Shop premium PFDs & life jackets trusted by guides on the French Broad River. Safe, lightweight, and river-ready for paddling & fly-fishing adventures.

Safety meets comfort on the water with our collection of PFDs and life jackets built for paddlers, anglers, and river lovers. At Headwaters Outfitters, we only stock performance-driven flotation gear that our guides wear every day on the French Broad River.

Discover Astral Designs, NRS, and other trusted brands known for innovation, durability, and fit. Each PFD is designed to move with you—whether you’re casting from a drift boat, tubing down the river, or tackling whitewater on the headwaters. Breathable materials, secure closures, and thoughtful pocket layouts make these life jackets as functional as they are safe.

Tested in Western North Carolina and built for those who live by the water, our PFDs help you paddle farther, fish longer, and float with confidence all season long.