Mares Magellan Dive BCD
Mares Magellan – Lightweight, Foldable BCD for Travel Diving
The Mares Magellan Dive BCD is designed for divers who want exceptional portability, comfort, and dependable buoyancy control while traveling. Its lightweight, jacket-style design features a soft, foldable construction without a rigid backplate, making it easy to pack while providing excellent comfort and stability in the water.
Built specifically for travel and warm-water diving, the Magellan combines an ergonomic harness, integrated weight system, and streamlined profile to deliver reliable performance wherever your diving adventures take you.
Why Choose the Mares Magellan Dive BCD
- Ultra-lightweight design minimizes travel weight and bulk.
- Fully foldable construction packs easily into dive luggage.
- Jacket-style design provides balanced buoyancy and excellent surface comfort.
- Integrated weight system offers convenient and secure weight management.
Key Features
- Lightweight jacket-style BCD.
- Foldable design without a rigid backplate.
- Ergonomic concave shoulder straps.
- Integrated quick-release ballast weight system.
- Compact profile for travel and liveaboards.
- Durable construction for frequent diving.
Perfect For
- Travel and vacation diving.
- Warm-water and resort diving.
- Divers seeking a lightweight, packable BCD.
- Divers who prefer a traditional jacket-style buoyancy compensator.
- Frequent recreational divers.
Designed for Easy Travel and Comfortable Diving
The Mares Magellan Dive BCD combines lightweight portability, dependable buoyancy control, and ergonomic comfort in a compact design that is ideal for travel. Its foldable construction and streamlined fit make it an excellent choice for divers looking to reduce luggage weight without sacrificing performance.
Fit and Sizing
The Mares Magellan Dive BCD follows Mares' official sizing guidelines to provide optimal comfort, buoyancy control, and stability. Selecting the correct size improves fit both at the surface and underwater. If you are between sizes or plan to wear thicker exposure protection, professional fitting through an authorized Mares dealer is recommended.
| Size | Body Weight | Height | Chest | Waist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS / XS | <55 kg | <165 cm | 70–90 cm | <95 cm |
| S / M | 50–80 kg | 165–180 cm | 75–115 cm | 85–115 cm |
| L / XL | >70 kg | >170 cm | 100–120 cm | 105–120 cm |
Note: Sizing information is based on official Mares manufacturer guidelines. If you are between sizes or plan to dive with thicker exposure protection, professional fitting through an authorized Mares dealer is recommended.





