24 May 2026

Flotation

Another thing that seemed counter intuitive in GURPS is flotation devices.

SEALs in Vietnam lists a buoyant load-bearing coat that gives 29 lb. of positive buoyancy.

They don't give a reference to how that works.

It turns out to be simple.  It just subtracts 29 lb. from the weight of the stuff you are carrying for the purposes of determining encumbrance.

Because your penalty to your swimming roll is equal to twice the movement penalty, 29 lb. can help a lot. 

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