Small compact inflatble life vests.

[Leaky33]

After reading your comments, and others, I got to thinking. I dug out an old PFD vest and wrapped it around the back rest of my fat cat and tightened the straps. It seemed to provide even better a better back rest and I would assume better flotation to the tube in an emergency. I can't, however vouch for the ease of removal in an emergency.[frown] What do you think? Will this keep the fish cops in Ut. and Idaho off my back? Also, If I happened to hae a blow out, big leak or get dunked in my waders and fins and they fill up with water, will I be able to use the tube, styrafoam, life vest combo to tread water back to shore if I'm in reasonable shape for my "old age"? Take a look at your crystal ball and give me an opinion as to doing this vs, an inflatable vest. I'm strongly leaning to doing this as an alternative to those damned inflatables. [][]
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