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Bass Pro Shops® Auto Inflatable Vest

Bass Pro Shops® Auto Inflatable Vest

A Bass Pro Exclusive! Feel confident on the water with the safety and comfort you get from the Bass Pro Shops® Auto Inflatable Vest. This one-size-fits-most vest delivers 22-1/2 lbs. of buoyancy when fully inflated. Durable nylon shell is abrasion resistant for excellent durability. Its thin profile and light weight contribute to comfort and excellent range of motion. The 24 gram mechanism activates when immersed in water. Fits adults over 90 lbs. with chest sizes of 30'' - 52''. Made in USA. Features: Comfortable vest inflates automatically when immersed in water One-size-fits-most vest - thin profile and light weight 22-1/2 lbs. of buoyancy when fully inflated Durable, abrasion resistant nylon shell 24-gram mechanism Fits adults over 90 lbs. with chest sizes of 30'' - 52'' Manufacturer model #: 1431. This vest uses Sospenders® Inflatable PFD Vest Rearming Kit - Model 0954 which is sold separately and can be found through keyword search ''Rearming Kit Model 0954''.

Average Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
6 of 6 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Questions & Answers: 8 Questions |  6 Answers

Customer Reviews for Bass Pro Shops® Auto Inflatable Vest

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
OK PURCHASE, July 29, 2009
By GMHUNT from Bessemer, AL

Advantages: Value for money
Disadvantages: can't get a rearming kit through bps

"LIKE THE VEST PRETTY WELL FOR THE PRICE. THE ONLY REASON IT DOESN'T GET A HIGHER SCORE IS BECAUSE BPS SHOWS A RE-ARMING KIT IN THE AD WHERE YOU BUY THE JACKET, BUT I HAVE YET TO FND A REARMING KIT AT A BPS STORE OR ON THE BPS WEBSITE! WHY SELL A VEST IF YOU AREN'T GOING TO OFFER THE REARMING KIT IN STORE? WHAT A BUMMER, YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE DEALER WEBSITE TO FIND IT AND IT COST A FORTUNE AFTER YOU ADD SHIPPING!"

What is your favorite type of fishing?: Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?: 5+
Do you own a boat?: Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?: Yes
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Review 2 for Bass Pro Shops® Auto Inflatable Vest

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Nice insurance policy, more compact, June 10, 2009
By CaptQ

Advantages: Ease of use, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money, more compact than 35# boyancy models, cheaper recharge cartridges
Disadvantages: no window for easy charge status, neck may annoy some wearers

"My wife and I tried on this PFD and a 35# Mustang in person at Bass Pro. If you want the smallest one you can find, this is probably it. Because it offers 22.5# of boyancy (way more than a normal life jacket anyway) instead of #35, the air chambers are shorter; so overall, this vest is slightly more compact. That also means the recharging kits are a little cheaper. However, the folded collar stood up about an inch taller on the back of your neck on this model, and it doesn't have the neoprene edge for comfort like some others. So if possible, it might be a good idea to try it on."

What is your favorite type of fishing?: Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?: 2
Do you own a boat?: Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?: Yes
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Review 3 for Bass Pro Shops® Auto Inflatable Vest

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
questionable quality, June 1, 2009
By bubba1109 from VA

Advantages: Value for money
Disadvantages: made in china

"Vest seems okay. Not made in USA as advertised."

What is your favorite type of fishing?: Freshwater
Do you own a boat?: Yes
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Review 4 for Bass Pro Shops® Auto Inflatable Vest

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
good price, good value, May 19, 2009
By Retiredguy5 from Colorado

Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design, Value for money

"Bought these jackets on sale for $89.94 and got another $20 off for trading in old jackets. These jackets are well made and fit well so I can where it all day. Inflation mechanism appears to be reliable and well designed. Hope I never need it but feel safe with it."

What is your favorite type of fishing?: Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?: Less than 1
Do you own a boat?: Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?: No
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Review 5 for Bass Pro Shops® Auto Inflatable Vest

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
worth the money, May 13, 2009
By turtle2216

Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money

"good price, very comfortable dont even know its on"

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Review 6 for Bass Pro Shops® Auto Inflatable Vest

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Good solid product, March 5, 2009
By Anonymous from Lodi, Ca

"Purchased this on sale for 79.95. This is my first inflatable. Appears to be made well, feels like a basic plain jane vest. Fit is good and I would wear it all the time, not just while moving. Have not inflated it."

What is your favorite type of fishing?: Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?: 2
Do you own a boat?: Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?: Yes
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