Oceanic Jetpack BCD – Discontinued Legacy Travel System
The Oceanic Jetpack Complete Scuba Travel BCD System has been discontinued and is no longer available for purchase from Fat Guy Scuba Supply. We are keeping this page available as a reference for divers researching the Jetpack and to help shoppers find current alternatives with similar travel, back-inflation or larger-diver benefits.
About the Oceanic Jetpack
The Jetpack combined a fully adjustable travel BCD with a detachable semi-dry backpack, creating an unusual all-in-one system for transporting dive gear and then using the BCD at the destination. It was designed around airline travel, compact packing and carrying a complete recreational dive setup.
Oceanic Jetpack Specifications
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BCD lift: 30 lb
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Releasable weight capacity: up to 14 lb
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Non-releasable trim weight capacity: up to 10 lb
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Fit: highly adjustable one-size harness, cummerbund and lumbar system
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BCD weight: approximately 6.25 lb
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Combined BCD/backpack weight: approximately 8.25 lb
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Backpack capacity: approximately 42 liters
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Manufacturer part number: 08-1050
Current Alternatives to the Oceanic Jetpack BCD
There is no exact current replacement for the Jetpack's combination of BCD and detachable travel backpack. The best alternative depends on what attracted you to the Jetpack in the first place.
If lightweight travel was your primary reason for considering the Jetpack, the Oceanic BioLite BCD is our first alternative to consider. The BioLite is purpose-built for dive travel, weighs approximately 5.5 lb and uses a low-profile backpack that folds for easier packing. It also retains integrated weight capability while eliminating much of the bulk associated with traditional BCD designs.
Shop the Oceanic BioLite BCD →
If the Jetpack's lightweight design and back-inflation configuration were the priorities, consider the Hollis LTS Light Travel System. The LTS weighs approximately 5 lb and provides 30 lb of lift, making it particularly relevant for divers who want a streamlined travel BCD with rear inflation.
Shop the Hollis LTS Travel BCD →
If fit, room and buoyancy capacity matter more than minimizing luggage weight, the Oceanic Excursion Back-Inflate BCD in XXL is the strongest alternative in the FGSS catalog. It maintains a back-inflation design while providing a configuration intended for divers who need substantially more room and buoyancy capacity than a minimalist travel BCD.
Shop the Oceanic Excursion XXL →
Which Jetpack Alternative Should You Choose?
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Travel and minimum packing weight: Oceanic BioLite
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Lightweight plus back inflation: Hollis LTS
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Larger-diver fit and greater buoyancy capacity: Oceanic Excursion XXL
The Oceanic Jetpack was a distinctive product, so no current BCD duplicates every feature. Choosing the replacement based on the feature you valued most is more useful than looking for a product with the same form factor.
For additional options, browse our BCDs for big, tall and broad-chested divers and other buoyancy systems available from Fat Guy Scuba Supply.
