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Kokatat Bahia Tour PFD

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    Kokatat Bahia Tour PFD

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    Offering extra comfort in boats with tall seat backrests, the Kokatat Bahia Tour PFD minimizes bulkiness and maximizes airflow.

    • Gaia™ PVC-free foam is soft, flexible and won't break down in a wet environment
    • A great PFD for recreational kayakers, the variable thickness foam back with mesh panel eliminates discomfort and ride-up from tall seat backs
    • Durable 210-denier nylon oxford shell offers lasting comfort and performance
    • Adjustable shoulders with neoprene padding and a durable, nonslip surface sit comfortably across your shoulders
    • Side and lower back panels dial in a secure fit using 2 strap adjustments per side and a buckle waist closure
    • Large armholes and mesh panels allow unrestricted movement and airflow
    • Front-mounted, 4-way lash tab and 2 stretch-mesh zippered pockets stow accessories for easy, quick access
    • Bahia Tour also offers a water-resistant pocket for electronics, a fishing license window and a separate sleeve designed for pliers
    • Reflective tape on the front and rear of the jacket improves visibility in low light

      PFD Sizing:
    • Small/medium: fits chest - 36-42 inches / bouyancy 16 lbs. 8 oz.
    • Large/X large: fits chest - 42-50 inches / bouyancy 17 lbs.
    • XX large: fits chest - 50-58 inches / bouyancy 17 lbs.

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    Kokatat Bahia Tour PFD Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Paddling
    (Small, medium) 16 lbs. 8 oz. / (large, X large) 17 lbs. / (XX large) 17 lbs.
    Type III
    Nylon oxford/PVC-free foam
    Yes
    Yes
    Unisex
    Flotation
    USCG Classification
    Material(s)
    Fishing features
    Lash tab
    Gender

    Kokatat Bahia Tour PFD Customer Reviews

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    Kokatat Bahia Tour PFD
     
    4.0

    (based on 5 reviews)

    80%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • High quality (3)
    • Lightweight (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Kayak / canoe / rafting (3)
        • Fit:

        • Feels too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          100% 

          (3 reviews)

          Feels too big

           
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (4)

      Reviewed by 5 customers

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      May

      2

      2013

       
      4.0

      Good

      By Rocky PDX

      from Portland, OR

      About Me Intermediate

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      Pros

      • Adjustable
      • Comfortable
      • Good Ventilation
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Kokatat Bahia Tour PFD:

          It makes you float in water. It's good.

          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jun

          29

          2012

          (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          2.0

          Probably more than you want on a pfd

          By mndoc

          from Minneapolis, MN

          About Me Love to paddle

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          Site Member

          Pros

          • High Quality

          Cons

          • Pocket for license
          • Pockets make it bulky

          Best Uses

          • Can't think of one

          Comments about Kokatat Bahia Tour PFD:

          I tried this on in the store standing up, then sitting in a kayak. All of the pockets make it bulky and busy in the front. A pocket for a fishing license that flops around? In 40 years of fishing I've never been asked for a license. It stays out of the way in the tackle box, not on the front of my pfd. I bought the Bahia instead. If this model had two pockets but not the floppy center one, I would have bought that design.

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Apr

          20

          2012

           
          4.0

          Preforms as expected

          By rleeq

          from Southeast USA

          About Me Athletic, High-end shopper, Practical

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Attractive Design
          • Good Fit
          • High Quality

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Kayak canoe rafting

            Comments about Kokatat Bahia Tour PFD:

            I bought this PFD for kayaking. I have used it only a couple times so I can't speak to longevity. It has the features I was looking for: adjustability, lash tabs front and back, reflective strips and good sized storage pockets.
            The only issue is it feels a bit bulky, but I'm not accustomed to wearing PFD.

            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Mar

            30

            2012

             
            5.0

            Very good PFD

            By Lance the paddler

            from Sidney, MI

            About Me Athletic, Comfort-oriented

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            Pros

            • Good Fit
            • High Quality
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Kayaking
              • Paddling

              Comments about Kokatat Bahia Tour PFD:

              Wife kept trying different sizes of the Msfit and was not happy. Me & my wife both like the fit of this one.

              • Fit:
              • Feels true to size
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Apr

              5

              2010

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Great Buy

              By Zman77

              from Manitowoc, WI

              About Me Advanced

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              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Good Ventilation
              • Highly Adjustable
              • Lightweight
              • Versatile

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Boating
                • Canoeing
                • Kayaking
                • Paddling

                Comments about Kokatat Bahia Tour PFD:

                Bought this vest after years of borrowing friends. Turned out to be one of the best REI purchases ever! Extremely happy with the product and its versatility. The front pockets, reflectivity, and fit are awesome.

                Service and delivery comments:

                I took a chance and bought this item online because the store I visited had little selection and the salesperson seemed uninterested and uneducated on the product. REI can thank this purchase on the 100% satisfaction guarantee.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • Chest Size:
                • Feels true to size

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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