Manera Offshore Vest

The Manera Offshore Vest is a lightweight carrying vest built for downwind SUP foiling and wing foiling sessions where riders need to transport gear, hydration, and safety equipment on the water. Manera categorizes it under their waterwear line rather than as impact protection — this is a utility vest, not a padded impact vest. Its design draws from trail running vest construction, prioritizing a close fit and unrestricted upper-body mobility so riders can paddle and pump without the vest shifting or restricting movement.

The Offshore Vest is purpose-built around a common downwind scenario: riding to a starting point with a wing, deflating it, then paddling back. Two external compression straps let riders fold and secure a deflated wing against the outside of the vest, eliminating the need for a separate bag or awkward hand-carrying while prone paddling or foiling.

• Sizes available: S, M, L, XL
• Color: Black
• Reference: 22246-1100
• Hydration compartment: Yes (hydration pack not included)
• Integrated flashlight: Yes
• Integrated safety whistle: Yes (on chest release buckle)
• External wing compression straps: 2
• Paddle attachment points: Yes
• Leash attachment loops: Yes

The Offshore Vest targets downwind foilers and wing foilers who run point-to-point sessions and need a hands-free way to carry essentials. If your typical session involves launching from one spot, riding downwind, deflating your wing, and paddling or foiling back, this vest addresses that workflow directly. Front chest pockets hold a phone or VHF radio within easy reach, and the rear compartment accommodates a hydration pack for longer runs.

Riders who prioritize safety gear on open-water crossings will find the integrated flashlight and whistle practical additions. The multiple leash attachment points let you tether sunglasses, a hat, or small accessories that might otherwise get lost offshore. This is not an impact vest with foam padding — riders who need collision protection should look at Manera's dedicated impact line instead.

Within Manera's waterwear range, the Offshore Vest sits alongside the Deflater Bag, which is a simpler ripstop carry bag dedicated solely to compressing a deflated wing on your back. The Offshore Vest offers considerably more utility with its hydration pocket, chest storage, safety features, and accessory attachment points, making it the more complete option for riders who want an all-in-one carrying solution rather than a single-purpose deflation bag.

Manera also sells paddle attachment accessories separately, designed to secure a paddle along a wing's central strut during transport. These complement the Offshore Vest for riders who want to keep their hands completely free. For buyers specifically seeking foam-padded protection for kiting or foiling impacts, Manera's Vagabond Vest serves that role with 15 mm foam and cut-resistant jersey fabric — a fundamentally different product despite both being called vests.