Wearing a life jacket is a smart choice for any boater but mandatory for all personal watercraft riders. Coast Guard-approved Type III models work best. The vest-style design is easy to take on and ...

Which dog life jacket is best? We all love our best friends and want to do anything we can to keep them safe and healthy. That’s why dog life jackets are becoming more and more popular. If you want to ...

No matter how good a swimmer you are, there are going to be times you’ll need to wear a life jacket. In fact, you probably need one more often than you think. These life-saving devices aren’t just for ...

Life jackets or “personal floatation devices,” if you prefer, are a non-negotiable part of many water sports. It’s the single most important piece of protective gear you have when things go sideways ...

For this guide, I collected a dozen toddler life jackets for testing. Then I asked myself, how many children under 30 pounds are actually going to be paddling while wearing these? The answer: almost ...

There’s no feeling like being on the water: whether you’re kayaking, paddling, fishing or spending a casual day on the boat, the sensation of moving, falling, swaying and swirling with the ...

Most dogs have some level of skill in the water, but they can only swim for so long. The best dog life jackets provide your pup with support and safety in the water, while being comfortable enough to ...

For this guide, I collected a dozen life jackets for children and youth between 30 and 90 pounds. This range can encompass kids anywhere between the ages of 3 to 12. If you're looking for a PFD for an ...

Introducing your child to water sports can be equal parts rewarding and terrifying. On the one hand, it can boost their confidence and the number of summer activities you can do together. At the same ...

As summer weather heats up, fun-seekers across California are heading to lakes, rivers and the ocean to cool off. The increase in temperatures has coincided with a recent rash of water-related deaths ...