Stearns Classic Series Child Life Jacket 30-50 lbs, Blue/Grey
- Brand:
- Stearns
- Part no:
- 2159358
Image: Powerboat Supply
Where to buy
Specifications
- USCG approved
- Yes
- Wearer
- Child
This is a Stearns Classic Series life jacket sized for children weighing 30 to 50 pounds. It is an open-sided vest made from durable nylon with 1 inch webbing, and it is United States Coast Guard approved. It closes with three buckles and includes an adjustable leg strap. It is listed as acceptable for personal watercraft and waterskiing as well as general boating.
Our take
The three buckles plus the adjustable leg strap are the useful part here. A small child wriggles, and a jacket that can ride up is no good in the water, so redundant closures and a strap between the legs help keep it in place at 30 to 50 pounds.
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.