Companion Travel BC

XS Scuba
$527.95
$527.95

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Companion Travel BC by XS Scuba

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XS Scuba Companion Travel BC: The Lightweight Heavy Hitter

Airline weight limits are the enemy of the traveling diver. We all hate that moment at the check-in counter where you have to decide between your favorite gear or paying extra fees. The XS Scuba Companion Travel BC solves this problem by shedding the bulk without sacrificing performance. By pairing their rugged Pony Pac Harness with a compact air cell, XS Scuba created a rig that weighs in at only 5 lbs (2.3 kg). That makes it approximately 40% lighter than traditional BCDs, leaving you plenty of room in your luggage for the rest of your kit.

Streamlined Back Inflation 

Bulky jackets can trap air and mess with your buoyancy. The Companion utilizes a back inflation design that provides 30 lbs (13.6 kg) of lift behind you, rather than around you. This placement helps you maintain a better horizontal trim in the water, reducing drag and making your swimming more efficient. If you ever need to strip the rig down, the air cell is fully removable, offering a level of versatility you won't find in standard sewn-together BCDs.

Secure Weight System 

Travel BCDs often skimp on weight integration, but not this one. It features two rear weight pockets equipped with the Catch n’ Release™ mounting system. Each pocket holds 5 lbs (2.3 kg), keeping the weight off your hips and securing it safely on your lower back. The system is intuitive to load and easy to ditch if an emergency arises.

Standard Tank Ready 

While its harness cousin (the Pony Pac) is famous for carrying small bottles, the Companion is ready for the main event. It includes two standard length tank cam straps designed to fit cylinder diameters of 6.9 - 8.0 in (175 - 203 mm). This means it works perfectly with the standard aluminum 80s and steel tanks you find at dive resorts around the world.

Customized Comfort 

A travel rig should still fit well. The harness includes extra-large thumb loops on the shoulder straps, allowing you to cinch the rig down tight even while wearing thick gloves. A two-way adjustable sternum strap keeps the shoulder pads from slipping outward, and the rolled neoprene collar prevents neck chafing.

Smart Accessories 

Everything on the Companion has a purpose. You have a rear pull dump on the lower right for easy venting while in a swimming position. The waistband features grommets perfectly spaced for mounting a knife (like the XS Scuba Rook), keeping your cutting tool within reach but out of the way.

Stop paying for overweight luggage. Travel smarter with the XS Scuba Companion Travel BC!

 

Features
  • Ultra-Lightweight: At just 5 lbs, it is roughly 40% lighter than traditional BCDs, making it ideal for air travel.
  • Modular Design: Combines a Pony Pac harness with a compact wing; the air cell allows for easy removal or maintenance.
  • Standard Tank Ready: Unlike the standalone Pony Pac, this system comes with straps sized for standard dive cylinders.
  • Streamlined Dump Valve: Features a rear pull dump on the lower right side for efficient air venting while swimming.
  • Secure Harness: Includes extra-large thumb loops for easy tightening and a two-way adjustable sternum strap for stability.
  • Knife Mounts: Waistband grommets are pre-configured to accept a knife mount, specifically the Rook Knife.
  • Hose Management: Features a removable epaulette to keep your airway assembly secured.
Specs
  • Brand: XS Scuba
  • Model: Companion Travel BC
  • System Weight: 5 lbs (2.3 kg)
  • Lift Capacity: 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
  • Inflation Style: Back Inflation
  • Weight System: Catch n’ Release (Rear mounted)
  • Weight Capacity: 10 lbs (4.5 kg) total / 5 lbs (2.3 kg) per pocket
  • Cylinder Fit: 6.9 - 8.0 in (175 - 203 mm) diameter
  • Sizes Available: 3
  • Tank Straps: 2 Standard Length (Included)
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California Proposition 65 Warning

Proposition 65

Safe Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 – Warnings Required

WARNING: This Dive Right In Scuba product can expose you to certain chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to  www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

We appreciate your decision to purchase Dive Right In Scuba products to provide the best in water experience. We take our job seriously! You may have noticed that our products now show a warning label at point of sale referring to carcinogens and birth defects. You may also have begun to see warnings related to carcinogenic substances or substances causing birth defects prominently displayed in hotel lobbies, hospitals, or other places of business recently. These warnings are required by the State of California, and we believe that an explanation of the California statute legislating the requirement will provide you valuable information regarding the relative risks of the chemicals that may be present in consumer products.

In 1986, the State of California passed the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act; otherwise known as “Proposition 65” or "Prop 65". Prop 65 requires businesses like ours to disclose to individuals the presence of chemicals listed in the Act prior to point of sale. The regulations implementing this Act have been amended over time with the most recent updates will take effect on August 30, 2018. There are more than 900 chemicals on the Prop 65 Chemical List, including many chemicals that are found in components of a wide array of consumer goods or are used to manufacture components that make up consumer goods.

Prop 65 does not establish acceptable concentrations for any listed chemical; however, the agency which enforces it has established what is called "safe harbor" exposure levels for about one third of these chemicals below which warnings are not required. These "safe harbor" are established for listed carcinogens based on the quantity of the chemical that would result in one excess case of cancer in an exposed population of 100,000, assuming lifetime (70-year) exposure at the level in question. A similar process is used to establish safe harbor levels for listed reproductive toxicants. Additional information in plain language on safe harbor levels is available from the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment at http://oehha.ca.gov/Prop65/background/p65plain.html

At Dive Right In Scuba, the safety of your in water experience is our highest priority. We go to great effort to select materials that offer superior value, quality, and durability while also being generally recognized as safe and reliable for the full life of the product. Dive Right In Scuba also works closely with many regulatory bodies, such as the US Coast Guard and Underwriter’s Laboratories, to ensure the longevity of your on-water safety through targeted selection of durable, long lasting materials and components that undergo significant validation testing before being used to manufacture end items. Sometimes the safety promise we offer appears at odds with the health and safety requirements of other legislation in certain parts of the world when some regulations are updated ahead of others. To ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements, Dive Right In Scuba has placed a warning on products that contain a Prop 65 listed chemical, either directly or as a part of the raw material supply chain. This allows us to comply with California law and provide our California consumers with the disclosure required by Prop 65, while still promising the safest on water experience possible.

Dive Right In Scuba is working diligently with regulatory bodies and our own manufacturing partners to continue to continue to improve our product performance and reduce the presence of less desirable chemicals. Water is a precious resource we all share that is important to the health and well-being of our planet and all people. Our goal is to continue to enhance your water life experience while reducing our overall impact to the planet and, in particular, its waterways. While it is a bit of a juggling act to achieve, we are confident you will see continued improvement in both the immediate and long term future. We hope this explanation will enable you to understand why you will be seeing warnings on some our products.

Thank you for your continued use of Dive Right In Scuba products.
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