Eskimo · Ice Reference Gear & Sleds
Eskimo Ice Chisel
Best for: First-ice scouts who refuse to walk where they have not spudded.
Under $50
Onyx · Ice Reference Gear & Sleds
Onyx M-24 Manual Inflatable Belt Pack PFD
Adds flotation for anglers whose suits have no float assist. The main tradeoff is manual only: you must find and pull the handle during cold-water shock.
Best for: A flotation layer over non-float bibs during early and late ice windows.
$50-150 · retailer confirms current transaction details
Decision brief
What earns attention, and what asks for care.
No invented review score. The current record exposes the use case, specifications, strengths, and tradeoffs that are actually supported.
Why it works
- Adds flotation for anglers whose suits have no float assist
- Barely noticeable at the waist compared with wearing a vest PFD
- Popular crossover from open-water fishing, so rearm kits are easy to find
Watch for
- Manual only: you must find and pull the handle during cold-water shock
- Not a substitute for a float suit or for staying off questionable ice
Catalog record
Specifications at a glance.
- Price band
- $50-150
- Editorial score
- Pending firsthand review
- Type
- Manual-inflation belt pack PFD with CO2 cylinder
- Profile
- Low-profile waist belt worn over outerwear
- Rearm
- Replaceable CO2 rearm kits sold separately
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Product FAQ
Before you move to the retailer.
Who is the Onyx M-24 Manual Inflatable Belt Pack PFD best for?
A flotation layer over non-float bibs during early and late ice windows.
What stands out about the Onyx M-24 Manual Inflatable Belt Pack PFD?
Adds flotation for anglers whose suits have no float assist. The main tradeoff to weigh is manual only: you must find and pull the handle during cold-water shock.
Why does Sportsman Authority show a price band for the Onyx M-24 Manual Inflatable Belt Pack PFD?
Retail price, seller, configuration, and availability can change. Sportsman Authority uses an editorial price band and sends shoppers to the retailer for the current transaction details.
Where can I compare the Onyx M-24 Manual Inflatable Belt Pack PFD with other ice reference gear & sleds?
Use the Ice Reference Gear & Sleds category page to compare the current researched shelf by best use, specifications, strengths, tradeoffs, photography status, and retailer path.