Astral Designs - Indus

Built for big water that demands more from your life jacket than standard flotation can deliver.

The Astral Indus is a high-float whitewater PFD engineered for paddlers pushing into serious volume and powerful flows. With 22 lbs of buoyancy, it delivers 33% more flotation than Astral's own GreenJacket, and it achieves that without sacrificing the freedom of movement that aggressive whitewater paddling requires. The FoamTectonics two-panel architecture distributes foam strategically to keep the jacket low-profile and mobile, not just thick and buoyant.

The integrated quick-release rescue harness and reinforced shoulder straps rated to 1,100 lbs of strength make this a legitimate swiftwater rescue tool, not just a recreational PFD. Torso fit adjustment lets you dial in the fit without straps crossing near your face, and the back foam panel adds meaningful impact protection on rocky drops and hydraulics. Note that swiftwater rescue training is required before using the rescue harness system.

The 500 denier Cordura nylon shell is built to absorb punishment, and the stainless steel and heavy duty acetal hardware hold up in the kind of conditions where lesser gear fails. For Canadian paddlers exploring high-volume rivers, this is a big water kayaking PFD that meets the moment.

• Approval: USCG Type V
• Designed buoyancy: 22 lbs
• Entry: Pullover
• Foam insert: PVC-free Gaia foam and recyclable polyethylene foam
• Shell: 500 denier Cordura nylon canvas
• Rescue harness: Quick-release, rated to 1,100 lbs shoulder strength
• Hardware: Heavy duty acetal and stainless steel
• Weight: 1,365 g / 48 oz
• Sizing by chest measurement: S/M 31-37", M/L 38-44", L/XL 45-51"