Astral Blue Jacket PFD

High Performance Sea Kayaking Buoyancy Aid

The Astral Blue Jacket is a sea kayaking-inspired personal flotation device (PFD) designed for touring paddlers who want both performance and comfort on the water. It’s lightweight with a slim profile and uses PVC-free Gaia® and PE foam for buoyancy, giving a balance of safety and mobility. The design includes thoughtful details like a side-release buckle entry, multiple organized pockets, a hydration bladder sleeve with shoulder hose routing, and foam tectonics two-panel fit that allows the front panel to move with your body for better comfort and freedom of arm movement.

It’s suitable for use not only on the sea but also on rivers and lakes, and features reflective accents and a strobe light attachment point for added visibility. In terms of fit and functionality, the Blue Jacket is adjustable to a wide range of body sizes with true torso length adjustment and separate front panels to help tailor the fit for both men and women. It incorporates a large clam-shell front pocket and additional zippered storage for gear, along with practical touches like a fleece hand-warmer and knife tab. While it’s designed more for touring than technical whitewater, it still has enough buoyancy and features to be versatile across paddling styles, from calm touring to moderate whitewater or fishing trips. This makes it a popular choice among paddlers seeking a comfortable, feature-rich buoyancy aid for extended time on the water.