BPW weight tradeoff

[KissmyBubbles]

I have traveled using my backplate as a backpack with luggage attached to it in place of the wing...

Can you share a photo or link to what this looks like? I've been saying for awhile there should be a way to convert a BCD to a travel backpack since the harness and even hip belts work the same way! Of course my great ideas are never actually new...

 

[lexvil]

Travel B/C

 

[Streydog]

Hi,

Newbie here considering BPW setup - I see a lot of people mention that it reduces lead due to the weight of the steel backplate. However, if I am a vacation diver and want to travel as light as possible - doesn't that mean I'm carrying that weight in my luggage instead of adding the weight when I get to the dive shop? (I wouldn't travel with the extra weights needed for a regular bcd setup)

Thanks!

When I went from a Zeagle Brigade/ 35lb wing to a AL BP and basic harness I was able to use about 1 lb less in lead, they weighed pretty close to the same overall. The benefit of it for travel to me was being able to break it down and pack it in a smaller place. You don't get much out of a fancy plate except for bling. They might look like they are uncomfortable but even with a t-shirt you do not feel them.

 

[dmaziuk]

there's always this: GLOBETROTTER - AKB387 | Product - Akona Adventure Gear

 

[2airishuman]

Can you share a photo or link to what this looks like? I've been saying for awhile there should be a way to convert a BCD to a travel backpack since the harness and even hip belts work the same way! Of course my great ideas are never actually new...

It's in this thread:

Carry-On Backplate-Backpack?

 

[divezonescuba]