Questions about this item:
Terry Q I have a very old Zeagle BCD now. I have to pull it way down onto my hips once in the water so my head doesn't hit the valve system. I have a long back. Does anyone have any problems with head/valve clearance when using this BC? It looks very comfortable.
CHRIS S I'm 5'9" 178 and used this bc for ~ 12 dives in Curacao in Augusta-great fit and found it mor comforatable than my Cressis. Liked the integrated weights and look forward to using it some more-great size and low weight. Hope this helps!!
JOHN N Terry, I'm 6 foot 3 inches and haven't had any problems with head/valve clearance. I dive once or twice a year and I like to bring my own gear. I love this Cressi Travelight BCD as it is great quality, excellent fitting and definately light weight. It still has weight intergration system which makes it very nice not to have to wear a weight belt. I recommend it to you.
BONNIE S I've had the Cressi for almost 3 years and do not have any issues with the tank valve hitting my head. this is a very comfortable BCD. The BCD was purchased for my husband, who is just over 6' tall.
Terry Q Thanks so much Bonnie! I'll give this bc a try-
PAUL J I am very happy with this BC, it is small and easy to pack in a normal travel bag and have no complaints about it.
Shopper Is this compatible with the Atomic SSI?
EUGENE B Not familiar with the Atomic brand.
MARK E I'm sorry. I don't have an answer for you. I never researched that option as I use a comventional octopus.
PAUL J Not sure,I like the BCD works for plane trips and weight in checked bags.
DMITRY P Depends how creative you are, The inflator tube is somewhat narrow, but I was able to attach my combo inflator/octo/dive alert.
Shopper What size for a male, 5'9" at 190 lbs 38" chest and 38" waist , please?
VAN B I have a medium and it fits me perfectly. I'm 5'6", 155# and 34" waist. I would recommend a large.
BEN B I'm 5'11, 190 lbs, 42' chest, 36" waist, and I wear a medium. They seem to run a little big. Hope this helps you.
WAYNE P I'd suggest a Large, but acknowledge you're on the border with a Medium. The final determinant might be what you wear underneath it.
CASEY G I'm 5'8" 195 with a 36 inch waste. I have a medium. It works but I wouldn't mind it being a little bigger.
MARK E I'm 5"8" and 165 lbs with a 36" waist. I have the large size and it fits very comfortably. I would call it slightly loose and not tight. I wear it with a full 3mm wetsuit with a 3mm hooded vest underneath. Depending on what thermal protection you're wearing, I might suggest you try the next larger size. It's a great travel BC. I love mine. If there is a size problem, you can exchange it at LeisurePro at no additional cost to you. Hope the info helps.
BRUCE M I am 5/11", 210 lbs, 38" waist and 44 chest. I ordered a Large, which fits OK, but a bit tight around the belly. I think a Large should fit you fine.
JAY B if you check the size chart, it should be pretty accurate. I am 5/6 about 155 and ordered the small, according to the specs on the chart. It fits perfectly. I love everything about this thing. It is my favorite of all gear.
Ken K What length is the quick disconnect hose that comes with this BC? Thanks.
DAVID S I'm not sure I understand the question. The quick disconnect is attached to the fill/empty control. While I don't know the exact length it is fairly "standard;" I've used the BCD with my regulator and with rented ones without an issue.
JOE H The quick disconnect hose is 28 inches long. The corrugated hose is 20 inches long. I replaced that hose with one from Oceanic (also 20 inches long) so I could attach my Air II to it. It's a great BC!
CLARE G My size S came with a 24 inch hose.
JEFFERY J F the corrugated hose is 20" long from the middle of the upper cap to the lower tip
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EUGENE B The hose that came with mine is 27" total length.
PS, I love this BC for travel.You wouldn't think that a BC with out a ridgid back plate would feel so good. When adjusted properly it is as good as my cold water gear.
Ken K Thanks, but what is a standard length?
DMITRY P It is standart lengh, but I replaced it since I like to use Airflow combo of a inflator with second stage and signaling device all-in-one
Shopper Is this BC compatible with the Atomic SS1?
CLARE G Sorry. Can't help on this one.
BEN P Haven't tried that one.
JOE H I don't know about the Atomic SS1, but I do know you can put a Scuba Pro Air II on it. The original hose is too small but Oceanic makes a replacment hose that flares out on one end to fit an Air II. The hose cost $14 from a local scuba shop. I just bought another Travelight BC for my wife and replaced the hose on her BC too. Works great!! Some shops don't know about this hose, but I can send the part number if you need it. (Sorry I don't have it with me now)
I love this BC.
MITCH R Hi,
I'm not sure what the atomic ss1 is, but it has all the standard fittings which are usually present in a bcd. I got this one for my wife, and she loves it and I'm a bit jealous. It functions well, is comfortable, and packs up into practically nothing. I'd check with leisure pro directly just to be sure, but my guess is it will work fine
MARK E I don't know for sure specifically about the Atomic SS1. I know several other brands are NOT compatible with the inflator screw attachment on the shoulder of the BC. They seem to be proprietary for the own brands only. Sorry I couldn't help more. I suggest you contact Cressi and Atomic directly. I'm sure they have toll free numbers you can locate by a web search.
CHRIS S im using an oceanic delta for last week for 10 dives/3 days and had absolutely no difficulties-nice an light and better than my zeagle....
JEFFERY J F no info about atomic ss1
we use a light weight (ie travel effective) cressi rig of reg, octo and gauges; has worked very well for diving in cozumel and dominica
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ROBERT G Sorry I do not know if they are compatible.
Shopper What size for a male, 5'-5.5" at 60 kg and 30-32" waist , please?
VICTOR S I'm a male, 5' 7" tall, weigh 200 lbs, and have a 32" waist and a 46" chest. I purchased the Large Cressi Travelight, and it fits me very well. I'm fortunate enough to live in NYC, so I was able to try on the BCD prior to purchasing. I'd imagine the Medium would be the correct size for you.
Side note: I've rented equipment before and this is the first BCD I ever purchased. I love it! Compacts very nicely for travel, very comfortable and was able to achieve neutral bouyancy very easily with it. When you inflate the BCD, the sides slide along the cummberbund, almost converting it from a jacket style BCD to a back inflating BCD. Hope this helps, and happy diving.
MAREK O I'd say Medium. I'm 6' and weigh 74 kg and I'm using L size. I think L may be little too big.
JAY B I don't know the translation of kg to lbs but I'm 5'6" and weigh about 150lbs. This thing fits perfectly as a small and is truly my favorite piece of equipment.
LINDA D This BCD in a Small fits me even a little on the larger size. I can pull the straps almost all the way down to fit it perfectly and I am 5 foot 4 inchest and 138 pounds. I think the small will fit you perfectly. This is a great BCD, you will love it. It is very comfortable and travels beautifully as it folds up so well. Very light and lives up to the Cressi rep. Linda
OTTO W I would say a Medium would be OK. Large is definitely to big, small could be thight.
qatsky A thanks guys ,, I've ordered a Small size I hope it's going to fit
PAWEL M I'm 6.0 and I weight 185 bought large and it was to big ,med fits me perfect
BARBARA S Don't know if this will help but I followed the Web page size chart and am happy with the fit. Female purchased a size small - Ht 5'3, Wt 145 pound, chest 36"
DANIELE M "I'm 5.7 at 75 kg 33" waist and I got a Medium size, it fits nicely with a 3mm wetsuit. Hope it helps. Dan Milanese"
DANIELE M I'm 5.7 at 75 kg 33" waist and I got a Medium size, it fits nicely with a 3mm wetsuit.
Hope it helps.
Dan Milanese
JONATHAN M I think I would go with a size small.
Shopper What is dry weight of this BCD?
PAUL K This question is best answered by the manufacturer. Please check the specs on the BCD
MARK E Size medium weighs 5.5 lbs
CLARE G My BCD is currently in storage so I can't give an exact weight. I have been pleased with the way it packs compactly for travel, and would recommend it. The Cressi website shows: Weight: 2.300 kg (XS), 2.400 kg (S), 2.500 kg (M), 2:600 kg (L) 2.800 kg (XL). This translates to approximately 5-6 lbs. depending on size.
MITCH R I don't have the exact weight, but it is extremely light and compact...it packs down to practically nothing. I got this for my wife and now I'm very jealous as my bcd is a monster in comparison. It works great & makes you wonder why all bcd's don't have this design.
ZEB M My Large BC weighs 2.5 kilo (5.5 lbs). Packes down to a normal shoebox. :)
ELLEN H Just weighed it with the bag: 6.8 lbs.
FRED M 4 pounds-10 ounces
JEFFERY J F the dry weight depends on the size
5.8 lbs for the large
5.3 lbs for the small
very nice bcd for travel and rec diving
Shopper Is there any Air 2 octo or similar available for the Travelight BCD?
LeisurePro S Check out Oceanic Air XS. Both Cressi and Oceanic use 3/4" corrugated hoses, so the Air XS should fit the Travelight just fine.
Shopper What size for a male, 6'-0" at 190 lbs and 34" waist?
LeisurePro S I would recommend a large.
Shopper Can this bc be stored folded in the bag or should it be stored on a hanger?
LeisurePro S The best way is to store it hung up on a hanger in a cool, dry place but you can store it in a bag/container though if you wish. If you want to pack it in a bag or a plastic container, make sure to put a little bit of air into the BCD before folding it.
Shopper How much weight can it carry? Are there pockets for trim weight?
LeisurePro S 30 lb capacity (20 lbs Diver releasable - 10 lbs non-diver releasable trim weights).
Shopper What are the weight ranges for an extra small and small size in this BC?
LeisurePro S Xsmall fits up to 115 pounds and the small is from 120-145 pounds.
Shopper Is the air two available with this BC?
LeisurePro S Sorry, the Air 2 won't fit on this BCD.
Shopper One tank strap or two?
LeisurePro S The travelight has a double tank strap.
Warranty Information
This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.
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This jacket has been specifically designed for those who travel by plane as it is the result of painstaking research on the most suitable materials for reducing weight to a minimum. Nothing has been left to chance in the search to achieve a record lightweight BCD, beginning with the material 210 denier nylon which is light yet very strong. All the D-rings are made from a light alloy (Size Medium weighs only 5.5 lbs.). The soft back pack is padded for comfort and incorporates a light rubber area to grip the cylinder with dual cylinder bands for stability.
The BCD is equipped with two large zippered accessory pockets for storage of your back-up light or small digital camera. Pockets supply more room then on other BCD's which can barely hold your dive gloves. The integrated Lock Aid quick-release weight system hold up to 20 lbs (9 kg), with 10 lbs (4.5 kg) in each pocket, and two additional rear non-releasable trim weight pockets that help increase stability in the water.
The waistband/cummerbund harness assembly is an independent suspension system that allows the cylinder and the diver to keep proper stability and avoid cylinder shifting on the back, while allowing the BCD's air cell to fully inflate away from the diver not causing restriction or crushing effect as with non-ergonomic designs. Adjustable sternum straps along with both torso adjustment straps are equipped with quick-release buckles.
BCD has three over-pressure relief/dump valves with two located on the left and right shoulders and a third lower valve on the rear right of the air cell. All three can be manually dumped two with pull cords and the other with the power inflator mechanism. The Travelight can be folded up in just a few seconds and fastened with a special retractable strap so that it can be stowed easily in its carry bag, which comes with a shoulder strap. TheTravelight's very light structure and its anatomical shape make it a very tight-fitting, hydrodynamic and streamlined when underwater.
buoyancy in: lbs / kg / size
13 lbs/6.1 kg/XS
18 lbs/8.2 kg/S
20.2 lbs/9.2 kg/M
29.2 lbs/13.3 kg/L
36 lbs/16.3 kg XL
- 210 denier nylon material, rubbery material (rear)
- Integrated Lock Aid weight system
- Two non-releasable rear trim weight pockets
- 2 large accessory pockets with zippers
- Fully padded back support panel
- Harness strap separate from the air cell
- Sternum Strap
- 3 relief and overpressure valves (the rear valves have front pull knobs)
- Double cylinder bands
- D-rings and rings in light alloy
- FAST system for folding/compacting the BC
- Velcro strap, closed in a lower zip up pocket for packing the BC
BCD, LP Quick Disconnect Hose, Weight Pockets, Carry Bag w/Shoulder Strap and Inflator
12/13/2011 4.0Not perfect, but close to perfection. By Kickick from Seoul, South Korea - Comfortable
- Easily Adjustable
- Diving Type:
- Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
By dpasikhov from Chicago, IL - Comfortable
- Durable
- Easily Adjustable
- Lots Of Features
- Diving Type:
- Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
By Surfside John from Houston, TX About Me Casual/ Recreational - Comfortable
- Compact
- Easily Adjustable
- Lightweight
- Lots Of Features
- Recreation
- travel
- Warm Water
- Diving Type:
- Drift Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
9/10/2011 4.0Well designed, durable BCD - Comfortable
- Durable
- Lots Of Features
- Diving Type:
- Drift Diving, Open Water Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
6/26/2011 (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful) 5.0The show is worth the dough By quikcolin from London, ON About Me Casual/ Recreational - Comfortable
- Easily Adjustable
- Lightweight
- Lots Of Features
- Tons of features
- Cold Water
- Everyday Diving
- Recreation
- Warm Water
- Diving Type:
- Open Water Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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