Man wearing red Odyssey PFD over gray t-shirt.Audrey Lewis

The front of the Odyssey PFD has pockets on pockets, D-rings, and lash tabs to carry essential gear.

The PFDs that Audrey and I have been using for the past several years were starting to look a little weather-beaten. Their faded colors, bleached by the Florida sunshine, were our sign that the fabric was probably weakening and the aging flotation foam was losing buoyancy.In search of replacements, we found our way to Northwest River Supplies (NRS), where we both bought the Odyssey. This Type-III PFD is available in XS/M, L/XL, and XL/XXL to fit chest sizes from 30″ to 56″. Because we prefer bright, easily seen colors, we chose the all-red version; the PFD is also available in black accented with lime green.

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