{"product_id":"astral-otter-2-0-youth-life-jacket","title":"Astral Otter 2.0 Youth Life Jacket, 50 to 90 lbs (USCG Type III)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Astral Otter 2.0 is a USCG approved Type III youth life jacket for kids who weigh \u003cstrong\u003e50 to 90 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e. It uses the same kind of soft organic kapok and build details as Astral's adult jackets, so kids are more willing to keep it on all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA big padded grab handle sits high on the back, so you can pull a child out of the water fast. The side adjustments are easy enough for kids to reach on their own, and two zippered pockets hold the small stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKids from 50 to 90 lbs on family boat days, sandbar trips and lake weekends\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYoung paddlers riding in a tandem kayak or on a paddleboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eParents who want a youth jacket built like a real paddling PFD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic kapok flotation:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft natural kapok that conforms to a kid's torso, paired with polyethylene foam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlotection:\u003c\/strong\u003e flotation placed to help protect ribs and organs from impacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrab handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large, padded handle on the top back of the jacket to pull a child out of the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide adjustments:\u003c\/strong\u003e fit adjustments kids can reach without a parent's help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeg strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e two zippered pockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront entry:\u003c\/strong\u003e front buckle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApproval: USCG Type III\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits: youth 50 to 90 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesign buoyancy: 11.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.3 lbs (21 oz \/ 595 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntended use: youth, whitewater, sailing and SUP\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEntry: front buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlotation: organic kapok and polyethylene foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShell: 420 x 220 denier nylon ripstop\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLiner: 200 denier high tenacity nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWebbing: polypro\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eZipper: YKK auto-locking Vislon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHardware: heavy duty acetal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLeg strap: included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColors: Red, Blue, Eggplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFit and sizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Otter 2.0 comes in one youth size that fits kids from \u003cstrong\u003e50 to 90 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Youth jackets are sized by weight, so step on the scale before you order. Kids under 50 lbs need a smaller child or infant jacket, and kids over 90 lbs should move to an adult jacket sized by chest, like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/astral-v-eight-4-0-life-jacket\"\u003eAstral V-Eight 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo check the fit, buckle and zip it, snug the side adjustments and the leg strap, then lift the jacket by the shoulders. It should not slide up over your child's chin or ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUSCG approval, in plain words\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Otter 2.0 is a US Coast Guard approved Type III youth life jacket for kids 50 to 90 lbs. It counts toward the wearable life jacket you are required to carry for each person on board, as long as it fits the child wearing it and is in good shape. Type III jackets are made for calm and inland water where help is close by, like lakes, rivers, sounds and protected bays. They are not designed to turn an unconscious person face up. Read the label inside the jacket and check your state's rules, since many states require kids to wear a life jacket while the boat is underway. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/wakelanders-blog\/uscg-life-jackets-and-epirbs-guide\"\u003eguide to USCG life jackets and EPIRBs\u003c\/a\u003e covers the basics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKids' jackets go by weight, not age. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/wakelanders-blog\/how-to-choose-a-life-jacket\"\u003elife jacket guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers kids' sizing, the shoulder lift test and the federal wear rule for children under 13.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSee it in action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin:1rem 0 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cqc9VtohnRw\" title=\"Astral Otter 2.0 youth life jacket\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRinse with fresh water after salt or brackish water, inside and out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHang to dry in the shade. Long hours in direct sun fade the shell and wear out the flotation faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore it dry and uncompressed. Do not leave it wadded up wet in a hatch or under a cooler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not machine wash or dry it, and keep it away from heat sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLook it over each season. If the shell is torn, the flotation is crushed or a buckle is broken, replace the jacket. Check the fit again each season, since kids grow out of a size fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the grown ups, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/astral-v-eight-4-0-life-jacket\"\u003eAstral V-Eight 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e is our pick for an all day adult jacket. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dometic-sip-bottle-650ml\"\u003eDometic Sip Bottle 650ml\u003c\/a\u003e is a good size for kids to carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips free on orders over $199. Rates for smaller orders show at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astral","offers":[{"title":"Red \/ Youth 50-90lbs","offer_id":67781134614630,"sku":"PFDOTY-345-901","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue \/ Youth 50-90lbs","offer_id":67781134647398,"sku":"O2YBLU","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggplant \/ Youth 50-90lbs","offer_id":67781134680166,"sku":"O2YEGG","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/7932\/6310\/files\/01-otter-2-0-red-front.jpg?v=1792557706","url":"https:\/\/www.wakelanders.com\/products\/astral-otter-2-0-youth-life-jacket","provider":"Wakelanders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}