[Fishing] Is this really a life jacket!? With the buckle design, you can wear it over your vest

A fishing vest is where you want to pack the tools you actually use, like rigs and small accessories. DAIWA’s “DF-2520” is a neck-type short life jacket that can be paired with a fishing vest. It looks compact, but it also has a clever touch that makes it easy to put on and take off.

A slim life jacket that won’t get in the way of a fishing vest

When heading out fishing, you want to stay as light and mobile as possible. In particular, a fishing vest that stores lures, rigs, scissors, and other gear also needs to offer easy-to-use pockets.

That’s where the compact design of the DF-2520 stands out. It’s a short type worn around the neck, designed with use alongside a fishing vest in mind.

You can wear a life jacket while still making use of your vest’s pockets. Swapping rigs or taking out the small items you need at the fishing spot. Thinking about those everyday motions, this shape makes a lot of sense.

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Click it shut with a buckle instead of tightening the belt every time!

What looks especially convenient about the DF-2520 is the buckle on the harness that secures the torso. Because it uses a buckle, there’s no need to adjust the belt tightness from scratch every time you put it on or take it off. Once you set it to your preferred length, you can simply use the buckle from then on. Arrive at the fishing spot, put on your vest, and strap on your life jacket. Cutting out those small hassles during prep is a welcome bonus.

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Pull the yellow tab and it puffs up

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This is a manually inflatable life jacket, with the gas bladder stored inside the compact neck unit. In an emergency, you pull the yellow tab to inflate it. Unlike automatic types that inflate just by touching water, this one requires you to operate the tab yourself if you fall in.

It is TYPE-G, approved by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and carries the Sakura mark indicating approval. It can be worn compactly day to day and inflated when needed. It’s a DAIWA-style design made with use alongside a fishing vest in mind.

New colors added, so you can enjoy pairing it with your fishing vest too

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There are two colors: black and gray. Brown is also scheduled to be added soon. Black has a calm impression and should match a variety of fishing wear. Gray, on the other hand, features a slightly brighter color scheme. Choosing one to match your fishing vest might be a nice touch of style.

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The outer fabric is 100% nylon. It comes in one free size and fits waists up to 120 cm. When it comes to life jackets, it’s easy to focus only on their function as gear, but comfort and ease of movement when paired with a fishing vest are also important. A short type that sits at the neck, plus a buckle for easy on and off. The appeal of this model is that you can wear it while making use of your favorite fishing vest. It’s a great item that lets you fully enjoy your time at the fishing spot with your usual gear.

Product name / DF-2520 Short Life Jacket (manual inflatable neck type)
Price / 24,750 yen
Color / Black, gray, brown (planned to be added soon)
Size / Free (fits waists up to 120 cm)
Inflation method / Manual inflatable
Outer fabric / 100% nylon
Gas bladder material / 100% nylon
Type approval / Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism approved TYPE-G (with Sakura mark)
Specifications / Short neck type, buckle-style torso securing harness

●DAIWA

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