An inflatable liferaft is a portable life raft that is designed to be inflated after a vessel has sunk or been abandoned. They are typically made from a tough, fabric material and are inflated with compressed air from a carbon dioxide canister. Inflatable liferafts are much more compact than traditional life rafts, which makes them easier to store on board ships and other vessels. They are also much lighter, which makes them easier to deploy in an emergency.