V-Eight 4.0

The new standard in ventilation and comfort. The V-Eight 4.0 uses Astral's patented Airescape technology to cut down on the heat and sweat that usually come with wearing a life jacket, while the Contoured Fit of super-soft Gaia foam is sculpted for mobility and keeps the jacket from riding up. A high mesh back adds even more ventilation and pairs perfectly with high-back kayak seats, and the Easy-Access Pockets—modeled after trail running vests—keep your gear right where you can reach it. Add a bluesign-approved recycled shell, knife storage, and an integrated whistle, and this is the life jacket for paddlers who want it all: modern comfort, fit, performance, and storage.

• Intended use: Rec / Tour / Fishing
• Entry: Front zip
• Foam insert: PVC-free Gaia foam / polyethylene foam
• Shell fabric: bluesign-approved, 300 x 300 denier 100% post-consumer recycled polyester ripstop
• Liner fabric: 200 denier high-tenacity nylon, breathable polyester mesh
• Webbing: Polypro
• Zipper: YKK auto-locking Vislon
• Hardware: Heavy-duty acetal adjustment hardware
• Weight: 1.46 lbs / 22.4 oz / 660g
• Sizing: S/M = 31-37", M/L = 38-44", L/XL = 45-51"
• Design buoyancy: 16 lbs
• Approval type: USCG Type III

• Contour Fit – sculpted and layered foam gives you a customized fit around your torso for maximum comfort and conformity.
• Progressive Sizing – each size isn't just bigger, it's methodically patterned to fit real body dimensions in a paddling posture.
• Nature First – as the industry's only bluesign System Partner for life jackets, Astral has spent 20 years replacing toxic PVC and neoprene with natural alternatives like kapok.