Cressi Patrol BCD

Cressi Patrol BCD

The Patrol gives you a lightweight back-inflation setup with practical weight integration. Its Air-Net padded harness supports the cylinder, while the roll-away cargo pocket provides storage when you need it and folds away when you do not.

Features and benefits

• Harness support. The Air-Net padded harness supports the system against your body. Adjust it over your usual exposure suit so the cylinder stays secure while your shoulders and chest can move comfortably.
• Accessible weight handling. The Flat Lock Aid system secures removable ballast in dedicated pockets. The release handles make the weights accessible when required; check both pockets are fully locked after fitting them.
• Useful storage. Storage includes roll-away cargo pocket. Keep accessories together in the available pockets.
• Equipment attachment. D-ring layout: 6 plastic. The attachment points give clipped accessories a consistent, reachable position and help prevent loose gear from trailing below you.
• Air-Net contact padding. Mesh padding cushions the harness contact areas and lets rinse water drain, supporting comfort during use and drying afterwards.

Fit and configuration

Select the appropriate size or harness adjustment for your body and exposure suit. Fit details: Harness and chest strap adjust one size up or down. Choose enough lift for your complete cylinder and equipment configuration. Lift capacity, ballast-pocket capacity and the BCD’s dry weight describe different things; use the size-specific values in Technical Specs when comparing options.

Care, rinsing and storage

After every dive, rinse the BCD, harness, buckles and accessible fittings with fresh water, paying attention to salt and sand around the inflator, dump valves and weight-pocket releases. Follow the Cressi manual’s procedure for the fitted inflation system, including keeping the power inflator pressurised where specified.

Dive Gear Australia recommends Gear Aid Revivex BC Cleaner 10 oz for cleaning the outer surfaces and internal air cell. It helps remove salt, chlorine and residue while conditioning suitable rubber and plastic parts. Use the dilution on the cleaner’s label and follow the equipment manual.

Rinse the air cell internally through the opening specified in the manual, using fresh water and the recommended cleaner dilution when needed. Gently rotate the equipment to reach the inside surfaces, drain through the specified outlet, then rinse until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly before drying.

Allow the BCD to dry in the shade, then store it slightly inflated in a cool, dry place without tight folds or heavy gear on top. Before diving, check that it holds air and that inflation controls, dump valves, straps and weight releases work correctly. Follow the manufacturer’s service schedule and have leaks, sticking controls or damage checked by an authorised technician.