First Watch AV-800 S/M OD Green Flotation Vest

The First Watch AV-800 is a four-pocket USCG Type III flotation vest in OD green, sized S/M.

OD green in the smallest size is the least common combination in the range, and it exists for smaller crew on agency, tactical or hunting operations where hi-vis is not wanted. Stocking it matters because the alternative is a smaller wearer in an oversized vest, which rides up in the water and protects far less than it appears to.

Four pockets hold real gear rather than token ones, and mesh organizers in the two lower pockets keep contents sorted rather than loose in the bottom. A lash tab in the upper left pocket takes small accessories, and two mic loops with a throttle D-ring support duty work.

The removable fleece-lined collar has a ventilation port at its base, adding warmth in cold conditions and releasing heat when it builds under work. SOLAS reflective tape runs front and back, which is the only visibility the OD green version has after dark. Explore more life jackets and PFDs.

• OD green in S/M, the least common combination
• For smaller crew where hi-vis is not wanted
• An oversized vest protects far less than it appears to
• SOLAS tape is the only visibility OD green has at night