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Description
Description
THIS IS NOT A BAG
A weeks worth of travel-friendly gear, no checked bags, under 20 lbs. Can your BC do this? The one size fits all JetPack combines the comfort of a BC harness with the performance of an adventure-style backpack. BC and backpack clip together for carry-on travel, protecting gear and saving on baggage fees. The backpack detaches for diving, leaving a full-featured BC with 30 lbs of lift capacity, weight integration and a custom fit.
The JetPack is the ultimate solution for airline carry-on & transport to and from the dive site. Its a true hybrid, not just a bag, but more than just a mere BC. We took a long look at what it means to travel with scuba gear to a destination and realized pretty quickly that it didnt make sense to take a BC, but by combining a semi-dry day bag with a one size fits all fully adjustable travel BC, weve created a travel system that can carry a complete set of dive gear (regs, computer, fins, suit, etc) and travel amenities (clothing, toiletry kit, computer, etc) easily for multi-day travel”even a week depending on how you pack”all in one bag.
The JetPack is ruggedly constructed from durable materials, but weighs in at only 6.25 lbs. The backpack/BC combo weighs in at a meager 8.25lbs! Fully packed with travel-friendly dive gear it stays under 30lbs, with ample space for the rest of your stuff.
The spacious (42 cubic liter) and light semi-dry bag has compartments to enable ease of packing and use during travel, making it the perfect day bag for boat dives or shore excursions during your trip. The Oceanic JetPack represents a true solution for the adventure traveler.
Features
Features
TRAVEL BAG
- 42 liter semi-dry
- Water-resistant zippers
- Hide-away backpack straps
- Laptop sleeve with easy zippered access
- Full-zip opening
- Two external zip pockets
- 800 denier (quick-dry) double-coated nylon
BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR
- 30 lbs lift
- 14 lbs quick release weight / 10 lbs trim weight
- One size fits all ” infinitely adjustable
- Now also includes rear weight pouches
- Adjustable harness and cummerbund
- Adjustable position weight pockets
- Rugged construction
- 1000 Denier Cordura
- 420 denier nylon bladder
- 800 denier (quick-dry) double-coated nylon
Payment & Security
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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
How should a scuba BCD fit?
A BCD should fit snugly enough that it does not ride up toward your ears when inflated, while still letting you breathe fully. Fasten the waist and cummerbund first, then adjust the shoulder straps so the tank sits close to your back and the shoulders cannot slide off. With the BCD fully inflated at the surface you should still be able to take a deep, comfortable breath; if it squeezes your chest, loosen it or move up a size.
How do I rinse and care for a BCD after diving?
Rinse the outside in fresh water and also flush the inside of the bladder, because salt water gets in through the inflator and dump valves. Fill the bladder roughly a third full of fresh water through the oral inflator, slosh it around, then drain it out through the inflator and each dump valve. Hang it to dry out of direct sunlight and store it partially inflated so the bladder walls do not stick together.
Should I use integrated weights or a weight belt?
Integrated weight pockets carry the lead in the BCD itself, which many divers find more comfortable and easier on the hips, while a weight belt keeps the weight independent of your BCD. Either way, you must be able to release your ditchable weight quickly with one hand, and your buddy should know how your system releases. Non-ditchable trim pockets are useful for balance but should never hold weight you might need to drop.
How do I pack a BCD for travel?
Make sure the BCD is completely dry inside and out before packing so it does not mildew in transit. Remove all weights, deflate it fully, and fold or roll it around softer items such as a wetsuit to cushion the inflator and valves. Avoid hard creases in the air cell, and unpack and air it out as soon as you arrive.
When does a BCD need to be serviced?
Follow the service interval in the manufacturer's manual, which is commonly an annual inspection alongside the rest of your life-support gear. Have the inflator, dump valves, and bladder checked any time the inflator sticks, free-flows, feels rough, or the BCD holds air poorly. Between services, confirm that it inflates and deflates properly as part of every pre-dive check.
What is the difference between a jacket-style and a back-inflate BCD?
A jacket-style BCD holds air in panels that wrap around your sides as well as your back, while a back-inflate BCD keeps the entire air cell behind you. Jacket styles tend to feel very stable and upright at the surface, and back-inflate styles keep the chest clear and are often preferred for horizontal trim underwater. Neither is objectively better, so treat it as a fit and preference decision and try both if you can.
Will my BCD fit any scuba tank?
Most recreational BCDs use an adjustable cam band sized for common single-cylinder diameters, so standard aluminum and steel tanks generally work. Re-check the band tension after the first wetting, because webbing can relax slightly and let the tank shift. If you dive doubles or unusual cylinder diameters, confirm compatibility with the manufacturer before assuming it will hold.
