Top 6 Cheapest Paddling Essentials for Ladies

Stohlquist Escape Personal Flotation Device – Women’s

The Stohlquist Women’s Escape Personal Flotation Device combines clean, functional design with a women’s specific cut to make your day on the water more comfortable and secure. The chest area of the Women’s Escape is carved out to offer support and reduce the often too-tight feeling of unisex PFDs. Ideal for flat-water paddling and rafting alike, this Stohlquist PFD includes a zippered chest pocket for your sunscreen or glasses and padded adjustable shoulder straps to ensure all-day comfort.

• A fully adjustable, women-specific PFD for a reasonable price
• Low-profile buoyancy foam for unimpeded mobility
• Zippered pockets keeps snacks or camera secure
• Padded shoulders double down on comfort
• Reflective accents assures added visibility in low light
• Item #STO002D

Astral Abba Personal Flotation Device – Women’s

Equipped with a women-specific fit, the Astral Women’s ABBA Personal Flotation Device shines above the rest with a unique construction that’s strong, dependable, and comfortable. Specifically, the Abba gains its buoyancy from an organically grown and sustainably harvested plant fiber called kapok that conforms naturally to your body. Plus, this PFD is fashioned with two fleece-lined hand warmers, two large zippered hand pockets, one zippered chest pocket, folding knife pocket, and a quick-access knife tab. The self-locking Vislon zipper and buckle entry make the vest easy to don and super secure when you’re in the water.

• 200D x 400D nylon ripstop shell
• 200D nylon and polypropylene fleece liner
• Acetal plastic and stainless steel hardware
• Polypro webbing
• Zippered hand and chest pockets
• Knife pocket
• Quick access knife tab
• Fleece lined hand warmers
• Women-specific fit
• Item #ASL001F

NRS Nora Personal Flotation Device – Women’s

• A women’s specific PFD designed with comfort in mind
• Five-panel construction gives flexibility for swimming
• Ventilated, thin-back design offers cool convenience in a kayak seat
• Articulated chest panels contour to the bust for an ideal fit
• Two large pockets hold essentials close at hand
• Six adjustment points give a secure fit for in-water confidence
• Lash tab offers an attachment point for your NRS emergency knife
• Shoulder strap keepers allow neat storage of excess strap
• Item #NRS00BY

Stohlquist Cruiser Personal Flotation Device – Women’s

Wouldn’t it be nice to comfortably paddle in a life vest that truly complements your physique? Rather than repackage its men’s PFD with some pastel colors and call it a women’s model, Stohlquist gave the Women’s Cruiser Personal Flotation Device a smaller cut, a shortened torso, supportive inner cups, and the new Wrapture shaped torso to ensure ergonomic comfort for female paddlers. Half flotation and half airy mesh on the back provide cool, low-profile comfort in today’s rec-tour boats, and the padded mesh shoulders and lower-back waistband are easy on the skin when worn with a swimsuit.

• Paddling life vest designed specifically to suit a woman’s body
• Wrapture shaped torso ensures a comfy fit for female paddlers
• Cross-chest cinch harness won’t ride up
• Half-flotation and half-mesh back for comfort in rec-tour boats
• Contoured inner cups provide comfortable support
• Ventilated shoulder and back pads keep cool air flowing
• Open sides for even more ventilation
• Item #STO002J

Kokatat Leviathan Personal Floatation Device – Women’s

Designed specifically for fishing from a kayak, the Leviathan Personal Flotation Device comes packed with all the bells and whistles you need to stay focused on the fish. For peace of mind on the water the Leviathan boasts a 16lb buoyancy rating that makes it easy for you to keep your head above water in the event of a spill. On days when you don’t take a tumble, the leviathan has your back with super durable nylon in high wear areas paired with quick drying Araprene mesh on the back and shoulders that work well with high back seats on boats. To keep your flys, bait, and tools nearby at all times this PFD boasts 14 total pockets that let you organize your goods however you want.

• PFD built to keep you prepared during long fishing outings
• USCG type III certification gives you peace of mind on the water
• 16lbs of flotation has got your back if you take a spill
• High tenacity nylon rip-stop handles day to day wear and tear
• Body-mapped Gaia foam panels contour to your body for comfort
• 14 pockets keep all of your fishing gear nearby, your hands warm
• Hydration pack compatibility staves off thirst
• Item #KOK003Z

NRS Nora Personal Flotation Device – Women’s

• A women’s specific PFD designed with comfort in mind
• Five-panel construction gives flexibility for swimming
• Ventilated, thin-back design offers cool convenience in a kayak seat
• Articulated chest panels contour to the bust for an ideal fit
• Two large pockets hold essentials close at hand
• Six adjustment points give a secure fit for in-water confidence
• Lash tab offers an attachment point for your NRS emergency knife
• Shoulder strap keepers allow neat storage of excess strap
• Item #NRS00BY