Adult Universal Type III USCG-Approved Life Jacket Vest Review
A U.S. Coast Guard-approved Type III life jacket vest with PVC front and EPE back foam, four heavy-duty buckles, an interior whistle, and six sizes in four colors.
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Our verdict
An affordable $32.99 life jacket that carries U.S. Coast Guard approval as a Type III PFD (No. 160.064/4729/0). The 200D nylon oxford shell packs PVC foam up front and EPE foam in back, four heavy-duty buckles and adjustable chest belts cinch it down, and there is a whistle in an inside pocket. Six sizes span M to 4XL in black, blue, green, or red.
- Best for
- Boating families who need USCG-approved Type III vests across a wide range of adult sizes and colors.
- Skip if
- You're outside the 48 continental US -- and note there are 24 size/color variants, so order the right one.
The Adult Universal Type III Life Jacket Vest is Leader Accessories' $32.99 entry into safety gear. It is a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type III personal flotation device -- the listing cites Approval No. 160.064/4729/0 -- sized for adults.
The shell is 200D x 118T nylon oxford, with PVC foam in the front and EPE foam in the back. Four heavy-duty buckles and adjustable chest belts are there to pull it into a tight, secure fit, and a whistle is included in a pocket inside the jacket.
Sizes run M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL in black, blue, green, or red -- 24 combinations in total, so double-check the variant you pick. Shipping and returns: delivery within the 48 continental US only (no Alaska, Hawaii, PO boxes, APO/FPO, or international), free on orders of $70 or more and a flat $10 otherwise, with 1-2 business days of processing and 2-6 business days in transit. The 30-day return window covers defective, wrong, or incomplete items with a prepaid label; personal-reason returns are at the buyer's expense, and sale items and gift cards are not returnable.
What we liked
- U.S. Coast Guard approved Type III personal flotation device (Approval No. 160.064/4729/0)
- 200D x 118T nylon oxford shell with PVC foam in front and EPE foam in back
- Four heavy-duty buckles and adjustable chest belts for a tight, secure fit
- Whistle included in a pocket inside the jacket
- Six sizes from M to 4XL across four colors
Worth noting
- 24 size-and-color combinations -- check the variant you select carefully before ordering
- Leader Accessories ships only within the 48 continental US (not Alaska, Hawaii, or international)
Questions before you buy
Is this vest USCG approved?
Yes -- the listing states it is a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type III Personal Flotation Device, Approval No. 160.064/4729/0.
What sizes and colors are available?
Six sizes -- M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL -- in Black, Blue, Green, or Red.
What materials is it made from?
200D x 118T nylon oxford material with PVC foam in the front and EPE foam in the back.
Is a whistle included?
Yes -- a whistle is included in a pocket inside the jacket.
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