Balance or Biolite?

[Upland]

Hello,
I'm a Southern California diver. I use an Aqualung Axiom BCD along
with a 7mm wetsuit when diving locally on our coast.
I will be vacationing soon in Hawaii and want to take along a lighter, back inflate BCD with
me on the trip. I like the idea of a "travel BCD", but it would never be used on local dives.
I am trying to decide between an older Seaquest Balance and an Oceanic Biolite to purchase
and take along with me to Hawaii. Any advise, suggestions, recommendations?
Thank you!
JON

 

[Cap335]

I like the balance over the biolite but it would be an older bc and you need to look it over carefully for wear and rotting.

 

[Upland]

Thank you
JON