NRS Clearwater Mesh Back PFD
- The flotation of this recreational PFD is concentrated in the front panels and up high on the back for a more natural sitting position.
- Now with a great new look and reflective tape for excellent low-light visibility.
- Large arm openings allow for unobstructed movement while paddling or rowing.
- Eight adjustment points let you easily customize the fit.
- Two large front pockets provide plenty of room for storage. The left front pocket includes a lanyard for keys.
- Design flotation: 16.5 lbs.
- US Coast Guard Type: III
- Profile: Medium
- Design Flotation: 16.5 lbs.
- Outer Fabric: 200-denier urethane-coated ripstop nylon
- Entry System: Front zip
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Pockets:
- 2 - Front
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Adjustment System:
- 4 - Side
- 2 - Shoulder
- 2 - Waist
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 31 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (30)
- Adjustable (28)
- Lightweight (22)
- Good ventilation (19)
- Durable (14)
Cons
Best Uses
- Paddling (23)
- Kayak / canoe / rafting (15)
- Boating / sailing (4)
- Chest Size:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
96%
(27 reviews)
Feels too big
- Reviewer Profile:
- Intermediate (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (30)
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent life safety and fits the kayak
I wear this pfd when I take the kayak out. I kayak into the open ocean and I have capsized twice. The pfd keeps me afloat. This is simply life safety. The fact ...Read complete review
I wear this pfd when I take the kayak out. I kayak into the open ocean and I have capsized twice. The pfd keeps me afloat. This is simply life safety. The fact that I'm wearing this quality pfd also helps to keep my wife calm, when I'm gone for hours and she's at home waiting.
I need waterproof spaces for my camera and my cellphone. I can store these in the waterproof compartments in the kayak but then they are hard to reach. I need the camera instantly and don't want to struggle with a waterproof housing. It's impossible to evaluate the pockets from the photos in the catalogue. I thought the pockets of this pfd would provide more waterproofing than they do. I have to wrap things in plastic, before I put them in the pockets.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Could not get it to fit
I am a 44D and could not get this PFD to fit me.
I ending up purchasing a Stohlquist Women's M/L
Cruiser PFD and love it!
I am a 44D and could not get this PFD to fit me.
I ending up purchasing a Stohlquist Women's M/L
Cruiser PFD and love it!
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Pros
- Adjustable
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Canoeing
- Paddling
Comments about NRS Clearwater Mesh Back PFD:
Ordered the Clearwater to replace my previous PDF, which was bruising the inside of my upper arms while paddling. Love the design of the arm openings relative to chest flotation, which gives unrestictive range of motion.
The mesh back is cool and very comfortable even when I raise the seatback of my kayak.
Haven't had a swim yet, but I feel very confident about the fit of the Clearwater. Hate to admit it, but at age 60, developing more of the "apple" body shape and wearing a size L/EXL top, some PDFs I tried on would slide up and over my head when my husband gave them the 'pull up on the shoulder strap' test. The Clearwater adjusts so well that I can be comfortable and have a properly fitting lifejacket at the same time.
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Ventilation
- Numerous Adjustmnt Points
- Pockets Are Nice
Cons
Best Uses
- Canoeing
- Paddling
Comments about NRS Clearwater Mesh Back PFD:
Mesh back is nice for ventilation. Worked well in my Dagger Blackwater with moderately high seat back.
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable
- Comfortable
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Canoeing
- Paddling
Comments about NRS Clearwater Mesh Back PFD:
Added a dropped seat with back rest to my canoe. This PFD is built for that type of sit. Fits and adjusts well.
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about NRS Clearwater Mesh Back PFD:
Very comfortable while kayaking. Speedy delivery. Looked a numerous vest before getting NRS.
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable
- Comfortable
- Good Ventilation
- Lightweight
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Canoeing
- Paddling
- Personal Watercraft
Comments about NRS Clearwater Mesh Back PFD:
Most vest I had prior to owning this NRS vest were too long and bulky therefore they always rode up even when tightly adjusted. I like the net in the back and the floating pouch higher up that allows me to sit more comfortably in the kayak.
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- NRS Clearwater Mesh Back PFD
Q:
How are pockets secured? Zippper or hook-and-loop or ?Asked on 3/19/2013 by m5 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
A:
I have Velcro
Sent from my iPadAnswered on 3/19/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
A:
They are hook and loop (Velcro)
Sent from my iPhoneAnswered on 3/19/2013 by Anonymous
- NRS Clearwater Mesh Back PFD
Q:
How do you attach a co-pilot knife to this jacket?Asked on 12/22/2012 by Charlotte Wood-Harrington from Chicago, IL5 answers
A:
The Clearwater doesn't have a lash tab for a knife. The only practical way to attach a Co-Pilot to it would be to use zip ties to fasten the sheath to one of the shoulder straps. However, both the NRS cVest and Chinook life jackets are built on the same platform and have lash tabs.Answered on 12/23/2012 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
A:
Not sure what a co-pilot is but there are d-rings inside the flap of the two
front pockets. That's where I attach my rescue knife. I also run small
loops of para cord through each of the small black tabs visible on the
outside pocket flaps as other possible attachment points.
Wayne
AnchorageAnswered on 12/22/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
A:
Charlotte, I carry a knife in one of the pockets. It fits well enough with
the knife on an angle, from a lower outer corner to an upper inner corner.
BarryAnswered on 12/22/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
A:
I am not sure with the co-pilot knife is but there is a nylon loop
where the top strap attaches to the floatation pad. I have attached a
carabiner to the loop and have attached misc. equipment to this ring
when needed.
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- NRS Clearwater Mesh Back PFD
Q:
how high is the back? how much mesh/how much pfd?Asked on 9/9/2012 by amy6 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
A:
Hi Amy,
I have 3 of these. One for my wife, son and me. I have mine adjusted so that it easily clears the back of my kayak seat as does the rest of the family. The pfd part of the back stops between the bottom of my shoulder blades and my ribs. Below that is the mesh panel, so 5/8's of it is pfd.
I tried multiple pfd's, probably went through 5 or 6 before I tried this one. This is the best all around pfd I ever used in my 51 years. Good zipper front, easy on and off, pockets for your cut away knife, safety whistle and signal mirror and more. Dries fast and HIGHLY adjustable. Sizing is accurate.
I don't work for NRS either! I'm just another recreational paddler.
Get Wet!
MikeVERIFIED BUYER
A:
It's about 50% of each. My husband wears it to kayak, and really likes it. He says the design allows for a lot of arm movement, and because of the mesh, it doesn't get as hot as most pfd's.
I hope this helps!Answered on 9/11/2012 by Anonymous
