First Watch AB-1100 Flotation Bomber Jacket - Black - XL

The First Watch AB-1100 Flotation Bomber Jacket in black (XL) is a professional-grade marine safety garment engineered for rescue personnel, commercial fishermen, and serious recreational boaters who need active flotation combined with thermal protection. This jacket delivers dual-purpose performance: it keeps you warm in harsh offshore conditions while providing USCG-approved flotation to keep you above water in an emergency. The shorter bomber profile resists snagging on deck hardware and gear, a critical design advantage when working on moving vessels.

Built for salt-water environments and demanding deck work, the AB-1100 uses rugged, corrosion-resistant construction to withstand repeated exposure to marine conditions. The XL sizing accommodates layering underneath for cold-water operations, while the jacket's weight of 3.85 pounds keeps it manageable during active rescue or recovery scenarios. The flotation system is integrated into the jacket itself—not a separate inflatable—meaning it's always ready and requires no deployment or activation. This passive flotation approach eliminates failure points and makes the jacket reliable in chaos.

First Watch AB-1100 flotation jackets are standard issue for coast guard auxiliaries, commercial fishing operations, and marine rescue teams. Weekend anglers working offshore, deck crew on charter boats, and anyone who spends extended time over water in variable conditions will find the balance between protection and mobility critical to staying safe. The jacket's compact profile is particularly valued by operators who need to move freely in tight spaces—a fishing vessel's wheelhouse, a rescue boat's gunwale, or confined engine room work.