Because I'm a terrible swimmer, but am really eager to go kayaking on my lake this summer, I think having a good quality life vest will make me feel more confident. What brands do you recommend that are comfy and can be worn for a long time?
Great question, I'm in a similar boat! (pun intended) I'm going to start fly fishing from a paddleboard this year and I've never been one to wear a life jacket unless I'm in whitewater or alone. In those cases its one of the typical universal orange life jackets you might see on a ferry or cruise ship.
I've been thinking about getting something like this Bluestorm Kinetic fishing vest. I love/hate the hi-vis part but since I'll be on the Potomac River being able to be seen from a few hundred yards away out-weights the fish seeing me.
Where can you buy one of these? Lotz Outdoors of Course!