Self-inflating life jacket works -- a little too well

[AFK2Fish]

Leaving any compressed gas cylinder in a hot area is really not a good idea. Most pressurized tanks have a "burst valve" or a maximum pressure they can withstand before the safety mechanism releases the pressure in the bottle (the small foil part at the end of this type of tank that usually is punctured). If you're going to leave a pressurized tank in a hot place I would suggest that you keep it covered, or in some sort of compartment that will keep the sun off of them. I use a duffel bag with a towel in it for mine and have never had a problem, and then i have a towel to wipe off with if i end up falling in.
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