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World-renowned mobility meets premium storage. Bowen™ combines the most premium fit and storage in the industry with a lightweight, simplified design ready to take on anything from whitewater to salt water.

FOAM TECTONICS™

Allows the life jacket to twist and turn with the movements of the upper body, while securely staying in place around the torso.

CLAMSHELL POCKET™

Large, front opening pocket with multiple internal compartments for more visible and organized storage.

LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE

Designed with the lightest and strongest materials to maximize performance.

VISIBILITY

Reflective accents and strobe light attachment.

MAX STORAGE

Phone and VHF radio-ready storage within Clamshell Pocket™ and on shoulder strap-mounted lashtab. Two side pockets for additional storage capacity.

TORSO FIT ADJUSTMENT™

Customize your life jacket's fit without straps near or around your face.

SIDE ENTRY

Buckled side entry for easy entry and exit.

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Technical Details

Intended Use : Touring, Sea, Whitewater, Fishing
Entry : Side buckle
Foam Insert : PVC-free Gaia® foam // Polyethylene foam
Shell Fabric : 420 x 220 denier nylon ripstop
Liner Fabric : 200 denier high tenacity nylon
Webbing : Polypro
Zipper : YKK® auto-locking Vislon®
Hardware : Heavy duty acetal adjustment hardware
Weight : 1.7lbs / 27.2 oz / 771 g
Sizing : S/M = 31 - 37”, M/L = 38 - 44”, L/XL = 45 - 51”
Design Buoyancy : 16.5 lbs
Approval Type : USCG Type III

Warranty

All Astral products are guaranteed under warranty to the original purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship for the reasonable lifespan of the product. If you believe that your Astral product has a manufacturing defect, discontinue use immediately and fill out the Warranty Form. For more information, visit the warranty policy page.

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Size Guide

PFD sizing:

Measure the widest part of your chest.

XS (Layla only) = 27"-31”
S/M = 31"-37”
M/L = 38"-44”
L/XL = 45"-51”

Otter(youth) sizing: 

fits 50-90 lbs.

Airbelt sizing:

Universal - Chest 31-50 inches / 76cm-132cm

Birddog Sizing: 
Size Weight Girth Length Suggested Breeds
XS 5-15 LBS 13"-19" 9" Chihuahua, Pekingese
S 15-25 LBS 17"-25" 12" Pug, Pomeranian
M 25-45 LBS 21"-31" 14.5" Border Collie
L 45-75 LBS 26"-35" 17" Labrador Retriever
XL 75+ LBS 30"-39" 18.5" Great Dane, Mastiff
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World-renowned mobility meets premium storage. Bowen™ combines the most premium fit and storage in the industry with a lightweight, simplified design ready to take on anything from whitewater to salt water.

FOAM TECTONICS™

Allows the life jacket to twist and turn with the movements of the upper body, while securely staying in place around the torso.

CLAMSHELL POCKET™

Large, front opening pocket with multiple internal compartments for more visible and organized storage.

LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE

Designed with the lightest and strongest materials to maximize performance.

VISIBILITY

Reflective accents and strobe light attachment.

MAX STORAGE

Phone and VHF radio-ready storage within Clamshell Pocket™ and on shoulder strap-mounted lashtab. Two side pockets for additional storage capacity.

TORSO FIT ADJUSTMENT™

Customize your life jacket's fit without straps near or around your face.

SIDE ENTRY

Buckled side entry for easy entry and exit.

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