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Aqualung
Aqualung Rogue BCD
Aqualung Rogue BCD
The Rogue is a travel BCD that does not feel like one. Under 2.2kg, back inflation, 15 litres of lift, and a modular strap system that adjusts into 27 different size combinations. Most lightweight BCDs achieve their weight by removing things you wanted. This one mostly removes bulk.
The ModLock connectors are the reason it fits people that other BCDs do not. Shoulders and waist come apart and swap, so you are fitting a diver rather than picking small, medium or large and hoping. We have fitted these to divers who had given up on finding a comfortable jacket.
Fifteen litres of lift puts it firmly in the travel and warm water end of our BCD range. It will handle a drysuit and a steel cylinder at a push, but that is not what it was built for.
On this page
- Under 2.2kg, back inflation
- 15L / 35lb lift capacity
- ModLock connectors giving 27 size combinations
- SureLock II weight integration
- GripLock tank band with finger-saver
- Two folding pockets, stainless steel D-rings, octopus holder and knife attachment point
- 3-position bladder retraction system
15 litres is a travel lift figure
For a wetsuit and an aluminium cylinder, 15 litres is plenty. For a drysuit, undersuit and a steel 12 in UK water, it is marginal and you will want something with more lift. Be clear about which of those you are buying for before you order.
Why divers choose the Rogue
It actually fits
Twenty-seven size combinations from interchangeable shoulder and waist components is not marketing arithmetic. It means a diver with a short torso and broad shoulders, or a long torso and narrow waist, can get a BCD that sits properly rather than riding up or gaping. This is the single most common reason we sell one.
Back inflation puts you flat
Air behind you rather than around your waist means you float horizontal by default. Divers moving from a jacket BCD notice better trim and usually better air consumption on the first dive, because they stop fighting their own body position.
Genuinely light without feeling stripped
Under 2.2kg leaves real room in a 23kg baggage allowance. You still get integrated weights, two pockets, D-rings, an octopus holder and a knife attachment. Most BCDs this light have given up at least two of those.
Serviced and fitted here
A modular BCD is only as good as its setup. Like every BCD we sell, the Rogue can be serviced in-house at our UK dive centre, and we will set the ModLock configuration to your body before you take it away.
Features that matter underwater
SureLock II weight integration
Single-pull release with a positive lock. The thing to check on any integrated weight system is that it releases cleanly under load and stays put when it should. SureLock II does both, and it is worth practising the ditch in a pool before you need it.
GripLock tank band with finger-saver
The finger-saver is a small detail that stops you trapping a finger while cinching a cylinder. Anyone who has done that on a rocking boat will appreciate it. The band also holds position better than a plain cam band once wet.
3-position bladder retraction
As you dump air, the sides pull in rather than flapping. Less drag, less snagging, and a tidier profile. On a back-inflate BCD this matters because there is more bladder to manage than on a jacket.
Webbed daisy chain
Borrowed from military kit, and useful for exactly the reason it exists there: you can clip accessories where you want them rather than where the manufacturer put a D-ring.
Back inflation takes a dive to get used to
On the surface, a back-inflate BCD pushes you slightly face-forward compared to a jacket. It is not a fault, it is how they work, and you counter it by leaning back. Worth knowing before your first dive rather than discovering it in the water.
Who the Rogue is for
- Travelling divers who need to save baggage weight
- Divers who have never found a BCD that fits properly
- Anyone moving from a jacket BCD towards better trim
- Warm water divers wanting integrated weights and pockets in a light package
- Divers who want one BCD for holidays and occasional UK diving
Who it may not be for: regular UK drysuit divers carrying steel cylinders. Fifteen litres of lift is tight for that, and you would be better on a backplate and wing setup with more lift and more room to grow.
We wrote up how it performs for newer divers in our full Rogue review.
Specifications
| Product | Aqualung Rogue BCD |
|---|---|
| Style | Back inflation |
| Lift capacity | 15 L / 35 lb |
| Weight | Under 2.2 kg / 5 lb |
| Sizing | ModLock connectors, 27 size combinations |
| Weight system | SureLock II integrated |
| Tank band | GripLock with finger-saver and macro presets |
| Pockets | Two folding pockets |
| Attachments | Stainless steel D-rings, octopus holder, knife attachment point, webbed daisy chain |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Aqualung Rogue BCD suitable for UK drysuit diving?
It can be used, but 15 litres of lift is marginal with a drysuit and a steel cylinder. For regular UK diving we would point you at a backplate and wing with more lift instead.
How light is the Aqualung Rogue BCD?
Under 2.2kg, which makes it one of the lighter full-featured BCDs available and a genuine saving against a 23kg flight allowance.
What are ModLock connectors on the Rogue?
They are Aqualung's system for swapping shoulder and waist components, giving 27 possible size combinations. It lets the BCD be fitted to your body shape rather than sold in fixed sizes.
Does the Aqualung Rogue have integrated weights?
Yes, using the SureLock II system with a single-pull release. Practise ditching them in a pool before relying on it in open water.
Is back inflation better than a jacket BCD?
For trim underwater, generally yes, because the air sits behind you and puts you horizontal. On the surface a jacket holds you more upright. Most divers who switch to back inflation do not go back.
Buying the Rogue
This is the BCD we recommend to divers who travel and to divers who have struggled with fit. It is light, it is well specified, and the modular sizing solves a real problem rather than an invented one.
The one thing to be honest with yourself about is lift. If your diving is UK drysuit and steel, look at a wing instead. If it is warm water, or a mix, the Rogue is an easy recommendation.
Choose your size and colour above
Come in and let us set the ModLock configuration to your body, or tell us your measurements and usual exposure suit and we will do it before shipping.
Comparing travel BCDs? See the full Aqualung range for how the Rogue sits against the rest of the line.