When we went hunting for personal flotation devices for our Boat of the Year judges and staff, we went to the folks at Annapolis Performance Sailing for a recommendation. They suggested Astral, a PFD ...

You’ll want a PFD that’s light, comfortable, and easy to take off, since you’ll probably won’t want to wear it on longer portages. I’d suggest looking for a PFD that’s trimly cut, like the MTI Reflex ...

In 2002, Philip Curry, the designer behind Patagonia's now-discontinued Lotus line of lifejackets, decided to get back into the PFD business. He founded Astral Buoyancy to create the highest-quality ...

Founder saw need to design a groundbreaking, sustainably-crafted sandal for the toughest river conditions April 20, 2022– Asheville, NC – As a raft guide on Section IV of the Chattooga River over 30 ...