How do you put on an life jacket correctly?

copied from: http://www.intherabbithole.com/saved-by-the-seat-of-your-pants/
Saved By The Seat Of Your Pants

by Aaron Frankel

on August 18, 2011

in Survival Skills

Preferably, if you find yourself in a sinking boat or an emergency water landing situation, you will have a life preserver. But, what do you do if such luxuries are not available? Turn your clothes into a life jacket.

People often make it by the seat of their pants, but I am going to tell you how your pants can actually save your life! It won’t be perfect, but it will work if nothing else is available.

Make your own life preserver from your pants:

1. Begin by removing your pants. Don’t worry, the fish will not laugh – too loud.
2. Holding your pants by the cuff, tie the two legs together as close to the cuff as you can.
3. Gather as much air in your pants as you can and quickly submerge under water to trap the air.
4. Cinch your belt as tight as you can and tie it off. If you have no belt or cordage, hold it shut with your hands.
5. Duck under and slip your head through the legs.
6. Lay back and wait for rescue.

Results of how long before you have to re-inflate your pants will vary by how tightly the fabric was woven. It is said last from 10 – 30 minutes.