8 Best BCDs in 2024 - Choosing the Right BCD for you!

Finding a BCD that is just right for you is hard. So, we set out to test a wide range of BCDs on the market.

The result is the 8 best BCDs in 2024.

0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Atomic Aquatics BC2
2:38 - Cressi Aquawing
4:46 - SEAC EQ-Pro
6:57 - Oceanic Biolite
9:08 - Aqualung Axiom i3+
11:15 - Mares Prestige SLS
13:48 - Dive Rite Hydro Lite
15:43 - Aqualung Rogue

All the BCDs in this guide have undergone testing by members of the DIVEIN staff. The process follows the same guidelines for all BCDs. Click here to learn more about how we test.

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[kennethjmcarthur]

I am quite happy with my Scubapro Hydros Pro. Great for travel. Always enjoy watching these videos for info on other products. Thanks.

[brotherbax]

Watching from Oregon. My wife and I are working on our open water certification and I’m already hooked. Planning some local beginner lake dives and we’ll rent gear at first, but I’m already researching for when we’re ready to buy. Your channel has great information and I’ll be checking back. Thanks for the reviews!

[darrellmaddox]

Thank you because I really wanted some more information on the Axiom i3+

[quickdry]

good review :) The Atomic is... well it's expensive, and it feels it. It's like riding in a plush luxury sporty car. Cumbersome and feels heavy but looks cool - I _do_ like the way the material doesn't hold water. You're dry moments after getting out of the water. As far as quick dump weights go on the Biolite - I have similar weight pocket on my SEAC BCD, haven't had any issues with the clips, I've seen a lot more people failing to clip their Atomic/Cressi/'pull handle' type weight pockets though. If someone is inclined to pass weights back up to someone before climbing onto a boat, then the system will be awful unless thy put the weights in a little back - but that is very much an edge case.

[alistairevans]

I personally would have put the Hollis ST-22 travel wing in the Cressi Aquawing's place. They are similarly priced wings, but the Hollis has a more adjustable deluxe harness, more D-Rings to customise your kit layout and generally felt more secure when diving with it.
Don't get me wrong, the Cressi is good, but I immediately preferred the Hollis when I did my first dive with it.

[nathanbaker]

Is that Fantasy Lake? I love that place.

[douglasljdunn]

Personally I prefer a basic hogarthian bp/w, al skeleton bp, double cam band, with replaceable inner donut bladder, dump valves, weight and trim pockets, lots of D rings

[wuenlbv]

Any thoughts on Hollis ST Travel or the HD Pro Compact?

[bloodymarvelous]

I don't think someone who wants to change to BP&W should get a back-inflate BCD. They should get a BP&W. Why waste your money on a halfway BCD instead of buying what you want?

[sennacher]

Regarding Cressi wing… One size Does NOT fit all.
Extremely short hose. They use the same Hose as for standard jacket style… so yes, the hose is Extremely short so it’s not fit for all. I have been diving it for 20+ dices…

Short hose, extremely low deflation…

Marketing Scam.

Ps yes I contacted Cressi and here is their response

The length of the Hose is the same as our traditional series. It's longer than all those hoses used from the other brands for BCs!

Same jacket style hose for a different concept of BCD…

Shame on Cressi

[cesiumalloy]

A Bouee Fenzy mark 6, blows this rubbish out of the water on safety grounds alone.