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Ceiba Personal Flotation Device

Love it.

Love this one. One of the best all around performers and feels great on the river.

I LOVE THIS PFD!

This life jacket is not only the most comfortable floatation I have ever used and also the most kind to the environment. Its floatation is supplied by Kapok, a natural fiber that is much softer than traditional petroleum-derived foam and contours to your body and body’s movements much better. It feels like wearing a pillow and its fleece-lined hand warmer pockets further the coziness of this PFD. The three side-straps allow for a uniformly snug fit that also combines with the softness of the Kapok to contour to the wearer nicely and allows a broad range of motion. Having paddled my Necky Looksha IV sea kayak with this PFD for the last 18 months, I’ve found that I have enough mobility for a good eskimo roll and aggressive paddling without any noticeable under arm abrasion or other motion limitation. For the type of paddling I do in relatively chilly water, it works great. The only critique I have of this particular PFD is that it can be pretty warm on hot days, especially if you’re not getting wet (mine is also black so that might be part of it). Overall, this is a fantastic PFD.

Fit and function

I was right on the border for the fit as I am bigger in the chest area, but smaller everywhere else so I chanced it got a size SM instead of Medium. It was a little tight to zip up, but once zipped in, it fit perfect. I swam a couple rapids with it and it did great keeping me afloat. Movement is great as well, love the feeling of being able to move. The front zip pocket fits a large phone perfectly and I enjoy the zipped hand pockets. Keep in mind, none of the pockets are water proof.

Comfy

Really comfy, and probably makes me float. Nice color

The Best All Around Life Jacket Ever?

First, the comfort. They aren't lying when they say that the Kapok fill in the Ceiba is ultra comfortable. It really is like wearing a down jacket as a life jacket. Literally hugs your body like a warm embrace. Add in the simplicity and front zip entry, and this is now the best and most versatile life jacket in my garage. Bonus points for using a bluesign shell and continuing leading the industry away from toxic materials.

New Bluesign Approved Shell Material

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

With the combination of the all new Bluesign approved shell material, Kapok, and PE foam - this is both one of the most comfortable and the most sustainable PFD in the world. Win-Win.