A buoyancy compensator (BC) is the bulkiest, and sometimes the heaviest piece of a diver's equipment. In light of contemporary airline baggage limits, a BC's weight has become a serious consideration for traveling divers. Dive equipment manufacturers have come up with a variety of clever ways to reduce a BC's weight and bulk to make it more efficient for packing and traveling. The buoyancy compensators above are all specifically designed for travel, and fold or roll into a very small space.
Light Weight and Easy to Pack
Buoyancy Compensator Styles and Features
The ScubaPro Geo (top right), Cressi Flex in the Sea (top left), and Aqualung Zuma (bottom) are light weight, travel-friendly buoyancy compensators which fold or roll up for easy packing.
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