety & Flotation Devices > Life Jackets & Vests

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works in water, quality built, August 28, 2009

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Mark Witt (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stearns Adult General Purpose Life Vest (Sports)

I have one of these life jackets, and it's definitely a quility built life jacket. I tested it by jumping into the lake one day, even though I cannot swim. Sure enough it supported me in the water without any trouble. If general safety is your only purpose in looking for a life jacket, this one is a safe bet.

Comfort varies with this jacket. While they are more comfortable than less expensive life jackets, they are not particularly comfortable during rowing. The life jacket has a tendency to slip up from my waist during rows, even with a secure fit. If you're just spectating in boat and not doing anything, however, this jacket does just fine.

Alternatives to this around the same price is Cabela's Full Motion Vest. It allows more freedom of movement during rowing, and is much more comfortable.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good back up, July 2, 2009

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J. Davison "hijinxed" (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stearns Adult General Purpose Life Vest (Sports)

this is a cheap and effective back up life vest which i use in my canoe to stay safe and legal. I don;t wear it unless conditions dictate that i should, because it isn't the most comfortable thing to wear when paddling. I would not recommend this for kayaking because of its shape. I tried kayaking in this and it just didn't make it.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does the job, May 29, 2009

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Leon B. Lockwood - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stearns Adult General Purpose Life Vest (Sports)

Okay...it's a life jacket. It's light, looks good and could just save your life if you go overboard. Why pay $150 for something when these will serve the same purpose for a fraction of that cost? We kayak in Hawaii on the Pacific Ocean so these are pretty much standard equipment. They are comfortable when paddling out to the deep water to watch whales.

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