Bcd reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 210 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Bcd brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/scuba, r/scubadiving, r/diving, r/scubaGear, r/scubaMarket. Top-rated brands include Zeagle (4.6/5), Backplate and Wing (4.6/5), Scubapro (4.4/5).

Stats

Reviews210

Subreddits9

Posts46

Brands42

Products78

Top communities

r/scuba164 r/scubadiving17 r/diving9 r/scubaGear9 r/scubaMarket6

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Zeagle

4.6

(28)

"I'd suggest Zeagle Ranger or Ranger Limit if you male, Zena if you are female."

"Zeagle is fantastic."

"Completely agree, love mine. It’s comfortable, easy to use, compact to pack."

"My go-to BCD is the Zeagle Covert. Small, light, cheap."

"Stiletto is a great BCD for quite a bit less than a Hydros."

"Zeagle if you don't want bpw"

"I really like the Zeagle brand of BCDs. I have the Stiletto, which would fit most of what you're looking for."

"It’s night and day better than any I’ve used previously."

"Check out the Zeagle Zena. It's fantastic and can be customised."

"My daughter has a Zeagle Zena and likes it a lot."

Backplate and Wing

4.6

(19)

"I highly recommend to not use the jackets! Go to a backplate and wing setup!"

"Go straight to a backplate and wing."

"You want to get a backplate and wing (BP/W)."

"BP/W is much more customizable & doesn’t care about your size, shape, or gender."

"Backplate wing is the best. Modularity, non-proprietary, and economical."

"Backplate and wing is the answer."

"Happy to recommend local shops that will help you get fitted for a backplate wing package."

"Backplate and wing. You can modify the webbing to any body."

"I love a backplate and wing set up."

"I would definitely recommend a backplate and wing set up."

Scubapro

4.4

(18)

"Love my scubapro hydrospro"

"I’ve got the Hydros Pro and would live in it if that was possible."

"Scubapro hydros pro."

"Look into the ScubaPro Hydros Pro."

"Scubapro Hydros Pro does it all."

"If budget isn’t a problem and you want a BCD over BP/W, get the ScubaPro Hydros Pro."

"I’ve got the hydros pro and absolutely love it."

"Hydros pro, its very durable."

"I have a Hydros Pro and I love it."

"If you’re traveling a lot and like a back inflate, the ScubaPro Hydros is amazing."

Aqualung

4.5

(17)

"Aqualung Dimension, light, foldable, but with pockets and integrated weights."

"My husband has an Aqualing Rogue. The shoulder straps open up to make a LOT of room."

"Have a look at the Aqua Lung Rogue."

"I ended up getting another Aqualung Pro HD, last one lasted 2000 dives before falling apart."

"Aqualung Rogue. Very versatile, and it's easy to custom fit it."

"The Aqualung 'Rogue' is a fantastic, very minimalist BCD."

"I’m OBSESSED with my AquaLung Rogue."

"I am a fan of the aqualung pro hd."

"I have an Aqualung Balance as a backup to my BP/W, and I really like it."

"Perhaps an aqualung i3 bcd which has the inflator lower down on the bcd?"

BCD

3.8

(18)

"I back inflate or bp/w I will never go back to vest style BCD."

"I would personally go for a BCD with quick release pockets on it."

"Key to almost every dive skill is correct weighting and there’s so many instructors who don’t get this sorted early on in training students."

"I use my bcd for buoyancy at the surface and during entry."

"I use BCD for all buoyancy, and just put air in the dry suit as needed to avoid a squeeze."

"BCD for buoyancy and only add air to your drysuit to prevent 'squeeze'."

"I have heard divers far more experienced than me recommend both options."

"Drysuits work better with as little air as possible to prevent floaty feet etc. BCD just works better for buoyancy."

"Dry suit for buoyancy, nothing in BC for me."

"I've always used my BCD for buoyancy on the surface and used my drysuit for buoyancy from thereon in."

Halcyon

4.8

(14)

"Strongly recommend you try out a backplate and wing."

"I started with a halcyon eclipse out as my first BC."

"Halcyon Infinity System with a small back plate depending on your height."

"Halcyon is a very good brand."

"Halcyon have superb customer service and aftercare."

"I bit the bullet and got a Halcyon BP&W last year and can't say enough about the amount you can adjust."

"Personally, I like the cinch system Halcyon has. It makes getting in and out of the BCD much easier."

"Halcyon. Just go to a backplate and wing."

"I use a small steel back plate and wing. Much better than a vest."

Xdeep

4.8

(10)

"I personally would always recommend a backplate wing combo like the x-Deep."

"I have an Xdeep Zen Deluxe BP/W. The Deluxe version features shoulder clips."

"The most highly praised i’ve heard is the xDeep NX backplate and Project wing."

"Xdeep wing used"

"Apeks and Razor are both good, but Xdeep is the best design on the market right now."

"I love my xdeep tech. It’s amazing."

"X-Deep is a great system. Well made, well priced."

"Get the xdeep"

"Take a look at xeagle."

"Don’t get all the fancy comfort things on the straps though, keep it simple."

Dive Rite

4.8

(9)

"Add Dive Rite to the plate and wing suggestion."

"My only regret is not getting one sooner."

"I love my Dive Rite transpac w travel wing."

"Dive Rite Transplate is the system I use and I love it."

"All purpose, I'd suggest something like the dive rite transpac."

"My wife is of similar build and loves her Dive Rite Transpac soft-plate harness & wing."

"My wife uses an alu plate and a Diverite travel wing and loves it."

"Maybe start by looking at Dive Rite."

"Maybe consider a Dive Rite Hydrolight."

Cressi

4.0

(8)

"I have a Cressi Travel Light BCD. Men’s Small fits me very well!"

"We got her a Cressi travel light bcd that has everything we both like."

"They said it’s served them well for a couple years and isn’t too expensive"

"Cressi make good quality BCDs on a budget."

"If you want something new, look for the cheapest backinflate/wing-style jacket you can find."

"You should consider Cressi Patrol if you're looking at the Ace."

"Cressi Ace. It combines the best of a Jacket (pockets) with Back inflate."

"It's a nice enough BCD, and Cressi being a major brand you'll probably won't be sorry."

#10

DGX

4.3

(7)

"I've been using the DGX wing, i like the shape and for 200 bucks its a great deal."

"I got the DGX brand BPW and love it."

"DGX bpw or zeagle if you absolutely don't want a bpw."

"Https://www.divegearexpress.com/dgx-gears-s1-singles-wing"

"The DGX 30lb wing is hard to beat."

"If you're in the US, DGX for the most bang for your buck."

"The DGX one is pretty damn good"

#11

Dive Gear Express

4.7

(6)

"Backplate and wings hands down is the best."

"Backplate and wing by dive gear express."

"For like $799 you can get a full BP/W setup AND a primary donate style regulator set."

"For like $799 you can get a full BP/W setup."

"DiveGearExpress BCD, but spend $35 and buy some Halcyon webbing."

"Look at Dive Gear Express for some very solid, lower cost options."

#12

HOG

4.8

(5)

"I love my HOG travel pro back inflate bcd so much I became a dealer for them."

"I would recommend HOG or DiveRite. Both inexpensive and very modular."

"Go visit Diver Supply in Jax and check out the HOG BP/W deals."

"HOG TBCS with a flex harness or Aqua Lung Zuma."

"Wife uses a padded backplate and wing from HOG."

#13

Mares

4.8

(4)

"I have a Mares Pure SLS back inflate bcd and I really like it."

"1 trip use and no complaints so far."

"I bought the Mares Pure SLS and have taken it diving in Egypt and Thailand."

"I got my first BC this year, Mares pure SLS. I'd say it sounds like it meets most of your requirements."

#14

XDeep

4.8

(4)

"I use XDeep Zeos modified for teaching - it means adjustable straps and you cannot break it."

"XDeep stuff is great quality."

"A second vote for the xdeep zen. I use that bpw for both single and doubles."

"I love my xDeep zen. I have the deluxe harness because I have back issues."

#15

BPW

5.0

(3)

"Bpw can also save you a ton of money in the long run."

"Went to my LDS and they helped me put together a BPW. It’s changed diving for me!"

"If you haven't looked into backplate and wing, I highly recommend looking into them."

#16

Apeks

4.7

(3)

"Can't go wrong with an apeks backplate and wing setup."

"Apeks, Halcyon or Agir-bladder."

"Look at the apeks derived imports like dive rite/deep 6/dgx/hog."

#17

Hydros Pro

4.3

4.0

(1)

"I’ve never seen anyone else use the buckles but they’re really helpful if you have trouble 'sliding' the BC on like a backpack."

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