Why We Like The Astral Bowen Personal Flotation Device
Ready for everything from whitewater to salt water, the Astral Bowen PFD supports our mobility and our storage needs on the water. This jacket is cut to keep our arms free for paddling and swimming, and the convenient clamshell pocket makes it easy to secure a radio or strobe and to stash our keys, sunscreen, and lip balm. The side buckles make it easy to get in and out of the PFD while also making it easy to adjust our fit for safety and comfort. While some PFDs are made for more limited uses, the versatile Bowen is intended for touring, sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking, and kayak fishing.
Details
- Mobility meets storage in this Astral PFD
- PFD for touring, sea, and whitewater kayaking
- Nylon ripstop is highly abrasion resistant
- Clamshell pocket with internal daisy chain and mesh storage
- Reflective accents for low light visibility
- Side buckle entry
- Item #ASLT020
- Flotation / Buoyancy
- 16.5lb
- Tow Compatibility
- none
- Closure
- side buckle
- Pockets
- 1 zippered clamshell
- Claimed Weight
- 1lb 11.2oz
- Material
- [face fabric] 420D x 220D nylon ripstop, [liner] 200D nylon, [foam] polyethylene
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
- Activity
- paddling
- USCG Type / Level
- Type III
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 11 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageNovember 25, 2024
Feels very comfortable
I've never used a pull over entry jacket before. It feels really comfortable and out of the way. The range of motion feels good too.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
November 8, 2024
Love the fit
The fit is really nice, not too bulky. Very mobile for trips around the sailboat. Works well on the catamaran as well
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
September 30, 2024
I wore it around the house after it arrived
I was so happy with how well the Bowen fit that I wore it around the house the day it arrived. Smart strap management, great storage, excellent fit, and it kept me afloat after I swam on Go Left on the Main Payette. All great features. I'm 6'0 tall and 190 lbs. Size M/L was perfect.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
September 23, 2024
Bowen PFD
Super comfortable , well designed and light weight ...
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
August 4, 2024
Great Setup
This is a great setup, comfortable and low profile
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
July 1, 2024
Heck ya rafting.
LOVE IT! Had the Layla before this, definitely fits differently but I like the range of motion.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
June 27, 2024
Perfect Side-Entry, Lightweight, High-Quality PFD
I've been waiting years for a lightweight yet super-high quality side-entry PFD with loads of flotation.... and finally, here it is. This is an awesome product. The clam shell pocket is unreal stash for anything you need handy. I use mine primarily on long coastal SUP expeditions, and any extra weight can add back strain with the repeated hip hinge of paddling, but I almost didn't notice I was wearing this jacket. Very comfortable. Usual bomb proof Astral build. Highly recommended.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
June 11, 2024
Strongly recommend
Comfortable, practical, affordable. Best life jacket on market for those getting into the sport!
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
April 3, 2024
My pfd
As the owner of three pfd’s this is the favorite but all are 5 star Astral brand !
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
March 6, 2024
love this eggplant beauty
Love this PFD, I have been waiting forever for them to make another eggplant PFD besides the layla and I bought this one the say it came out. I love the clam shell and the hand warmers.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
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