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The Dive Rite TransPac harness, TransPlate harness, plus the TravelPac and VoyagerPac BCs are available in a wide range of sizes. While weight and height are a good starting point for determining your size,
a perfect fit requires addtional information. Please carefully take the actual measurements explained below to make sure you select exactly the right size.
- Shoulder to Waist Length -- To ensure proper shoulder strap length, measure from a point at the top of the shoulder to a point immediately below the waist, as shown in the accompanying diagram. Be sure to allow for exposure suit thickness.
- Torso Length -- The Standard lumbar backpad and soft backplate of the Transpac, or the standard metal backplate, is the size that most often fits average build men with back-of-neck measurements greater than 17 inches. XS/Small sizes come with Short lumbar backpads and soft backplates that are 2-inches shorter than those of larger sizes. This is the preferred TransPac, TravelPac, and VoyagerPac sizing for any diver whose back-of-neck to waist measurement is less than 17 inches (a range that includes most women). The TransPlate harness should use a Dive Rite 'short' metal backplate for measurements under 17 inches. Dive Rite also offers Tall versions of the L, XL and XXL TransPac harnesses with Long lumber backpads and soft backplates that are 2-inches longer than the standard size.
( * The Tall versions are not available for the TravelPac and VoyagerPac.) The Tall versions are for divers who are significantly taller than 6 feet in height.
- Waist -- The waist belt includes waist pads that are in proportion to the length of the shoulder strap. The top edge of correctly positioned waist belt will just cover the navel, not rest lower on the hips or higher on the diaphragm.
| TransPac |
TransPlate |
VoyagerPac
TravelPac |
Size |
Shoulder to Waist |
Torso |
Waist |
Weight |
Height |
| Yes | * | Yes |
X Small |
13 - 16 inches |
Short |
24 - 34 inches |
<90 lbs |
<5 feet |
| Yes | Yes† | Yes |
Small |
14 - 17.5 inches |
Short |
24 - 34 inches |
90 to 110 lbs |
<5 feet |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
Medium |
15 - 18 inches |
Standard |
24 - 34 inches |
110 to 150 lbs |
5 to 6 feet |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
Large |
17 - 22 inches |
Standard |
32 - 42 inches |
150 to 200 lbs |
5 to 6 feet |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
X Large |
18.5 - 23.5 inches |
Standard |
32 - 42 inches |
180 to 220 lbs |
5 to 6 feet |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
XX Large |
22.5+ inches |
Standard |
42+ inches |
220+ lbs |
5 to 6 feet |
| Yes | * | - |
Large/Tall* |
24+ inches |
Long |
32 - 42 inches |
> 200 lbs |
> 6 feet |
| Yes | * | - |
XL/Tall* |
24+ inches |
Long |
42+ inches |
>250 lbs |
> 6 feet |
| Yes | * | - |
XXL/Tall* |
24+ inches |
Long |
42+ inches |
>250 lbs |
> 6 feet |
Each size has an adjustment range so you may tighten or loosen the shoulder straps and waist belt
as needed to provide a perfect fit.
- XS is suitable for very small women and most children. (<90 lbs, <5 ft)
- Small is suitable for small women and larger children.
- Medium is suitable for average sized women, or shorter men.
- Large is suitable for average sized men.
- XL is suitable for larger divers or those with a muscular build.
- XXL is suitable for divers over 220 lbs.
- Tall versions are suitable for divers over 6 feet in height.
As a starting point for most people, consider what size t-shirt you normally wear. If you wear a mens Large T-shirt, then a Large is probably the best fit. If you wear a mens XL T-shirt, then choose an XL; and so on. If you are 'in between' two sizes then always choose the larger size.
† We now also offer the option of building a 'small' size TransPlate solution by using the medium size TransPlate harness and short aluminum backplate.
* Frankly, exceptionally short or tall individuals are not good candidates for BCD solutions based on metal backplates. Very short individuals will find the bottom edge
of the plate will dig uncomfortably into the bottom of their torso, or the tank(s) will ride too high on their back. Very tall individuals will find the the waist band will either ride much too high on their torso, or the tank(s) will sit to low on their back. We recommend considering a TransPac, which works for ALL singles and doubles, and is available in sizes to fit ANY individual.
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