My fav PFD is a Kokatat Outfit Tour, my son runs the ladies version the MSfit as do a lot of other guys. I would have gone with the ladies version as well but it was just a little tight with layers under it. Other than fit I quite like how the pockets stand off the vest so they're usable and that there's a knife garage on the shoulder strap. If you run a squeeze release knife it sits perfectly upside down there and the tip never gets in the way. My daughter went for comfort and after a lot of research chose the previously suggested MEC Fulcrum guide. It also has very good pockets as well as a good bright colour. I found it to also have great fit but I'm not a big fan of the side entry. I know you said to leave price out but Kokatat has raised their prices a lot. If mine ever dies I'd consider trying that Fulcrum Guide.
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I just found this and it helps explain buoyancy values:
www.greatoutdoorprovision.com
By these calculations, at my weight of 155# I need 7.75# of floatation. At 7.5# foam buoyancy for my Mustang Khimera vest, I guess it'll just barely keep me afloat! I had better be careful, or maybe self-inflate for windy or "wavy" conditions as Glenn suggests in his recent post.
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By these calculations, at my weight of 155# I need 7.75# of floatation. At 7.5# foam buoyancy for my Mustang Khimera vest, I guess it'll just barely keep me afloat! I had better be careful, or maybe self-inflate for windy or "wavy" conditions as Glenn suggests in his recent post.
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