BP/W vs Travel weight

[RossM]

I get listing the weight for every combination of the HOG BP/W is kind of ridiculous, but what is the approximate weight of the standard size total buoyancy control system with the soft plate and 32lb wing vs a large HOG travel PRO BCD? I like warm and cold water diving and would prefer to stick with one BCD but weight is a factor with travel.

 

[rongoodman]

Many of us travel with a ss BP/W without incident. Buy what you feel most comfortable diving with.

 

[Fishhy]

I get listing the weight for every combination of the HOG BP/W is kind of ridiculous, but what is the approximate weight of the standard size total buoyancy control system with the soft plate and 32lb wing vs a large HOG travel PRO BCD? I like warm and cold water diving and would prefer to stick with one BCD but weight is a factor with travel.

I have the HOG TBCS with soft plate, 32# wing, small weight pockets, trim pockets, ss cam band, and ss tank buckle, trilobite cutter, and an xs scuba pony tamer and it comes in right about 10 lbs

 

[Paul M]

I see that Fishhy has answered your question.

If you happen to be looking for something lightweight for travel and low budget, I recently put this together with Dive Gear Express parts.
... 2lb Aluminum BP, 30lb wing, 2" continuous webbing, 2" crotch strap, 2 light weight cam bands, 2 old halcyon weight pockets.

It weighs 6lbs and cost me $360USD. You could shave another pound by using a soft plate.

 

[FishWatcher747]

I've got the HOG TBCS with aluminum plate, I took off the shoulder pads from the TBCS system (not needed in my opinion even with shore diving for 2 weeks in Bonaire and they are buoyant and require you to use more weight). With 1 large utility pocket and 1 SMB spool pocket on the waist belt, crotch strap, a trilobyte cutter, 2 upper cam band 5# pockets, 2 three pound weight pouches attached to the upper plate, 32# wing it comes in exactly at 10#.

Easy to travel with.

 

[Rayk]

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[Fishhy]

I used to have a Zeagle Covert XT which was about 6lbs total - while it's not a full BP/W, it's a back inflate style and rolls up really small.
I dove it over 50 dives before moving over to the HOG TBCS. The CovertXT was a great BCD, but I wanted a little more customization. While the HOG is a little heavier and larger rolled up, it does have a lot less tank flop and better trim/customization overall.

 

[RossM]

I used to have a Zeagle Covert XT which was about 6lbs total - while it's not a full BP/W, it's a back inflate style and rolls up really small.
I dove it over 50 dives before moving over to the HOG TBCS. The CovertXT was a great BCD, but I wanted a little more customization. While the HOG is a little heavier and larger rolled up, it does have a lot less tank flop and better trim/customization overall.

This was very helpful. I think the ability to customize is worth the few extra lbs since I'm looking for a all arounder vs just warm water travel gear.

 

[RossM]

I've got the HOG TBCS with aluminum plate, I took off the shoulder pads from the TBCS system (not needed in my opinion even with shore diving for 2 weeks in Bonaire and they are buoyant and require you to use more weight). With 1 large utility pocket and 1 SMB spool pocket on the waist belt, crotch strap, a trilobyte cutter, 2 upper cam band 5# pockets, 2 three pound weight pouches attached to the upper plate, 32# wing it comes in exactly at 10#.

Easy to travel with.

This would be my first foray into BP/W. How long did it take to get all the accessories you wanted and dialed in if you don't mind me asking?

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

it does have a lot less tank flop and better trim/customization overall.

You just brought back memories of how horrible the Aeris Jetpack was in terms of tank flop. Nice idea, poor execution.