Stearns Green Medium Adult Hydroprene Life Vest

The Stearns Adult Hydroprene Life Vest is a green medium sized vest for adults.

Hydroprene is a neoprene alternative that is lighter and more flexible while giving similar comfort, which matters on a vest worn for hours rather than kept in a locker. A life vest that is comfortable gets worn, and a vest in a locker saves nobody. That is the entire argument for paying more than the price of a basic foam PFD.

Sizing on a life vest is a safety matter rather than a comfort one. A vest too large rides up over the head in the water, so chest size should be checked against the size chart rather than estimated. Green is a visible color on the water, though not as visible as orange or yellow. Explore more life jackets and PFDs.

• Hydroprene is lighter and more flexible than neoprene
• A comfortable vest gets worn, and a stowed one saves nobody
• Too large a vest rides up over the head in water
• Check chest size against the chart, not by eye