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Brand: Oceanic

Located in: Essential Equipment, Snorkels

If a drop-away mouthpiece is doesn't keep your snorkel far enough out of your way, then give the Oceanic Snorkel Pocket a try. When you don't need the snorkel, simply fold it up and put it in your BCD pocket until you're ready to use it again. Don't worry you aren't giving up any functionality because of this convenient design. The Snorkel Pocket comes with Oceanic's dry top deflector to keep water out of your snorkel while you're swimming at the surface and the one-way valve offers you easy clearing.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 15 reviews)

87% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Comfortable mouthpiece(8), Ergonomic design(9), Purge valve(7), Resistant to flooding(4)

Best Uses:

Scuba diving(11), Snorkeling(5), Vacation(5)

Describe Yourself:

Advanced diver(5), Recreational diver(6)

Great Snorkel for Travel!!!!!!!

By Diver Down

from Washinton St. on 2/3/2010

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable Mouthpiece, Ergonomic Design, Purge Valve, Resistant To Flooding

Best Uses:

Pool, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Spearfishing, Vacation

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic POCKET Snorkel:

Great Product for travel, local, tech, or rescue divers!!! Thanks for a great snorkel.

Great for drift diving...

By LPShanet

from New York, NY on 1/7/2010

Pros:

Comfortable Mouthpiece

Best Uses:

Scuba Diving

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic POCKET Snorkel:

This is a good snorkel for drift diving, kelp diving and cave/wreck penetration, as it lets you carry it in a BC pocket, and avoid drag and snags. It's also good for those who just don't like having a snorkel hanging from their mask, but still want to have one with them just in case.

It could fold even smaller, but it definitely fits in most BC pockets, and performs quite well. It may not be quite as feature-rich as the most sophisticated regular snorkels available, but it beats many non-foldables in performance and comfort and seems to last well so far.

Too narrow

By Adam Helberg

from Santa Ana, CA on 10/11/2009

Cons:

Restricted Airflow

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic POCKET Snorkel:

It sticks well to the mask strap. However I tried this snorkel during a surface swim and the narrow width causes restricted breathing. It was really hard breathing. My Aqualung Impulse snorkel breathes much easier but is not foldable.

Lop off the top

By Mr. X

from Houston, TX on 9/1/2009

Best Uses:

Scuba Diving

Describe Yourself:

Professional Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic POCKET Snorkel:

I lopped off the top and replaced it with a dry valve off of another snorkel. It works great now and still fits in my BCD pocket. You might also want to replace the mouth piece with your favorite as well.

Excellent Backup

By ProudPapaK

from Gulf Coast on 6/11/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Best Uses:

Scuba Diving

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic POCKET Snorkel:

This is perfect for what I intend to use it for...a pocket snorkle while SCUBA diving that won't be used unless I need it for contingentcy. Excellent. I don't wear a snorkle while diving ,but, I like to have one.

love it

By Bob

from Iowa on 5/28/2009

Pros:

Comfortable Mouthpiece, Ergonomic Design

Best Uses:

Scuba Diving

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic POCKET Snorkel:

fits my bc pocket. mounts easily to mask with included mount.

Not for extended snorkeling

By Brad

from Palm Harbor, FL on 4/4/2009

Pros:

Easy onoff, Ergonomic Design, Foldable - fits in pocket, Purge Valve

Cons:

Floods Easily

Best Uses:

Scuba Diving

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic POCKET Snorkel:

Bought this as a used demo condition snorkel. Am glad that I didn't pay full price. This snorkel is best used for light chop and light snorkel requirements while diving. Do not use this snorkel for extended shore dives or rough waters. It floods easily and while it purges well it makes usage difficult. I used both this and my hyperdry in the exact same conditions on separate days and the hyperdry didn't allow any water in the top. Folds great - and is perfect for moving out of the way - just not snorkeling.

Awesome Snorkel

By Wish I Was Diving

from Minneapolis, MN on 8/18/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Ergonomic Design, Fits in BCD pockets, Resistant To Flooding

Best Uses:

Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Vacation

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic POCKET Snorkel:

I wanted a snorkel that I could put in my BCD pocket rather than wear while diving and this one works great. I have used it in several rental BCDs and it has fit in all of them. The velcro attachement makes it super easy to attach when needed.

I also have used it just snorkeling several times and it is the best snorkel I have used. Even in waves it stays very dry. I was worried it would flop around a bit, but it works as well as my rigid snorkels.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Compact

By mrballardman

from Central California on 8/7/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Ergonomic Design

Cons:

Floods Easily

Best Uses:

Scuba Diving, Vacation

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic POCKET Snorkel:

I do not like having a snorkel attached to my mask all the time. This is the perfect alternative, I just put it in the BCD pocket and use it when required.

Sticks to your mask like glue

By RaginCajun

from Katy Tx on 6/4/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable Mouthpiece, Ergonomic Design, Purge Valve

Best Uses:

Pool, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic POCKET Snorkel:

Sticks to your mask like glue. Some find it hart to detach, but I don't just gotta have fingernails.

The elastic wrap isn't fancy, and I'm concerned about losing it since it's not attached to anything.

Snorkel works fine. No complaints.

I hate snorkles but.....

By Ragin Cajun

from Katy Tx on 5/7/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable Mouthpiece, Ergonomic Design, Purge Valve

Best Uses:

Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic POCKET Snorkel:

I hate snorkles, but this is the exception. The permanent mask velcro attachment stays put and holds tight. Snorkel folds neatly and fints in a BC pocket. The included strap holds it folded nicely.

Service & Delivery comments:

Prompt delivery. 100% accurate every time.

LP really delivers!

Good, compact, dry snorkel

By Skipper Dave

from Illinois on 1/23/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable Mouthpiece, Purge Valve, Resistant To Flooding

Best Uses:

Scuba Diving, Vacation

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic POCKET Snorkel:

Elastic strap easy to lose
Like the velcro attachment

Wouldn't be caught without it!!!!!!!!!!!

By N/A

from Daphne, Alabama on 1/17/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable Mouthpiece, Ergonomic Design, Purge Valve, Resistant To Flooding

Best Uses:

Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Spearfishing, Vacation

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic POCKET Snorkel:

Easy to use and store. No problems about "being in the way" or too bulky.

Great for BC pocket

By Scuba Waz

from Queensland, Australia on 11/8/2007

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic POCKET Snorkel:

Both my girlfriend and I have one of these as we don't like wearing a snorkel when diving, however you never know when you may be in for a surface swim. This folds up and fits in a bcd pocket nicely. It also features oceanic's handy quick attach/detatch velcro system.

I'm usually not fussy about snorkels, however I did find this a little wet, compared to others I have used. My girlfriend however is the fussiest when it comes to snorkels and she quite likes this one..... so, as with lots of things, each to their own. The convenience factor far outweighs any drawbacks.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Good solution for divers.

By A1erCRU

from Laguna Beach on 10/10/2007

Pros:

Comfortable Mouthpiece, Ergonomic Design, Purge Valve, Velcro mask mount system

Best Uses:

SCUBA Diving

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic POCKET Snorkel:

Great answer to the question: whether to carry a snorkel or not while diving. Folds easily into my BC pocket.

I also like the velcro mask attachment system, no fumbling with a clip.

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