V-Eight Fisher PFD

Paddled a full day on the lake and didn't overheat once, which never happens in my old vest. The Airescape venting keeps air moving across your back, and the cut stays out of the way when you're casting. Minimalist but still has everything I actually need.

The Airescape venting actually works—I stayed noticeably cooler paddling around the lake all morning instead of sweating through my shirt like my old vest. It's low-profile enough that I forget I'm wearing it until I need to cast.

Fished a full afternoon in the sun and the Airescape ventilation actually kept my back from turning into a swamp under the vest. Paddling and casting felt unrestricted too.