Kent Type I Child Universal Vest Life Jacket, Orange
- Brand:
- Kent
- Part no:
- 100200-200-002-12
Image: Fisheries Supply
Where to buy
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Specifications
- USCG approved
- Yes
- Rating
- Type I
- Wearer
- Child
This Kent child life jacket is a USCG approved Type I vest in bright orange fabric with reflectors. It fits a child up to 90 lb. The Type I design is meant for extended survival in rough water where rescue may be slow to arrive, and it can rotate an unconscious wearer to a vertical or slightly backward angle. There is an attachment loop for a safety light.
Our take
The Type I rating is aimed at extended survival in rough water, and the vest can turn an unconscious wearer upright or slightly backward. Reflectors on bright orange fabric help others see a child in the water.
From our buying guide
US rules count Coast Guard-approved jackets. One approved only to European or ISO standards doesn't meet the US carriage rules, however good it is.
Check before you buy:
- The approval number is on the label, and the jacket fits you as that label marks.
- You're getting the US version, since some jackets are sold in two.
- If it's Level 50, it only counts toward what you must carry when it's worn.