NRS Odyssey Buoyancy Aid (2025)

Sea Kayaking Buoyancy Aids

The NRS Odyssey PFD is the ultimate buoyancy aid for sea kayaking and touring, loaded with features to ensure your safety on open waters.

The paddler-friendly cut and full back panel provide comfort across various kayak seats, while the Cool Flow System enhances ventilation. These essential features allow for unrestricted movement, keeping you comfortable during those long adventures on the water.

When it comes to storage, the NRS Odyssey Buoyancy excels. It includes two large zip pockets for all your essentials and two smaller dual-zip pockets specifically designed for VHF radios.

Additionally, there are three attachment tabs and numerous D-rings for securing accessories like a safety knife, whistle, or lights. The 3M® reflective patches on the upper back improve visibility in low-light situations and also serve as attachment loops.

Features

• NRS Orbit Fit System
  Enhances overall comfort, increases range of motion and eliminates the desire to over-tighten
  Multiple layers of lightweight closed-cell foam cut to precise specifications to create a unique, flexible, pre-curved shape that effortlessly
• Pockets
  Multiple storage options include two large zippered pockets and two small, dual-entry expandable pockets sized for a radio or GPS.
  An additional non-closing external pocket sleeve is perfect for a folding knife, or attach a fixed blade knife to the hidden lash tab.
  
• Attachment Points
  Ten attachment points allow essential accessories, including knife, lights and strobe kept close at hand
• Front Zip Entry
  YKK® zipper entry plus adjustments on shoulders, side and waist secure the life jacket and provide a custom fit.
• Graded Sizing
  Takes into account the appropriate amount of flotation needed for individual body types resulting in a better-fitting, more comfortable life jacket for all.
• Front/Back Flotation
  Equal distribution of the flotation between the front and the back creates the optimal slim-fit, medium-profile jacket.
• High Visibility
  Features 3M® reflective accents, shoulder strap keepers, and four attachment points on front and back for knife, lights, strobes, etc.
• Anti Slip Waistband
  Silicone-coated inner waistband helps hold the PFD in place when swimming.
• Materials
  Sustainable construction combines a recycled ripstop nylon shell with a recycled nylon inner that protects PVC-free Ethafoam shims.
• Certification
  Certified in accordance with EN ISO 12402-5.