Verdict: Panic and anxiety reign easily in the dark so having emergency lighting to attach to yourself and your boat could restore calm and clear thinking.
Verdict: If you're planning on getting stranded for long periods in your liferaft then pack one of these in your grab bag - and make sure you take it with you.
Verdict: If you want to be found at sea, then make sure you fall aboard with one of these clipped to your lifejacket. And if you want to found quickly, make it the Max-G.
Verdict: Although it rides up a little in the water, a good strap system means you feel secure and the added touch of a fleece lining protects your neck even in a t-shirt.
Verdict: The sprayhood and a light are standard, and the Ultimate inflates quickly then keeps your head clear of the water everything you could want from a lifejacket.
