- Brand: NRS
- Color: Bayberry
- Life Vest Type: Type III
- Size: XS/M
- Item Weight: 1.81 Pounds
- Hook closure
- The Chinook is a Type III, medium profile life jacket delivering 16.5 pounds of flotation.
- PlushFit foam and a high-back design combine to create an extremely comfortable vest for any type of raft or kayak seat.
- A mesh lower-back offers added ventilation on warm days.
- Two large, zippered pockets, sized for tackle boxes, with internal organization, plus two smaller accessory pockets with hook-and-loop closure.
- A fifth, tool holder pocket offers quick access to pliers, line cutters or other fishing gadgets and accessories. Also features a rod holder, strobe attachment point, reflective accents and knife lash tab. The zippered front entry and six adjustment points offer a customized fit.

















koolraul –
I ordered NRS Chinook Fishing PFD (Red, XS/M). I’m 5’5″ and 145 lbs and the size fits me perfectly. I can move my hands forward and backward without any constraints or restrictions. I can turn around my upper body on the sides and didn’t feel any constraints or restrictions as well. I think I should be able to row and fish without any problems.I also tested the safety it will provide me just in case I fall over from the kayak into the water. I did my testing in a swimming pool. I did the test from three possible positions from which I could fall from the kayak and into the water i.e., sitting, kneeling and standing positions. The possible falls that I did were: 1) falling on my side; 2) falling backward with back of the head into the water; and 3) falling forward face down into the water.1) falling on my side – after the fall on the water and not moving, my upper body slowly turned upside with my face facing the sky. This will allow me to be able to regain consciousness and breath if it so happens I fall on side and losing consciousness.2) falling backward with back of the head into the water – after the fall, my body assumed a straight position. My lower body, from the waist down to my feet started to float upward and my body assumed a semi-supine position and my face facing the sky. This will allow me to be able to regain consciousness and breath if it so happens I fall on side and losing consciousness.3) falling forward face down into the water – after the fall, my body assumed a straight position. My lower body, from the waist down to my feet started to float upward and my body assumed an upside-down position with my face facing and into the water. If I fell down into this position and lost my consciousness, there’s a probably that I might drown since my face is in the water. My body turned downside-up i.e., my face is facing the sky, only if I raise my head up. When I raised my head, my upper body turned to the side and up facing the sky allowing me to breath. Hopefully something can be done better in the PFD in case somebody fall face down into the water and lost consciousness.Overall, the PFD did its job ( as long as you don’t lose consciousness during the fall ๐ )
Homer V –
Such a good life jacket. Can sit on the kayak for 6 plus hours with ease. Feels great and looks great. Would definitely recommend to anybody who loves kayaking.
Mark –
Good design overall. Build quality is good. Improvements on two concerns would make this five stars.1. The buckle that tightens around the rib area is uncomfortable on me sometimes. It occasionally causes minor discomfort between my ribs and the kayak seat.2. The pocket to hold pliers is too big and doesn’t hold them securely.
N. Stuber –
I like the adjustability and comfort when wearing this jacket. The extra buckle under the zipper gives me extra trust that the jacket will stay on if it was needed. I also like the four front zipper pockets for storing a cell phone, snacks, and other goodies.
Hope Welch –
Accidentally fell into the water from my kayak and it kept me afloat in the faster current. Make sure to tighten correctly and adjust to your comfortable preference. A life saving product that does its job correctly. Well made and lightweight too.
Chad Brant –
The product was everything I expected
Justdoit –
Very pleased with quality and can’t wait to use while kayaking
Jim –
Should be a good addition to my kayak adventures!