Onyx M-16 Manual Inflatable Belt Pack, Grey, Adult Universal, USCG Approved

The Onyx M-16 Manual Inflatable Belt Pack is a low-profile inflatable personal flotation device worn around the waist, designed for paddling, fishing, sailing, and recreational boating where a bulky vest gets in the way. Inflation is triggered manually by pulling the inflation handle, which fires a 16 gram CO2 charge to provide 17 pounds of buoyancy. A back-up oral inflation tube lets the wearer add air by mouth for additional buoyancy up to 26.5 pounds, and the belt pack requires secondary donning after inflation (it must be put on and secured around the waist before use, not worn already inflated).

The protective cover is made of durable nylon fabric with heavy-duty polyester fabric and a mesh lining, and the pack carries reflective material on the front and back for visibility. The inflation handle clips to the life jacket itself to prevent snag hazards, and the body belt is adjustable with a front buckle closure for a secure, universal fit. At roughly 7.2 ounces, it is extremely lightweight and stows compactly around the waist for unhindered paddling or casting.

This is a U.S. Coast Guard approved belt pack intended for users 16 years or older and over 80 pounds, with a universal adjustable belt. After inflation, the belt pack can be reused once rearmed; use the Onyx Rearming Kit #1370 to re-arm it following the owner's manual instructions.

Specifications

• Brand: Onyx
• Manufacturer Part Number: 130900-701-004-19
• Color: Grey
• Size: Adult Universal
• Personal Flotation Device Type: Inflatable Belt Pack Life Jacket
• Inflation Type: Manual pull cord (CO2) with oral back-up inflation tube
• CO2 Cartridge: 16 gram
• Buoyancy (CO2 inflation): 17 pounds
• Buoyancy (with oral inflation): Up to 26.5 pounds
• Minimum User Weight: 80 pounds
• Minimum User Age: 16 years
• Closure Type: Front buckle, adjustable body belt
• Cover Material: Durable nylon fabric
• Material: Nylon, heavy-duty polyester fabric
• Lining: Mesh
• Weight: 0.2 pounds
• UPC: 043311959360
• Donning: Requires secondary donning
• Rearming Kit: Onyx Rearming Kit #1370

Frequently Asked Questions

How much buoyancy does the Onyx M-16 Manual Inflatable Belt Pack provide? The 16 gram CO2 charge in the Onyx M-16 belt pack provides 17 pounds of buoyancy, and the wearer can add more using the oral inflation tube for up to 26.5 pounds total.

Is the Onyx M-16 belt pack Coast Guard approved? Yes, the Onyx M-16 Manual Inflatable Belt Pack is U.S. Coast Guard approved for users 16 years or older and over 80 pounds.

How does the M-16 belt pack inflate? Inflation is manual: the wearer pulls the inflation handle to trigger the 16 gram CO2 charge, and can also use the oral inflation tube by mouth for additional buoyancy.

What size fits the Onyx M-16 belt pack? The M-16 belt pack (part number 130900-701-004-19) uses an adjustable body belt with a front buckle closure sized for adult universal fit.

Can the belt pack be reused after it inflates? Yes, once the CO2 cylinder is spent, the Onyx M-16 belt pack can be rearmed and reused; use the Onyx Rearming Kit #1370 and follow the owner's manual for proper re-arming.

What is the belt pack made of? The M-16's protective cover uses durable nylon fabric, with a nylon and heavy-duty polyester fabric construction and a mesh lining.

How much does the Onyx M-16 belt pack weigh? This belt pack weighs 0.2 pounds.

Does the inflation handle create a snag hazard? No, the inflation handle on the M-16 belt pack clips to the life jacket itself specifically to prevent snag hazards while paddling or fishing.

Does this belt pack need to be inflated before putting it on? No, the Onyx M-16 requires secondary donning, meaning it is worn deflated around the waist and secured with the buckle belt before it is ever inflated.

What activities is the M-16 belt pack suited for? Its low profile, lightweight design suits paddling, fishing, sailing, and recreational boating where a wearer wants flotation without a bulky vest.

Is there a visibility feature on this belt pack? Yes, the Onyx M-16 (130900-701-004-19) has reflective material on both the front and back of the pack.

What color options does this listing cover? This listing is for the Grey version of the Onyx M-16 Manual Inflatable Belt Pack, adult universal size.