Anna and Robert – 2013-08-18
Comfortable after hours of Kayaking
Wore this PFD for for several hours paddling in the hot sun. Free movement, good ventilation and comfortable. Very stable and effective in the water. My only complaint would be the zipper tends to be difficult to start when first putting on. Once on however I had no issues with comfort or performance.
pfeifers22 – 2013-08-03
Worked Well
We bought this PFD for a 3 day kayaking trip around the San Juan Islands in WA. I didn't even notice I had it on while we paddled over 34 miles in 3 days. It was easy to adjust and fit very well.
acmeantime – 2013-07-29
Comfort & Confidence
Certainly not the cheapest PFD available, but I feel like this will be used for many years to come. I don't get to go kayaking that often outsi
outdoors4me – 2013-07-24
This PFD works great!
I liked this PFD so much that I bought another for my husband! The PFD took awhile to adjust when first put on; however, once I realized the tech
Matt Wood – 2013-06-20
Great PFD
I use this PFD mostly for weekly kayaking on the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon and a few rafting expeditions as well. It is well made with quality mate
Postalsnap – 2013-05-23
Nice PFD
Was out paddling with my Boy Scout Troop on an all day trip on the San Marcos River. The vest was very comfortable. Kind of forgot I had it on for the most part. Adjusts really nicely and doesn't bind up your arms or dig into your armpits. I even jumped into the water at one of the many portages to ride the "rapid". Neve
poker727 – 2012-08-08
Good basic vest
Use for extra vest in raftNeeds a D ring
mndoc – 2012-06-29
Probably better for cold weather
This PFD is well made, but the pockets seemed both bulky and tight. I wasn't quite sure why I would need a hand warmer pocket unless I was paddling in very cold weather. I think gloves would suffice, and if I wanted to put my hands in my pockets I would have to stop paddling. The pocket
joerescue – 2012-04-18
A Great PFD
This was a replacement for a Stohlquist fishing PFD. I found the first one to be rather bulky and the large fold down pockets although in theory were a good idea they just didn't pan out for me. The drifter however is a dream. I like the zip up and bottom buckle together. The straps extend out easily to don it. There is a knife holder and nice pockets that you can warm your hands in. I paddle a Native 14.5 which is a hybrid kayak so I can't really speak for a true sit in, but it seems that the Drifter is not bulky enough to hinder any activity.
