No matter how good a swimmer you are, there are going to be times you’ll need to wear a life jacket. In fact, you probably need one more often than you think. These life-saving devices aren’t just for ...

The list of gear to remember for a day on the water is seemingly endless. While all the fancy new electronics and accessories are fun additions to any watercraft, everyone needs one critical accessory ...

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Most dogs have some level of skill in the water, but they can only swim for so long. The best dog life jackets provide your pup with support and safety in the water, while being comfortable enough to ...

Stay safe on the water with one of the best life jackets. Also known as a personal flotation device or PFD, a life jacket stands as the cornerstone of aquatic preparedness. In fact, in some U.S.

The free loaner life jacket program run by Corvallis Parks & Recreation has a slogan: “Life looks good on you.” Offered at Osborn Aquatic Center and near two popular Willamette River access points in ...

Having a life jacket or other flotation device on hand is wise, but if that’s not an option, you’ve got to make do with what you have: your pants. If you ever find yourself near large bodies of water, ...

Which do you think would be easier to throw to someone who's drowning, a big ol' life preserver or a compact device about the size of a pop can? If you went with the latter – and if you spend a lot of ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There's a push underway to add throwable life rings or preservers along Chicago's lakefront following multiple water rescues and a drowning in Lake Michigan over the weekend. While ...

Recently I was pulled over by the state police. Funny thing, I was in a canoe at the time. I wasn't wearing my life jacket, but I pulled it out of the canoe to show the officer that I had one with me.