Type III: The Patagonia Fishing PFD Vest is a Type III Coast Guard and Canada DOT approved life jacket built around a fisherman's needs. Non-binding fit with mesh lower back for ventilation and comfort with kayak and sit-on-top seat backs. Compact design creates large armholes for freedom of movement. Two large flapped pockets with piggyback stretch-mesh pockets and two external d-rings accommodate your fly and lure boxes leaders tippets tools etc. Side adjustment points designed to keep loose ends from catching fly lines.