The Rescue Pod is designed to provide four (4) individuals a very high quality flotation platform with a canopy which offers basic protection from the elements. Because of its relatively small size, the Rescue Pod should not be considered appropriate for severe weather and sea conditions. 12" x 24" (33 lbs).
Ideal for Caribbean flyers! It gets you out of the water (see Hypothermia in the Gulf?"), and gives you a larger target size. Catgorized as a step above a lifevest, and a step below an offshore liferaft.
Note: A modified version of this POD is currently used by some U.S. Coast Guard aviation units as a aerial delivery POD.
