Astral YTV Personal Flotation Device

What makes a PFD worth lugging thousands of miles?  In the case of YTV, it starts with a weight well under 2lbs and a compact, nearly crammable design.  Active Junky used it to pad our luggage and prepare for open-water paddling on a lake over 1,000ft deep.  Smooth slip-on fit and fast-cinching Polypro webbing made for confidence even as the wind kicked up ribbons of foam.  Shell fabrics of durable 220d and 400 Denier Ripstop promised years of hard use over the top of Gaia and 100% PE foam.

Tester Quote:  “Freedom is the operative term here.  Our team carried four vests down without a second thought, ready to zip in with sure-fire YKK zippers.  Never was arm movement compromised or comfort a problem.  Looking forward to using them on SUP outings as well.”

Best For: Athletic paddling and sailing