Fit
Ultra-lightweight, low-profile design tailored for all-day comfort. The hallmark of every MIT Inflatable PFD.
MIT INFLATABLE RANGE
Lightweight, low-profile, and reliable safety solution
For all those who live beyond land.
Engineered in the Pacific Northwest. Trusted Everywhere.
At Mustang Survival, we pioneered the use of Membrane Inflatable Technology (MIT), making our inflatable life jacket collection lighter, more flexible, and lower profile. This innovation improved comfort and fit while providing reliable protection when fishing, sailing, paddling, and boating.
Trusted by over 600,000 users, the MIT Inflatable PFD range offers manual, automatic, and convertible PFD inflation options. With added buoyancy and simple re-arm and repack solutions, MIT PFDs keep you safe, comfortable, and confident on the water.
FIT. FORM. FUNCTION.
Fit
Ultra-lightweight, low-profile design tailored for all-day comfort. The hallmark of every MIT Inflatable PFD.
Form
Easy to don and doff so you’re ready in seconds, with simple re-arm and repack that make it a dependable inflatable boating safety device.
Function
Convertible PFD models (MIT 100 & 150) switch between automatic and manual inflation; MIT 70 is available in manual or automatic modes.
MIT 100 Convertible PFD
When inflated, the MIT 100 provides 28 lbs of buoyancy—1.5x more buoyancy than regular foam PFDs—and will turn most wearers face up. The updated MIT 100 is built using convertible inflation technology, so users can switch between manual & automatic inflation modes as needed.
Intended Use: Coastal & Inshore excursions, fishing, paddling, sailing, boating.
MIT 70 AUTO / MANUAL PFD
The smallest inflatable PFD of its kind approved in North America, the MIT 70 PFD is a harmonized Level 70 life jacket built to the latest USCG and Transport Canada PFD safety ratings standards. Available in both manual and automatic models, it delivers 15.7 lbs of buoyancy when inflated.
Intended Use: Inshore excursions, paddle boarding, kayak angling, boating.
TESTED AND REVIEWED BY
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Thomas Allen about the
MIT 100 Manual
“Comfort and ease of use are two important features for me with this style of PFD. It can be put on and taken off quickly, and most importantly it’s reliable [...] Plus, it really is easy to repack if deployed.” -
About the
MIT 100 Automatic
“It may be minimalist in design, but the MIT 100 Automatic Inflatable PFD by Mustang Survival packs serious performance in its sleek package.” -
April Thompson about the
MIT 100 Manual
“With a comfortable design that rests on around the shoulders and upper back with large arm cutouts, this PFD won’t get in your way when you’re on the water.” -
David Schmidt about the
MIT 100 Automatic
While the MIT 100 doesn’t have a tether hardpoint, its lower price point could make it a good choice for inshore cruising or blue-sky day sailing. -
Alison Hodgins about the
MIT 100 Convertible
"My partner and I were stoked to use the MIT[...] 100 this summer. The thin, front-entry PFD sits flush against your chest without restricting movement while paddling."
'On My Dock' with Randy Vance
In this video, Boating Magazine’s Randy Vance takes a closer look at the innovative technology behind our MIT inflatable PFDs Range, trusted by boaters for reliable protection and all-day comfort.