Product Description
The R35 Recycled Rucksack Tow Float from Puffin is a nifty piece of swim kit with a dual purpose. It’s a functional and comfortable rucksack designed to carry your gear whilst walking or running to swim, and when it’s time to swim it easily changes into a Hi-Vis drybag tow float for added swim safety. Simply detach the rucksack straps and attach the waist strap and away you go.
The R35 Rucksack tow float has great functional and safety features including; a safety whistle integrated into the buckle, and reflectors on the front rucksack straps and on the rear of the bag for added visibility whilst walking in low light conditions. When in swim mode the reflective puffin logo will be visible on the top of the float for extra safety too.
For comfort, it has padded rucksack straps that actually rest on your shoulders, and
the two inflation valves are low profile and designed so that they do not rest on the wearer’s torso.
The R35 is made with recycled plastic for sustainability.
Puffin R35 Rucksack Tow Float Features:
- Made with recycled PET plastic for sustainability
- Integrated safety whistle
- Functional & Comfortable Rucksack
- Low-profile inflation valves – designed to avoid friction on the body
- Chest strap for rucksack mode
- Reflective Puffin logo on uppermost side of tow float for added safety whilst swimming
- Reflectors on the back and front of the rucksack for added safety whilst using in rucksack mode
- Can store items whilst swimming
- Designed with Optimised Streamlining for minimal drag
- Durable, Hi-vis, and lightweight
Specification: Capacity: 35L | Buoyancy: 23kg | Max Load Weight: 12kg
The R35 Rucksack Tow Float was created by swim safety experts and swim hiking/running enthusiasts. It’s highly recommended to open water swimmers who are walking or running to their swim spots to carry gear and to those who wish to carry items with them whilst in the water, and of course to swimmers who want to be visible in the water to help keep them safer.
Instructions for use as Drybag Float:
Start with your Rucksack Tow Float deflated.
Unclip the rucksack straps and place them inside the bag.
Place your kit inside the bag and expel excess air.
Place valuables & electronic items in a waterproof bag prior to placing them in the dry bag.
Close the top flat and roll the top down a min 3 times before clipping the buckle together.
Inflate using the valves on each side.
To inflate open the top lid on the valve and blow until fully inflated, close the lid.
Attach the leash to the bottom of the bag via the karabiner clip. Thread the waist belt through the loop on the other end of the leash.
Adjust the belt to fit the waist. Have a great swim.
To deflate pull open the bottom lid on the valve
For use as a Rucksack:
Use deflated.
ensure rucksack straps are clipped on securely.
Place leash and waist strap inside bag.
Can be used by all competent open-water swimmers.
This is not a lifesaving device.
Store in a dry place, keep away from sharp objects. Enjoy your swim.
NB: We recommend placing electronic items inside a waterproof bag, such as the Waterproof phone pouch, before placing them inside the drybag. The Rucksack Tow Float is not a lifesaving device and is designed to be used by competent swimmers. Floats are not designed for continuous immersion.
