Top 11 Women’s Life Vests in 2022

This womens life vest works well for under 5’11’’ bodies. There’s ample space for arms, giving good freedom of movement to paddle. It’s also pretty good for water skiing and wakeboarding. It’s pretty true to size too.

The neoprene is a snug fit which along with a strong zipper and two adjustable quick-release belts fits tightly and stays in place.

Coast guard approved as well as one of the most stylish life jackets for women on the market, there is no need to compromise on safety or style with the O’Brien Impulse Neo. The O’Brien Impulse Neo womens life vest design has large arm holes which keep you cool whilst wearing it.

They also provide good maneuverability and prevent any underarm chafing. The life jacket also has many hinge points and D-rings on both the front and back.

Made from high quality materials and comfortable, this womens life vest is affordable with an excellent price to quality ratio. This womens life vest from O’brien is also popular for pregnant women thanks to the stretch of the neoprene, just ensure you take a few sizes up for a snug fit.

The AirHead Trend is an affordable womens life vest and is an excellent all-round life jacket for taller women. This life jacket is most suitable for boating and other watersports activities.

The US Coast Guard approved this all-round womens life vest that is comfortable and supportive. The 4 straps around the torso and waist make this a very secure fit and limit life jacket movement when wearing it. It has large arm holes as well as a deep V front which makes it easy to move in.

It is lined with neoprene which adds to the comfort of the life jacket. This neoprene layer also makes it quick at drying and lightweight, keeping you cool whilst enjoying water sports activities. It’s quick drying also makes it ideal for snorkelling and weaker swimmers.

Although it is not specifically designed for women body shapes this life jacket has amazing reviews and is an excellent, budget-friendly choice for women.

Another women’s life vest from O’Brien, the O’Brien Women’s V-back also has large arm holes, excellent for maneuverability.

The BioLite construction used for this life jacket makes it especially lightweight and comfortable. The BioLite increases the breathability of this women’s life vest making it fast-drying and keeps you cool. With good stretch this life jacket is comfortable. The added two adjustable quick-release belts fit tightly and keep the life jacket in place.

Designed for a tight fit, this life jacket has good support maintaining comfort through the extra stretch in the materials used to construct the life jacket. The segmented parts of the life jacket provide excellent movement and maneuverability. Snug and comfortable, this life jacket is perfect for watersports enthusiasts who want to stay safe on the water without having a big bulky life jacket.

This advanced paddling women’s life vest is durable, lightweight and comfortable. It’s good for larger chested paddlers. The mesh back and sides provide good airflow keeping you cool on the water.

Stohlquist are leaders in the PFD (Personal Flotation Device) market with over 40 years experience, making life jackets for all water sports. Their Women’s Flo life jacket has been manufactured to ensure comfort and breathability and is ideal for recreational paddling activities.

The Flo women’s life vest also has comfortable built-in cups which ensure good support. The adjustable cross cinch strap also helps ensure a good fit and prevents the life jacket from riding up.

With a large zip pocket you can carry small personal items easily and the materials used to construct this women’s life vest ensures comfort and breathability. The life jacket also has a neoprene waist band which keeps the life jacket in place. Made with comfort in mind you will hardly notice you are wearing this life jacket!

For jet skiing and wakeboarding, this life vest for women offers a minimalist form functionality. It’s a good vest for women with smaller bust sizes and thinner frames.

This womens life vest, while it’s described as being suitable for a variety of body types, is a good option for women with sportier frames. It’s in fact a life jacket that is more performance oriented, with minimalist properties and maximum mobility.

It’s the large armholes that allow for a wide range of motion needed for, especially, doing tricks behind a boat on a wakeboard. As far as Coast Guard approved life jackets go for water sports, this one is pretty good as long as you order a size larger than normal.

The ONYX movement is ideally suited for any outdoor activities you get up to. The life vest comes with mesh at the back in case you have high back seats, which can cause discomfort. As an added safety measure, the jacket uses SOLAS grade reflective material. This makes you stand out while you are in the water. The coat has expandable zipper pockets to store your stuff.

With this life jacket, your safety is guaranteed. All precaution has been taken to provide you with the best vest. The whistle can be used to alert people of any emergency that may occur. You can adjust the life jacket to fit you perfectly.

Moreover, the jacket also comes with neoprene comfort pads. The material used in making this jacket is heavy-duty. However, it is still lightweight, allowing your body to move quickly.

The women’s version of the classic Astral V Eight, this life jacket is comfortable, warm and safe. With pre-shaped foam this womens life vest is comfortable and provides good support.

This life jacket is excellent at keeping you warm and cool, just at the right balance whilst paddling and kayaking. With a high mesh back and made using a light construction this women’s life vest is an excellent combination of ergonomic design paired with airflow technology.

Along with the high mesh back the Astral V Eight also has mesh sides and a comfortable polyester mesh lining which keeps you cool and allows sweat to travel away from your body.

The pre-shaped foam makes the bust area particularly comfortable and the front entry makes it easy to put on and take off. Continuously ranking high for comfort this women’s life vest is a great choice, ensuring comfort and keeping you cool.

The NRS Zoya women’s life vest is specifically designed for touring and sea kayaking. Good value and comfortable.

This life jacket is tight fitting and easy to move in. The high back flotation as well as the pliable foam on the chest make this life jacket comfortable to wear and form fitting, ideal for women.

The six adjustable points on this life jacket allow you to alter the life vest and ensure it fits well at all points of your body. These adjustable points also ensure the life jacket is tight fitting and does not ride up as you are wearing it. Front zipper is easy to get in and out of the life jacket.

The NRS Zoya also has two small zippered pockets at the front of the life jacket, great for storing small personal belongings. This life jacket is form-fitting and affordable and great for recreational use.

Specifically designed for stand-up paddle boarders and kayakers the Stohlquist Cruiser is an excellent womens life vest. The Cruiser has a specific shorter torso and supportive inner cups which make it comfortable and form-fitting.

Half flotation foam on the bottom and half cool mesh above the seat of the back of the life vest and on the side panels help you to stay cool. The shoulders are also lined with neoprene for added comfort and to prevent any chafing. It also has adjustable shoulder and side straps to ensure the best fit with all body types. The wide arm holes also make it comfortable to move in and add to the manoeuvrability.

Form-fitting and comfortable, the Stohlquist Cruiser Women’s life jacket is great for stand up paddling and kayaking, and great for day-long adventures.

The Men’s Phantom from Body Glove is one of the leading wakeboarding and watersports life jackets. Coast Guard approved, comfortable and lightweight, the women’s version of this popular life jacket, the Women’s Phantom, has all the same amazing characteristics.

Low bulk this life jacket is made from top grade Yamamoto neoprene with an interior of PVC flotation blocks. The use of these high grade materials ensures excellent floatability without bulk. The flotation blocks are specifically fitted for women guaranteeing good comfort and fit.

Secured by two quick release belts and zipper, this women’s life vest is comfortable and allows for good maneuverability whilst remaining firmly in place. Large arm holes also improve maneuverability and prevent underarm discomfort. The life jacket also has drain panels allowing it to dry quickly.