The NRS Oso PFD is a basic, medium profile life jacket for recreational kayakers and rafters with a ventilated, thin-back design for comfort with any type of seat.
The Oso is a Type III, medium profile PFD delivering 16.5 lbs. of flotation.
The thin back construction distributes the PlushFit™ foam flotation more broadly to reduce bulk and improve the fit.
Five-panel design conforms effortlessly to your body's shape, following your movements as you paddle, row, fish or swim.
Features two large zippered pockets for on-the-water essentials, 3M® reflective accents, shoulder strap keepers and a hidden lash tab.
Convenient front, zippered entry and six adjustment points for a customized fit.
This life jacket is dual certified, carrying both a US Coast Guard Approval through Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and a Transport Canada Approval through Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC).
Specs
Weight: 1.5 lbs
US Coast Guard Type: III
Profile: Medium
Design Flotation: 16.5 lbs.
Outer Fabric: 400-denier ripstop nylon
Entry System: Front zip
Pockets: 2 - Front
Lash Tabs: 1 - Front
Adjustment System:
4 - Side
2 - Shoulder
1 - Waist
Features:
Large zippered pockets
Reflective accents
Shoulder strap keepers
Thin, ventilated back panel
Customer Reviews (4.3 / 5 · 3 reviews)
Sophia★★★★★
Wore this for a full day of rafting and barely noticed it was on, which says a lot for a life jacket. The thin-back design sits flush against my kayak seat instead of digging in, and the medium profile doesn't feel bulky when I'm paddling.
George L.★★★★★
The thin back panel is the reason I bought this — it doesn't bunch up against my kayak seat at all. Wore it for four hours on the river and barely noticed it was on.
James★★★☆☆
The ventilated back is nice on hot days, but the side straps loosen on their own after a couple hours of paddling. It fits fine and floats well, just wish the adjustment stayed put.