Here are my top picks. First I selected life jackets of different styles to test that are all U.S. Coast Guard approved. With the help of friends and family, I tested them on rivers, lakes, inshore, ...

And the recycled-polyester shell (which is made from old fishing nets ... found the torso to be too short and thought the pockets could have been bigger (this vest doesn’t zip into its own ...

I find myself often shedding a vest when I set up, and the quick release clips in front allow me to drop it in short order ... hunting and fishing tips, adventure stories, conservation issues ...

That’s where a heated vest comes in. It provides all the warmth you need without the bulk of extra layers, providing better mobility and a more streamlined fit. Whether you're out for a hike or ...

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The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Vest scores top marks across the board for its quality, versatility, and exceptional warmth. We love that it’s stylish enough to wear around town while also ...

It is pricier, though, and has a short warranty. If you’re fishing for small trout in small rivers and streams or panfish on ponds, this ultralight rod will provide the requisite stiffness and ...

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Whether you’re looking to liven up your lunchtime 5k, add heat to your home workouts or overcome a training plateau (or all of the above), strapping on a weighted vest is one of the easiest ways ...

Which reflective safety vests are best? Working outside on construction sites or out on the open road can be dangerous enough, but add being in the dark and not visible to the drivers of passing ...

Fisheries officers are calling for the right to use capsicum spray and wear stab-proof vests after run-ins with ... a trawler suspected of illegal fishing. The accused is before court facing ...