Best Life Jackets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) of 2024

To find the best PFDs, we researched and tested the most popular Type I, Type III, Type V, women’s PFD, fishing PFDs, and budget PFD from Astral, NRS, Stohlquist, and Stearns. The one thing that all boaters can agree on is that personal safety is paramount.

Gear Reviews, Water SportsJosette DeschambeaultApril 12, 2024water sports, PFD, lifejacket, personal floatation device, life jacket, whitewater rafting, kayaking, packrafting, fishing, safety equipment, popular, life jackets, NRS, Stohlquist, Astral, Josette Deschambeault

Best Mountain Biking Helmets of 2023

We review 30 MTB helmets for Trail and Enduro. We judged by helmet protection safety technology including MIPS and Koroyd, comfort, ventilation, fit adjustment, coverage, and budget

Gear Reviews, BicycleStasia StockwellSeptember 13, 2023mtb, mountain biking, mountain bike, helmet, helmets, safety, safety equipment, stasia stockwell, bikepacking, bicycle

Best Life Jackets for Kids of 2023

We researched and tested the most popular child life jackets, youth life jackets, & infant life jackets to find the best life jackets for kids. Criteria included US Coast Guard Approval, easy buckle releases, and grab straps.

Gear Reviews, Water SportsJosette DeschambeaultJune 29, 2023water sports, PFD, lifejacket, personal floatation device, life jacket, whitewater rafting, kayaking, packrafting, fishing, safety equipment, water, kids, life jackets, kid, toddler, Josette Deschambeault

Best Satellite Messengers and Personal Locator Beacons of 2023

We review 28 satellite messengers and Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) GPS two way-messenger devices including the Garmin InReach Mini, SPOT and Somewear based on weight, budget, battery life and subscriptions

Gear Reviews, backpacking, Climbing, GPS & Electronics, Hiking, Kids Outdoors, Thru-Hiking & Backpacking, Travel & Lifestyle, Water Sports, Snow Sports, Running, Camping, BicycleDean KrakelApril 30, 2023satellite messengers, personal locator beacon, garmin inreach, garmin inreach mini, inreach mini, garmin mini, spot, safety equipment, snow sports, hiking, backpacking, thru-hiking, eletronics, gps technology, safety, water sports, camping, snow, PLB review, garmin inreach vs plb, rescue me plb review, acr rescue me, plb with messaging, best backpacking emergency beacon, personal location device, garmin emergency beacon, garmin personal locator beacon, garmin locator beacon, best plbs, plb1 review, satellite beacon for hikers, personal locator beacon reviews, best plb for hiking, ocean signal rescueme plb1 review, main, bicycle-related, running, running-related, PLB, electronics, travel, GPS, emergency, emergency preparedness, PLBs, thru-hiking gear, running gear, climbing-related, travel-related, dean krakel

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