Kokatat HustleR Rescue PFD

When the situation on the water turns serious, your PFD needs to do more than keep you afloat.

The Kokatat HustleR is a Type V rescue PFD built for whitewater paddlers, swift water rescue professionals, and anyone who operates in moving water where a tow or tether system is part of the plan. The quick-release chest harness and O-ring are compatible with a wide range of cow tails and tow tethers, and a dedicated sleeve fits Kokatat's River Tow Tether directly. A covered front lash tab keeps a rescue knife accessible and secure. This is a vest designed around how rescue actually works, not just how it looks on a spec sheet.

The outer shell is 500D Cordura, one of the toughest fabrics available for this application, and it's backed by Kokatat's limited lifetime warranty. Inside, two stacked and pre-curved foam panels are sculpted to wrap around the torso, delivering a close, comfortable fit across a range of body types. The pullover design with adjustable shoulders and three side adjustments keeps the vest locked in place when things get dynamic. Gaia PVC-free foam keeps the construction environmentally responsible without compromising on buoyancy.

A large, extra-deep clamshell front pocket with a two-way zipper and internal organisation gives you real storage for the tools and gear you need on the water.

• Shell: 500D Cordura outer
• Foam: Gaia PVC-free, two stacked sculpted pre-curved panels
• Design: Pullover with adjustable shoulders and three side adjustments
• Harness: Quick-release chest harness with O-ring, tether and tow system compatible
• Tow sleeve: Dedicated sleeve for Kokatat River Tow Tether
• Attachment: Breakaway D-ring for cow tail
• Knife attachment: Covered front lash tab
• Pocket: Large extra-deep clamshell with two-way zipper and internal organisation
• Certification: US Coast Guard and ISO (EU) approved Type V rescue PFD
• Buoyancy: 16 lb across all sizes (XS/S, M/L, XL/2X)

Product Care

Rinse after using, hang to dry.