The NRS Vector is a certified game-changer. This enthusiast-minded rescue vest is built around NRS’s revolutionary Orbit Fit System™ which creates a unique, flexible shape that effortlessly conforms to the paddler’s movement. Combined with Every Body Design™, it’s impossibly comfortable and an easy choice for everything from quick backyard excursions to extended multiday missions. PVC-free Ethafoam and recycled ripstop nylon make for a rugged, sustainable construction, and two built-in RECCO® reflectors enhance searchability and give paddlers that extra peace of mind when they’re out there pushing the limits.

Why it should win: With the Vector, NRS has poured all of their PFD-making expertise into creating a truly innovative jacket that serves the needs of pro athletes, enthusiasts, and rescue professionals around the world, and at a price point that can’t be beat.