During a flight-attendant safety talk, I noticed that the plane’s inflatable life jackets are manual only. That is, a passenger needs pull a cord to inflate one. Yet most passengers have no training ...

We researched the best life jackets and consulted two water safety experts to find the safest, most comfortable options for ...

Our test lineup includes three different styles of life jackets: inflatable belts, inflatable vests, and foam vests. Each style has different pros and cons and might be more or less suitable for you ...

Life jackets are the single most important piece of safety gear on any boat for one simple reason — they save lives. The catch? They only work if you wear them, which is why the old saying still holds ...