BARE Men’s Wetsuits sizing. Imperial in bold, metric underneath.
Weight and height
| Your size | Weight lb · kg |
Height ft/in · cm |
|---|---|---|
| XS |
120–140 54–63 |
5′2″–5′4″ 157–167 |
| S |
135–155 61–70 |
5′6″–5′8″ 168–173 |
| M |
150–175 68–79 |
5′8″–5′10″ 173–178 |
| MTALL |
150–180 70–82 |
5′11″–6′1″ 180–184 |
| MLSHORT |
160–185 72–84 |
5′6″–5′8″ 168–173 |
| ML |
170–195 77–88 |
5′10″–6′0″ 178–183 |
| MLTALL |
175–200 79–91 |
6′0″–6′2″ 183–188 |
| LSHORT |
180–205 82–93 |
5′7″–5′9″ 170–175 |
| L |
190–215 86–98 |
5′11″–6′1″ 180–185 |
| LTALL |
195–220 88–100 |
6′1″–6′3″ 185–191 |
| XLSHORT |
200–225 91–102 |
5′8″–5′10″ 173–178 |
| XL |
210–235 95–107 |
6′0″–6′2″ 183–188 |
| XLTALL |
215–240 98–109 |
6′2″–6′4″ 188–193 |
| 2XLSHORT |
220–245 100–111 |
5′8″–5′10″ 173–178 |
| 2XL |
230–255 104–116 |
6′1″–6′3″ 185–191 |
| 3XL |
250–275 113–125 |
6′2″–6′4″ 188–193 |
| 4XL |
270–295 122–134 |
6′3″–6′5″ 191–196 |
Chest, waist and hip
| Your size | Chest in · cm |
Waist in · cm |
Hip in · cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS |
33–35 84–89 |
27–29 68–74 |
34–36 86–91 |
| S |
35–37 89–94 |
29–31 74–79 |
35–37 89–94 |
| M |
37–39 94–99 |
31–33 79–84 |
37–39 94–99 |
| MTALL |
37–39 94–99 |
31–33 79–84 |
37–39 94–99 |
| MLSHORT |
39–41 99–104 |
33–35 84–89 |
39–41 99–104 |
| ML |
39–41 99–104 |
33–35 84–89 |
39–41 99–104 |
| MLTALL |
39–41 99–104 |
33–35 84–89 |
39–41 99–104 |
| LSHORT |
41–43 104–109 |
35–37 89–94 |
41–43 104–109 |
| L |
41–43 104–109 |
35–37 89–94 |
41–43 104–109 |
| LTALL |
41–43 104–109 |
35–37 89–94 |
41–43 104–109 |
| XLSHORT |
43–45 109–114 |
37–39 94–99 |
43–45 109–114 |
| XL |
43–45 109–114 |
37–39 94–99 |
43–45 109–114 |
| XLTALL |
43–45 109–114 |
37–39 94–99 |
43–45 109–114 |
| 2XLSHORT |
45–47 114–119 |
39–41 99–104 |
45–47 114–119 |
| 2XL |
45–47 114–119 |
39–41 99–104 |
45–47 114–119 |
| 3XL |
47–49 119–124 |
41–43 104–109 |
47–49 119–124 |
| 4XL |
49–51 124–129 |
43–45 109–114 |
49–51 124–129 |
Torso and inseam
| Your size | Torso in · cm |
Inseam in · cm |
|---|---|---|
| XS |
25.875 66 |
28.5 72 |
| S |
27.375 70 |
30 76 |
| M |
28.375 72 |
31 79 |
| MTALL |
29.625 75 |
32 81 |
| MLSHORT |
27.625 70 |
30.25 77 |
| ML |
29.375 75 |
32 81 |
| MLTALL |
30.625 78 |
33 84 |
| LSHORT |
28 71 |
30.5 77 |
| L |
30 76 |
32.5 83 |
| LTALL |
31.25 79 |
33.5 85 |
| XLSHORT |
28.125 71 |
31 79 |
| XL |
30.625 78 |
33 84 |
| XLTALL |
31.875 81 |
34 86 |
| 2XLSHORT |
28.5 72 |
31.25 79 |
| 2XL |
31.25 79 |
33.5 85 |
| 3XL |
31.875 81 |
34 86 |
| 4XL |
32.375 82 |
34.5 87 |
How Bare measures
Wear minimal clothing (ie. T-Shirt, shorts, bathing suit) at the time of measuring. All measurements must be taken with a soft tape measure pulled snug but not tight. Stand straight, looking forward with your feet flat on the floor. It is best to have help taking the measurements, in order to remain in the optimal measuring stance.
- Weight: As close as you can accurately.
- Height: From the top of your head to the floor.
- Chest: Measure around the fullest part.
- Waist: Measure around the narrowest part.
- Hip: Measure around the fullest part.
- Torso: Top of shoulder to crotch vertically.
- Inseam: Measure from crotch to floor.
Source: Bare’s size chart. Values in the second unit come from Bare’s own chart where it prints them.
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Product Information
The BARE 7mm S-Flex Hooded Vest is a men's neoprene layering piece built from 7mm S-FLEX FULL-STRETCH neoprene, designed to be worn with a 7mm or 5mm full wetsuit for added warmth on cold-water dives. It combines an attached vented hood with a 5mm skin-in face seal, skin-in shoulder seals, and a heavy-duty front zipper.
Who it is for
This vest is for divers who already own a 7mm or 5mm full wetsuit and want added warmth for cold-water diving. Because it layers with an existing suit rather than replacing it, it suits divers who want flexible warmth they can add or remove.
Key details
- Material: 7MM S-FLEX FULL-STRETCH neoprene, a proprietary blend that stretches significantly for an easy in, easy out fit.
- Hood: attached, vented, with a 5mm skin-in face seal to reduce water entry around the face.
- Seals: skin-in shoulder seals to minimize leaks where the vest meets the wetsuit.
- Closure: heavy-duty front zipper for on/off ease.
- Color: Black.
- PFC-Free product.
Compatibility and sizing
The vest is designed to be worn with any 7mm or 5mm full wetsuit. It is offered in a wide size run including Short and Tall options.
What's in the box
- BARE 7mm S-Flex Hooded Vest
- Reusable hanger
- PLA compostable/recyclable bag
DiveCatalog.com is an authorized BARE dealer and a dive shop in Irvine, California since 2003. Call or chat with us if you need help picking a size, including a Short or Tall option, or confirming fit under your current wetsuit.
- 7MM S-FLEX FULL-STRETCH neoprene provides extreme comfort and mobility for an easy in, easy out fit.
- Attached vented hood with a 5mm skin-in face seal reduces water entry around the face.
- Skin-in shoulder seals minimize leaks where the vest meets your wetsuit.
- Heavy-duty front zipper makes putting the vest on and taking it off easier.
- Layering design adds warmth when worn with any 7mm or 5mm full wetsuit.
- PFC-Free product built without per- and polyfluorinated chemicals.
- Wide size run including Short and Tall options.
- Durable construction suited to repeated scuba and underwater use.
| Material | 7MM S-FLEX FULL-STRETCH neoprene |
| Color | Black |
| Hood | Attached, vented, with 5mm skin-in face seal |
| Shoulder seals | Skin-in seals |
| Zipper | Heavy-duty front zipper |
| Compatibility | Worn with any 7mm or 5mm full wetsuit |
| Certification | PFC-Free product |
| Base SKU | 003168 |
| Sizes offered | S, M, MT, ML, MLS, MLT, L, LS, LT, XL, XLS, XLT, 2XL, 2XLS, 3XL, 4XL |
- BARE 7mm S-Flex Hooded Vest
- Reusable hanger
- PLA compostable/recyclable bag
⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What thickness of dive boots, gloves, or hood should I choose?
As a general rule, thicker neoprene insulates more, so colder water pushes you toward thicker accessories, but fit, dive length, and personal cold tolerance matter as much as the millimeter number. Divers commonly lose a great deal of heat through the head, so a hood is often the highest-value warmth upgrade for the money. Remember that every added piece of neoprene also adds buoyancy you will need to account for.
How should dive boots fit?
Boots should fit like a snug athletic shoe, with no heel lift and no crushed toes; a little water inside is normal, a sloshing pocket is not. Try them on with the socks you would actually dive, and remember your fin foot pocket has to accommodate the boot. Hard-sole boots protect on rocky shore entries, while soft-sole boots are lighter and pack smaller for boat and travel diving.
How should dive gloves fit?
Gloves should be snug across the palm with fingertips reaching the ends without bunching, since trapped air and loose fingertips destroy dexterity. Thicker gloves are warmer but make buckles, clips, and inflator buttons harder to operate, so choose the thinnest glove that keeps you comfortable in your conditions. Try working a clip or buckle while wearing them before you commit.
How should a dive hood fit?
A hood should seal around the face and neck without restricting your throat or jaw, and lie flat on your head without pulling the mask strap out of position. A loose hood flushes cold water continuously, while an overly tight one is distracting and uncomfortable. Many hoods have a vent to release air trapped during descent, so check yours and burp out any trapped air before you go down.
Why does new neoprene feel so tight?
New neoprene compresses and relaxes with use, so a boot, glove, or hood that feels firm out of the packaging usually settles slightly after a few dives. It should still be snug afterward rather than loose, because neoprene that stretches into a loose fit was probably oversized to begin with. Buy for a snug fit when new, but never for a fit that restricts circulation or breathing.
Do I need to change my weighting when I add a hood, gloves, and boots?
Yes, because every piece of neoprene you add is buoyancy, and a hood, boots, and thick gloves together can shift your weighting noticeably. Do a proper buoyancy check any time you change your exposure protection rather than assuming your usual weight still works. The weight-check procedure is covered in your training, and a dive professional can help you re-do it.
How do I care for dive boots, gloves, and hoods?
Rinse them inside and out in fresh water after every dive day, since they hold sweat and salt more than any other gear, and dry them fully inside-out before packing. Dry them out of direct sunlight and never on a heater, because heat hardens neoprene and weakens glued seams. Store them dry and unfolded, as damp neoprene sealed in a bag is how gear picks up a permanent smell.
What wetsuit thickness does the BARE 7mm S-Flex Hooded Vest pair with?
The vest is designed to be worn with any 7mm or 5mm full wetsuit as an added warmth layer rather than as a standalone exposure suit. Its 7mm S-FLEX FULL-STRETCH neoprene adds warmth for cold-water diving when worn with a 7mm or 5mm full wetsuit.
What comes with the BARE 7mm S-Flex Hooded Vest?
Each vest ships with a reusable hanger and a PLA compostable/recyclable bag in addition to the vest itself.
What sizes does the BARE 7mm S-Flex Hooded Vest come in?
It is offered in S, M, MT, ML, MLS, MLT, L, LS, LT, XL, XLS, XLT, 2XL, 2XLS, 3XL, and 4XL.
Is the BARE 7mm S-Flex Hooded Vest PFC-free?
Yes, BARE lists it as a PFC-Free product, meaning it is made without per- and polyfluorinated chemicals.
