Scubapro

Scubapro Go BCD, Quick Cinch, BPI

A front-adjustable travel jacket BCD that folds compactly, built around Scubapro's patented Quick Cinch tank buckle.

Travel-friendly

Lighter and more packable than a standard BCD of the same lift capacity, aimed at divers who fly to their diving.

Scubapro Go BCD, Quick Cinch, BPI
3.9Comparison Score
$739
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Released2022
Stylejacket
Weight-integratedYes
Lift capacity22.5 lbs
Backplatenone
D-rings5
Trim pocketsNo
Material210D nylon with RF-welded seams, wraparound bladder
Travel-friendlyYes
Dry weight2540g
Fitunisex
SizesXS–XL

"Lift capacity" is the manufacturer-rated buoyancy the wing/bladder can provide at the surface. Match it to your exposure suit, tank, and weighting, not the biggest number available.

Pros
  • At 5.6 lb it's one of the lightest jacket-style BCDs Scubapro sells, and folds into an included travel bag
  • Patented Quick Cinch tank buckle adjusts to fit any cylinder size with minimal effort
  • Two quick-draining cargo pockets, two octo pockets, and integrated quick-release weight pouches
Cons
  • Scubapro doesn't publish a single lift-capacity figure; independent estimates put it around 22.5–42.7 lb depending on size
  • Front-adjustable wraparound design is bulkier in the water than a back-inflation travel BCD like Scubapro's own Navigator Lite
Diver community sentiment
Mostly positive

Divers on Scubaboard generally describe the Go as snug-fitting, well-made, and notably light and packable for travel, with praise for the large weight/cargo pockets and quick-drying material. Some note it feels more substantial underwater than its "travel BC" weight suggests, though a few prefer back-inflate designs over its jacket style. Reported complaints are minor: one long-term owner had the lower dump valve spring rust with no replacement option, and a magazine reviewer flagged narrow side pockets too tight for a DSMB and an inflator button placement he found awkward.

Scubaboard: Go vs Aqualung Zuma comparisonScubaboard: Go vs Cressi Air TravelDIVE Magazine: Scubapro Go review

Summarized from public forum discussion (Scubaboard, Reddit, and similar), not a survey we ran ourselves. See the linked threads for the original conversations.

The Go is Scubapro’s lightweight, front-adjustable travel BCD, built from 210D nylon with RF-welded seams around a wraparound air bladder. It uses the same patented Quick Cinch tank buckle system as other Scubapro jacket BCDs, along with rotating quick-release shoulder buckles, a water-draining Airnet backpack, and integrated quick-release weight pouches. At 5.6 lb it’s aimed at divers who want a full-featured jacket BCD that still folds down small enough for carry-on travel.