Scubapro

Scubapro Rebel BCD, Small Diver

A front-adjustable jacket BCD sized specifically for smaller divers, with a wraparound bladder and swappable small/large cummerbunds.

Scubapro Rebel BCD, Small Diver
$569
Released2021
Stylejacket
Weight-integratedYes
Lift capacity
Backplatenone
D-rings4
Trim pocketsNo
Material420D nylon
Travel-friendlyNo
Dry weight2531g
Fitunisex
SizesOne size, with interchangeable small and large cummerbunds
Pros
  • Purpose-built for smaller divers rather than a scaled-down unisex design, with both small and large cummerbunds included for fit
  • At 5.58 lb it's light and easy to travel with, even though it isn't marketed as a dedicated travel BCD
  • Front-integrated gravity-release weight pockets load and release quickly
Cons
  • Scubapro doesn't publish a lift-capacity figure for this model, making direct spec comparison harder
  • Only four D-rings (two large, two small), fewer than Scubapro's larger jacket and back-inflation BCDs

The Rebel, Small Diver is Scubapro’s front-adjustable jacket BCD built specifically for smaller-framed divers, rather than simply offering the smallest size of a unisex line. It wraps a 420D nylon bladder around the torso, secured by Scubapro’s Balanced Power Inflator and two dump valves, with front integrated gravity-release weight pockets and both small and large cummerbunds included to fine-tune the fit. It’s aimed at petite or younger divers who find standard jacket BCDs too large even at the smallest listed size.