Talking About Adventure In Small Boats
JoeWildlife
Member
First, Feathercraft goes out of business.
Then, I need to send back by cVest because of a broken zipper. They have a great warranty.
NO longer available! IF you want one, you had better buy one before everybody runs out of them. I havent looked real hard yet, but I haven't run across another vest that had a VHF radio pocket, a knife lash, a stobe holder, and all them pockets.
Joe
Coastie
Member
The Stohlquist Drifter is an excellent vest. ClamCounter (Josh) and I have used the same ones for the past six Everglades Challenges. Zippered pockets, easy to place a knife in the front and strob light upper back. We have been able to stuff in PLB, marlin spike knife, flares, windproof match container, small compass, etc, in pockets. Very strong/durable zipper and quick snap. Fits easily over drysuit, and is comfortable in non drysuit days over dryshirts/jackets.
Coastie (Eddie)
MisterMoon
Member
That's too bad the cVest is gone. It's been a good one for me. I wonder why they killed it?
The problem with the Stohlquist Drifter for me is that it has a foam back and won't work well with my Hobies and other kayak seats. A mesh back is needed to be comfortable.
JoeWildlife
Member
I'm not shopping for a new one yet. NRS says they cannot repair a PFD because it voids USCG certification. To replace a zipper, really? Maybe they will send me a new one, old stock. Or give me a refund which I will use to buy one old stock somewhere else.
Kokatat makes a few good options, I see now. But they are even more pricey.
Joe
The NRS Chinook Fishing PDF may be a good option but without the VHF radio slot.
https://www.nrs.com/product/40009.03/nrs-chinook-fishing-pfd
MicroTom
Key Master
Here is a radio option for you:
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