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No matter how good a swimmer you are, there are going to be times you’ll need to wear a life jacket. In fact, you probably need one more often than you think. These life-saving devices aren’t just for ...

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 ...

Wearing a life jacket is a smart choice for any boater but mandatory for all personal watercraft riders. Coast Guard-approved Type III models work best. The vest-style design is easy to take on and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sitting still in a frigid blind for hours, shivering on a windy ski lift, or just walking the dog in December, a heated vest might be the answer to your winter blues. But with so many brands out there ...

As summer weather heats up, fun-seekers across California are heading to lakes, rivers and the ocean to cool off. The increase in temperatures has coincided with a recent rash of water-related deaths ...