Lifejackets (6)

A smiling man steers a boat while wearing a yellow Type 2 life jacket.

What Does Type 2 Life Jacket Mean?

Life jackets are essential for safety in all kinds of water-related activities, and there are several types to choose from. Many people choose a Type 2 life jacket because it's lighter, easier to manage, and suitable for a range of general boating activities — but…

A child wearing a life jacket on a boat, Type 1 life jacket concept.

What Is a Type 1 Life Jacket For?

Are you planning to cruise blue waters? How about offshore deep-sea fishing for monsters? If so, you'll need a life jacket that is different from kayaking on calm inland waters or staying close to the shoreline. The U.S. Coastguard classifies five life jackets, also known as…

A man wearing a life jacket on a boat, Type 3 life jackets concept.

What Are Type 3 Life Jackets, and When Should You Wear One?

The variety of life jackets on the market reflects the diversity and changing requirements of water sports and boating activities. While any life jacket is better than none, matching the jacket type to your intended purposes out on the water will make you more comfortable,…

A man in a life jacket on the water.

Lifesaving Style: Which Life Jacket Do You Need?

A safe day on the water is a perfect day on the water. So, if you're thinking of going out on the water without a life jacket, think again! Life jackets (also known as Personal Flotation Devices or PFDs) can literally be the difference between life and death. Don't…