Here are my top picks. First I selected life jackets of different styles to test that are all U.S. Coast Guard approved. With the help of friends and family, I tested them on rivers, lakes, inshore, ...

Every vessel is required to have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket for everyone on ... or other rescuer can quickly ...

Enjoy a family day out at the beach safely by making sure your kids top their wetsuits with a proper fitting life jacket or buoyancy aid. The devices are ideal for water based activities with kids’ ...

More often than not, my rain jacket sits unused at the bottom of my pack, but when I need to pull it out, it’s a real lifesaver. Soaking through a puffer or base layer can send even the most hardened ...

Why Should I Buy an Inflatable Boat? An inflatable boat is a handy tool for any outdoor enthusiast to have. When not in use, it can be stored much more easily than a solid dinghy or a larger vessel.

A dog life jacket is essential to your pup’s safety whether they’re a fish in the water or a novice paddler. Even the strongest swimmer sometimes needs a life vest, depending on the strength ...

Record warm summer nationally and in western Massachusetts In Massachusetts, children under the age of 12 must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while on a boat that is underway.

Hundreds of dangerous life jackets destined to be worn by migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats have been seized, according to the National Crime Agency (NCA). Criminal gangs had ...

Drying rack: Air-drying (at least most of the way) your jacket will help extend its life. You can pop it onto a clothes-drying rack if you have one. If you don’t, setting your coat over the back ...

He has worked with insurance and financial services companies, such as AFLAC, Allstate, Confederation Life, Farm Bureau, SunLife, and others. His editorial clients include the Atlanta Business ...

The payment will either be returned or credited toward the first premium once approved. If you have pre-existing conditions, you may find it difficult, but not impossible, to purchase life insurance.

Amy Danise is the managing editor for the insurance section at Forbes Advisor, which encompasses auto, home, renters, life, pet, travel, health and small business insurance. She is a highly ...