Bombora is the Life Vest Reimagined
Born to wander, we’re on a mission to create a community of fellow explorers who enjoy leisure and adventure. Bombora PFDs are USCG-approved, lightweight, and stylish, so you can adventure with confidence while expressing your true self on the water. With a simple strap, pull, float model, our PFDs fit like a fanny pack and inflate into a protective life vest. Whether you’re paddleboarding or gearing up for a fishing trip, experience more with less bulk in your way.
How It Works
Strap
Using our PFDs are easy! Bring the belt around your waist so the pack faces front then connect the buckle to secure the belt and pull the strap to tighten.
Pull
Once in the water, pull on the tab to inflate the PFD. Our 16-gram option inflates into a flotation bag and our 24-gram option inflates into a full life jacket for added security.
Float
You’re afloat! When you are ready to reuse your PFD belt, rearming is easy. Simply screw on the new CO2 cartridge on the side of your belt and you’re ready for your next adventure.
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Why Bombora PFDs?
Lightweight and Minimalist
Bombora’s ultra-slim and lightweight Type V and Type III PFDs are perfect for kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, and inland boating and fishing.
U.S. Coast Guard Approved
Bombora’s personal flotation devices are tested and approved to the USCG’s rigorous standards. Our products undergo strength, weathering, salt spray, component function as well as in-water performance testing.
Easy Pull-Cord Inflation
Bombora’s PFD belts have both pull-cord inflation and back up oral inflation. Our inflatable personal flotation devices are non-restrictive and provide a more comfortable and cool fit than bulky, foam life jackets.
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Hear From Our Wanderers
Claire – Light-weight and space-saver.
I love my Bombora PFD! It is so easy to bring with me when I’m out paddleboarding or kayaking. It is so lightweight and allows me to move much easier than a bulky lifejacket. I used to put a lifejacket in my kayak but it would take up so much space. With the PFD belt, I have a lot more room for my cooler and towel.
Bruce – Love this product.
Finally, a PFD that looks super cool, does the job, and stays out of your way when you are on the water.
Sara – Great purchase!
Been looking for PFDs for my husband and I as we have begun kayaking this summer when we found Bombora. So far so good. You hardly know you are wearing it but know you are prepared.
Gabi – Such a fun product!
I love this belt pack – I didn’t know life vests could be so cute and lightweight. It’s perfect for going paddleboarding or out on a boat with friends – doesn’t take up a lot of space and definitely doesn’t get in the way of my tan!
Phil – This is a no-brainer for anyone on the water.
Bought a few of the 24gram models for Paddleboarding and I’m impressed. I agree with everyone who says how well they fit and become something you forget you have on. I have to admit one night my curiosity of wanting to see one inflate got to me, so I jumped in and pulled the cord. Wow. It was really cool and within seconds I was floating with a comfortable life jacket on that more than easily kept me up.
#BomboraBecause
At Bombora our mission is to provide minimalist and safe personal flotation devices that support your active lifestyle. We are committed to providing adventure-approved gear to ensure more freedom on the water with less in your way.
