Brand | Onyx |
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Color | Grey |
Age Range (Description) | Unisex |
Material | Nylon, heavy-duty polyester fabric |
Size | One Size |
Special Feature | Inflatable |
Item Weight | 7.2 Ounces |
Closure Type | Buckle |
Strap Type | Adjustable |
Fit Type | Universal |
Lining Description | Mesh |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00043311959360 |
UPC | 043311959360 |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 12.2 x 8.9 x 3.35 inches |
Package Weight | 0.4 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3 x 9 x 12 inches |
Brand Name | Onyx |
Warranty Description | 1 Year manufacturer |
Model Name | M16 |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | ABSOLUTE OUTDOOR - KENT |
Part Number | 130900-701-004-19 |
Model Year | 2019 |
Style | Belt Pack |
Included Components | Belt Pack |
Sport Type | Boating, Fishing |
Fishing Technique | All |

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Onyx M-16 Manual Inflatable Belt Pack, U.S. Coast Guard Approved, Low Profile, Compact Design, Approved for users 16 years and older; and over 80 pounds
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Brand | Onyx |
Color | Grey |
Age Range (Description) | Unisex |
Material | Nylon, heavy-duty polyester fabric |
Size | One Size |
About this item
- U.S. COAST GUARD APPROVED: This USCG-approved inflatable belt pack inflates manually by pulling the inflation handle. Approved for users 16 years or older, and over 80 lbs. The universal size fits up to a 52” waist
- MANUAL INFLATION: The 16 gram CO2 charge provides 17 pounds of buoyancy. This belt pack is equipped with back-up oral inflation to allow the wearer to provide additional buoyancy up to 26.5 pounds
- SAFETY & SECURITY: The inflation handle clips to the life jacket to prevent snag hazards. The adjustable body belt and front buckle closure allows for a secure fit of the vest. Features an attached D-ring for affixing accessories.
- LIGHTWEIGHT, LOW PROFILE: This ultra-sleek inflatable belt pack weighs less than 1 pound, making it ideal for stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, sailing, and recreational boating. It fits comfortably around your waist for unhindered paddling or casting. When not in use it stows conveniently and compactly
- REARMING KIT: Inflatable life jackets can be reused after each inflation. Always read your Owner's Manual for the proper way to initially arm your life jacket, and how to re-arm it after it has been inflated. Use Onyx Rearming Kit #1370 for this product. It is recommended to purchase an extra rearming kit to try out your inflatable life jacket and become familiar with its operation.
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Onyx M-16 Belt Pack
The M-16 inflatable belt pack provides Manual Inflation where the wearer pulls the Inflation handle. Extremely low profile, weighing less than 1 lb. Provides comfort, safety and peace of mind without knowing you have it on, until you may need it. Always read your Owner's Manual for the proper way to initially arm your life jacket with the CO2 cartridge, and how to re-arm it after it's been inflated.
Features of M-16 Belt Pack
- 16 gram CO2 charge provides 17 lbs. of buoyancy
- The oral inflation tube should be used by wearer to provide additional buoyancy up to 26.5 lbs.
- Extremely low profile
- Secure Pull clips to life jacket; allows for quick release when pulled for inflation
- 1" buckle and body belt
- Nylon oxford protective cover
- U.S. Coast Guard approved
- Use Rearm Kit #1370


US Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets
A number of Onyx life jackets meet the new flotation standard of having both U.S. Coast Guard and Transport Canada approvals. This new harmonized standard allows for life jackets to be approved and available in both U.S. and Canada and for water enthusiasts to wear this approved vest in both Canadian and United States waters to be legal and in compliance with the standards.
The best lifejacket is the one you will wear. Always check for either the USCG approval, or dual-approved USCG/TC label inside all Onyx life vests to know you are in compliance..
About ONYX and Absolute Outdoor
Onyx is an outdoor brand under the Absolute Outdoor, Inc. company, located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. Absolute Outdoor is affiliated with Full Throttle, ArcticShield, and Kent Safety Products and specializes in a multi-brand portfolio of outdoor, water sports, and marine products.
Onyx is committed to providing our customers with safe, reliable, and user-friendly products. At all levels of the company, Onyx promotes responsibility and concern for the safety of our customers, employees, and the general public. Safety, quality, and reliability are critical performance measures for all Onyx products.
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Product Description
ONYX UNISEX BELT PACK MANUAL INFLATABLE LIFE JACKET (PFD) Onyx Belt Pack Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (PFD)- inflates by manual activation or oral inflation. Convenient, compact belt pack style allows for total freedom of movement when fishing, flat water paddling, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), sailing, recreational boating and hunting. Provides comfort, safety and peace of mind without knowing you have it on, until you may need it. Zippered pocket for convenient storage of keys, cell phone, license, etc. Relia Pull Guide for predictable inflation and assists in repacking. Reflective piping for increased visibility. Convenient reusable mesh storage/carry bag.
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ASIN | B07HPWN2S4 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,892 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #13 in Life Jackets & Vests |
Date First Available | September 26, 2018 |
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Customers find the life preserver comfortable to wear and appreciate its lightweight design as a great alternative to bulky life jackets. Moreover, the product is easy to use with a manual inflation system, fits snugly around the waist, and offers good value for money. Additionally, they consider it a perfect life preserver that works well. However, the quality receives mixed reviews, with some finding it sturdy while others express disappointment.
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Customers find the life jacket comfortable and convenient to wear, with one customer noting it's particularly suitable for paddling activities.
"...time near the water, this life jacket provides both safety and comfort in a sleek, compact design...." Read more
"It's very comfortable to wear, hardly notice it's there...." Read more
"...the lake and really liked how it fit around the waist and you feel more free to paddle, etc. I tested it out, blew it up manually, tried it on...." Read more
"...These inflatable PFDs are for gentler/mild conditions where you have the option of activating in the case that something happens...." Read more
Customers find the life jacket comfortable and easy to adjust around their waist, taking up little space. One customer mentions it provides ample room for rowing.
"...The fit is adjustable, and it’s suitable for both men and women, making it a great option for families or groups." Read more
"...It inflated in about 5 seconds. With bag inflated it fits quite snug...." Read more
"...Saw this on someone at the lake and really liked how it fit around the waist and you feel more free to paddle, etc...." Read more
"...Made it easier to paddle. The waist size is generous. I have not had the deploy the life vest." Read more
Customers appreciate that the life jacket is lightweight and never feels bulky, making it a great alternative to traditional life jackets.
"...The design is a major selling point. It’s super lightweight and comfortable to wear...." Read more
"...I have no problem paddling with this and it’s light enough that it never feels like it’s bulky and in the way while I paddle board...." Read more
"I love this PFD. It is so lightweight that I forget that I have it on...." Read more
"It's great in that it is slim and compact but I chose this pfd over others because it says it has a small zippered pouch for ID, lip balm, keys,..." Read more
Customers find the life jacket to be worth the price.
"...For that price, I can at least test it out and re-arm it at a cheaper price. The re-arm kit they sell is a little to spendy for one kit." Read more
"Good price, works great" Read more
"outstanding product! just activate one to check how it's working...." Read more
"...If you know how to swim well...this is an absolute value!!" Read more
Customers find the inflatable belt pack to be a great safety alternative, describing it as a perfect life preserver that can save lives, with one customer mentioning it helped during a boating accident.
"...or just spending time near the water, this life jacket provides both safety and comfort in a sleek, compact design...." Read more
"...outrigger and dragon boat and these are must-haves for staying safe on the water. They are a bit less constraining that the over the body type...." Read more
"I don’t like regular PFF when paddle boarding. This is a great alternative for safety’. Read the instructions and learn to use is properly" Read more
"It may help from drowning, but you have a balloon attached to your belly. About all you do is lay there and float...." Read more
Customers find the life jacket easy to use, with clear directions and a simple manual inflation system.
"...The manual inflation system is simple to use and provides quick inflation when needed...." Read more
"...I have gotten it wet plenty of times and it is very easy to unfold and re-fold once dry...." Read more
"...I like that it's not a full vest. Made it easier to paddle. The waist size is generous. I have not had the deploy the life vest." Read more
"At first I gave this a one-star. Setting it up is kind of complicated, and you have no way of knowing whether it will even work when you need it...." Read more
Customers find that the life vest works well, with one customer specifically noting its effectiveness for water sports activities.
"Good price, works great" Read more
"...just activate one to check how it's working. working great even with aftermarket gas cartridges, but I need a new security pin(green one) to..." Read more
"...Totally unrelated: I tested this out, it blew up and worked...." Read more
"works great manual release" Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the quality of the life vest, with some finding it sturdy while others report receiving broken or unusable units.
"I'm looking forward to trying this out, soon. Looks well made, but a couple of things to note. It comes with one CO2 cartridge and one green pin...." Read more
"...good quality but don’t accidentally pull the cord and break the tiny plastic pin because then it’s cooked. Would be nice if it came with others." Read more
"...Overall the quality is good but it could be a little lighter and less expensive." Read more
"...The velcro sleeves that hide the actual vest, seem lower quality than the last pair we bought...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025I recently purchased the Unisex Waist Pack Manual Inflatable Life Jacket, and it has quickly become an essential part of my outdoor gear! Whether I’m kayaking, sailing, or just spending time near the water, this life jacket provides both safety and comfort in a sleek, compact design.
The manual inflation system is simple to use and provides quick inflation when needed. I feel confident knowing that if I ever need to activate it, I can do so easily with the pull of a cord. The inflation time is incredibly fast, and once inflated, the jacket provides excellent buoyancy and support.
The design is a major selling point. It’s super lightweight and comfortable to wear. The waist pack style means it doesn’t restrict movement like traditional life vests, so I can wear it for hours without feeling weighed down. The fit is adjustable, and it’s suitable for both men and women, making it a great option for families or groups.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021It's very comfortable to wear, hardly notice it's there. I put it on and manually unfolded the air bag, put the strap around my neck and blew up the bag using my lungs and the attached inflation tube. It inflated in about 5 seconds. With bag inflated it fits quite snug. I have high confidence it will keep me afloat if I ever need to employ it.
My initial concern before I bought this was if I needed to replace the air cartridge regularly. I have since learned that this is not the case. The air cartridge is screwed into the unit and it is not pierced until it is actually needed to inflate the bag. So really, it should hold its air for years. It is advised to test the bag periodically using the manual inflation tube to check the air bag hasn't been punctured somehow, but this takes just a few minutes to inflate and then deflate and then repack the bag. One final note, I did purchase the "Green Indicator Pins for Inflatable Life Jackets / PFDs" made by LELAND in case I did use the compressed air inflation system and needed to rearm. The PFD uses these green pins when you yank the inflation handle and have to be replaced. I determined it is more cost effective to buy these pins ($8 for 6 pins) and the CO2 cartridge ($2 each) than to buy a single rearm kit for $20.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024This was purchased to try and find something more comfortable and that I would actually wear. I have several full size over the shoulder PFD‘s. But they are no fun in the Florida sun. This is a very nice around the waste PFD. I have no problem paddling with this and it’s light enough that it never feels like it’s bulky and in the way while I paddle board. I have gotten it wet plenty of times and it is very easy to unfold and re-fold once dry. The directions to re-fold are imprinted right inside of the package. The manual inflation “straw” is a nice feature should the cartridge fail to inflate for some reason.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2024This isn't for someone that doesn't know how to swim, as you will need to either manually inflate(tube) or pull tab(CO2) and then put the strap over you head behind your neck.
Bought a couple differenent foam kayay vest, but it still sometimes ride up on you(back part) when in the kayak. They do provide ample room for rowing, which was the main reason I got them.
Saw this on someone at the lake and really liked how it fit around the waist and you feel more free to paddle, etc.
I tested it out, blew it up manually, tried it on. -1 star for it feel line a little tight when fully blown around the chest(where the straps connect to go around your neck). I didn't try the pull-tab inflation, but from watching youtube vids of others testing it out, doesn't seem to blow it up as much as I did when manually blowing it up via the tube, so might be more comfortable that way. Maybe I just filled it up too much??
I also purchased the Green Indicator Pins (6 pack/Leland
Part Number V85006) and CO2 cartridges 3/8 threaded (12 pack) separately. For that price, I can at least test it out and re-arm it at a cheaper price. The re-arm kit they sell is a little to spendy for one kit.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025Good price, works great
- Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024I paddle outrigger and dragon boat and these are must-haves for staying safe on the water. They are a bit less constraining that the over the body type. With that said, if you're going into rough conditions, best to use something more heavy duty.
These inflatable PFDs are for gentler/mild conditions where you have the option of activating in the case that something happens. This inflatable is comfortable and the waist straps are adjustable. There's a cartridge included.
5.0 out of 5 starsI paddle outrigger and dragon boat and these are must-haves for staying safe on the water. They are a bit less constraining that the over the body type. With that said, if you're going into rough conditions, best to use something more heavy duty.Stay safe on the water!
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
These inflatable PFDs are for gentler/mild conditions where you have the option of activating in the case that something happens. This inflatable is comfortable and the waist straps are adjustable. There's a cartridge included.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024I love this PFD. It is so lightweight that I forget that I have it on. When I go paddle boarding I always wear this around my waist where my friends have the bulkier jackets that they attach to their boards. All I have to do is pull the cord when needed.
Side note, when I went through other reviews people were commenting on the cartridge being expired. That is the manufactured date.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024Haven’t had to actually use it but everyone needs one if you are paddle boarder. Great to have on hand for piece of mind. I’ve been recommending it to everyone I know this summer!