For this guide, I collected a dozen toddler life jackets for testing. Then I asked myself, how many children under 30 pounds are actually going to be paddling while wearing these? The answer: almost ...

HOUSTON — The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends kids use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets to reduce the risk of drowning. Life jackets can be used for a variety of activities ranging ...

Let’s face it; buying a hiking jacket is unnecessarily complicated. Softshells, puffer jackets, hybrid hoodies, rain jackets, fleece sweaters, wind shells, mid-layers, hardshells — how many of these ...

Which dog life jacket is best? We all love our best friends and want to do anything we can to keep them safe and healthy. That’s why dog life jackets are becoming more and more popular. If you want to ...

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Most dogs have some level of skill in the water, but they can only swim for so long. The best dog life jackets provide your pup with support and safety in the water, while being comfortable enough to ...

Discover the science and importance of PFDs, or personal floatation devices. We're jumping into the science and importance of personal floatation devices - you know, your life jacket! Wearing a PFD ...