On 2011-02-27, riverman wrote:
On Feb 19, 6:59Â*am, chuck wrote:
Is it okay to wear a PFD under a shell layer?

Might be hard to get it on. I'd suggest wearing a shell layer over a
PFD instead. :-)

But in general, if your shell is big enough....why not? But put the
PFD on a little snug...the straps tend to loosen when they soften as
they get wet, and it will be hard to adjust it under the shell if you
go overboard. Hmm, I guess one downside might be that a loose PFD
might want to ride up a bit, and that could lift the shell up into
your face. Personally, I always looked at my PFD as the thing that
'locked down' my shell layers, and even trapped a little air in the
shell to add a bit more buoyancy. But for the most part...I don't see
that there's any inherent disadvantages.

--riverman

The main reason I asked is because of the crazy Michigan weather that
changes from hour to hour and mile by mile as you get inland from the
big lake, and it is easier to peel of an outer layer. Finally, the
local river is thawed out and it's time to get in some paddling and
catch some steelhead out of the kayak.