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Choosing and Using a Life Jacket While Boating

By Ericka Watson, About.com

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Belt Pack Life Jackets

Life Jacket - Belt PackPhoto courtesy U.S. Coast Guard

These personal flotation devices are worn like a “fanny pack” around your waist. They inflate automatically upon being immersed in water, or manually by pulling an activation device.

The belt pack life jacket requires you pull the inflated air bladder over your head.

Anglers may prefer belt pack life jackets for ease of movement while fishing.

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