Belt
Pack

Inflatable
Life Jackets for Recreational Water Sports
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Belt Pack Inflatable
for general recreational boating
belt pack
  • Inflates automatically upon immersion or manual activation
  • Extremely easy to wear
  • Must be placed over head after inflation
  • Requires regular maintenance
    (see owner’s manual)
  • Not for children under 16 or non-swimmers
  • Not for sports where immersion is expected (whitewater paddling, waterskiing, etc.)
If a life jacket fits properly...
  • It will help keep your head above the water.
  • If it’s too big, the life jacket will ride up around your face.
  • If it’s too small, it will not be able to keep your body afloat.
  • Life jackets designed for adults will not work for children!

Try it on for size!

  • Check the manufacturer’s label to ensure that the life jacket is a proper fit for your size and weight.
  • Make sure the jacket is properly fastened.
  • Hold your arms straight up over your head.
  • Ask a friend to grasp the tops of the arm openings and gently pull up.
  • Make sure there is no excess room above the openings and that the jacket does not ride up over your chin or face.
  • For the best fit, try the life jacket in shallow water under safe and supervised conditions.

The U.S. Coast Guard has more life jacket information here.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
National Safe Boating Council
Boat US Foundation
U.S.Coast Guard