TransPac XT
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TransPac XT by Dive Rite
Dive Rite TransPac XT: Mountaineer Comfort, Submersible Durability
Carrying heavy steel tanks or a twinset across a parking lot often feels like torture. Dive Rite looked at high-end mountaineering backpacks and realized divers deserve that same level of load-bearing comfort. The TransPac XT takes the technology of a hiking pack—specifically the weight distribution and ergonomics—and adapts it for the underwater world. The result is a soft backplate and harness system that transfers the weight of your cylinders off your shoulders and onto your hips, making the walk to the water significantly easier.
Updates That Matter
Dive Rite refined this system based on real-world feedback. The shoulder straps now attach to the top of the backplate using pivot D-rings. This allows the straps to move naturally with your body, making adjustments smoother and the fit more precise. A redesigned, lower-profile chest plate improves how the side straps pivot, reducing bulk on your chest. They also updated the grommet placement, making it much easier to attach sidemount bungees or drysuit inflation bottles without fighting the webbing.
Support Where You Need It
The heart of this comfort is the integrated hip belt. Made from dual-density foam, it hugs your lower back and actually supports the rig rather than just strapping it to you. The molded foam lumbar pad features mesh airflow channels, which serve two purposes: they drain water instantly when you surface, and they provide ventilation topside. As a bonus, this lumbar pad doubles as a sleeve for your lift bag with an integrated pocket, keeping your profile clean.
Custom Fit for Every Diver
A generic "one-size-fits-all" approach rarely works in diving. The TransPac XT offers sizes ranging from Small to XXL, accommodating everyone from children to large adults. You can further fine-tune the fit using the transition plates at the shoulders and the customizable waist plate. If you ever damage your webbing, the waist belt is now removable for easy replacement.
Travel Ready
Despite being rugged enough for technical diving, the TransPac XT is surprisingly travel-friendly. It weighs less than 5 lbs (2.29 kg) and packs completely flat in your luggage. It is neutrally buoyant in the water, so you won't need to add extra lead to offset your harness.
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Features
- Mountaineer Suspension: Distributes weight across the hips and back, mimicking high-end hiking backpacks for superior comfort topside.
- Pivot D-Rings: Shoulder straps attach via pivot points to allow for natural movement and easier adjustment.
- Dual Density Hip Belt: Snugly hugs the lower back to provide critical cushioning and load support.
- Molded Lumbar Pad: Contoured for support with mesh channels for water drainage; also functions as a lift-bag sleeve.
- Removable Webbing: The waist belt webbing can be removed and replaced if it wears out or gets cut.
- Updated Grommets: Strategic placement allows for seamless attachment of external hardware like sidemount bungees.
- Travel Friendly: The soft backplate design allows the unit to pack flat for travel without sacrificing ruggedness.
- Chafe-Free Shoulders: Narrow, double-foam shoulder pads sit perfectly under the two-inch webbing to prevent digging.
Specs
- Brand: Dive Rite
- Model: TransPac XT
- Origin: Made in the U.S.A.
- Buoyancy: Neutral
- Wing Compatibility: Any Dive Rite XT or EXP wing
- Weights by Size:
- Small: 4 lbs 4 oz (1.95 kg)
- Medium: 4 lbs 8 oz (2.05 kg)
- Large: 4 lbs 12 oz (2.15 kg)
- XL: 4 lbs 14 oz (2.20 kg)
- XXL: 4.93 lbs (2.23 kg)
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WARNING: This Dive Right In Scuba product can expose you to certain chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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