Dive Rite TransPlate with Travel XT Wing Backplate and Wing Review
ByTorben Lonne – Editor and Co-founder at DIVEIN.com
Share
From the side the Travel XT stays flat against the tank instead of bulging out behind it. That slim profile is the whole reason to pack a travel wing rather than a full-size one.
Rigged and waiting, the wing barely reads behind the cylinder. That flat profile against the tank is the whole selling point.
Held up next to a rack of full size BCDs the point lands quickly: this is a travel rig first, and the bulk you save shows long before it gets wet.
Turning the rig around is the only way to see how the harness threads through the plate. It looks fiddly, but this is a one-time sizing job you set and then forget about.
Folded down like this the rig flattens into hand luggage territory, which is the entire reason a travel wing exists in the first place.
Continuous webbing means fewer parts to fail, but it also means you size the harness once, on land, with more patience than most divers bring.
The wing lifts clear of the plate on its own, so plate and bladder can be packed separately or either one swapped without rebuilding the rig.
Visibility was poor, trim was not. A travel wing earns its keep by holding you level when there is nothing around to reference against.
Silty inland water is the honest test for a travel wing. No reef to distract you, just whether the rig sits still on your back.
One of the most versatile backplate and wing setups, the Dive Rite TransPlate with Travel XT Wing offers a perfect blend of comfort, durability, and adaptability. This system excels in providing both recreational and technical divers with a streamlined and efficient setup.
Lightweight and comfortable, the system features pivot rings and adjustable clips that make it easy to don and doff, especially for those with shoulder issues. Durable construction with high-quality materials like marine-grade stainless steel and ballistic nylon ensures longevity.
Things we like:
Bungee system on the wing prevents the dreaded “taco” effect, maintaining excellent trim and buoyancy control
Modular setup is perfect for divers who like to customize their gear, adding pockets, weight systems, and other accessories
Lightweight and compact, it’s ideal for divers who travel frequently
Things we don't like:
System arrives disassembled, which might be a challenge for those new to backplate and wing setups
Premium materials and build quality come at a high price point that may be a consideration for budget-conscious divers.
We only list shops we would buy from ourselvesThis price grid only shows retailers we trust: shops we vet on returns, delivery, and what real customers say about them.All prices are checked daily.We earn a commission from some of the shops when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Excellent · verified retailer
DIVEIN's take
Why buy from Scuba.com?
Scuba.com is a specialist dive retailer, and multiple buyers describe responsive, practical help when an order or product issue needs attention. Several also report orders arriving quickly or in time for when they were needed.
What buyers say
Several buyers describe responsive replies and practical help when an order or product issue needed attention. They describe support that answers quickly and stays helpful.
Multiple buyers also report orders arriving quickly or in time for when they were needed. Delivery timing is the positive point they describe.
Worth knowing
Some buyers report slower replies or more follow-up than expected when they needed help after ordering. Others describe delivery problems after ordering. Keep the order confirmation and tracking details until the item actually arrives.
Checkout on scuba.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.
Shipping & returns
Free Super Saver shipping on logo items; no minimum; US 48 states. Some fees may apply. Ships from US Eligible returns: 30 days for a full refund; days 31–90 for exchange or store credit if unused. Original shipping charges aren't refunded.
House of Scuba publishes a defined return process for eligible items, including when credit or a refund applies and where fees or exclusions can affect the outcome. If you want the retailer's own terms in place before ordering, that is the most concrete reason to buy here.
It also states a continental U.S. free-shipping offer with exclusions, so the order terms are not left entirely to guesswork. That does not guarantee every item qualifies, but the policy itself is part of the buying case.
Worth knowing
Some customers describe friction around returns or refunds, and some also report slower replies or needing extra follow-up when they asked for help after ordering. Read the return terms closely before placing the order, especially the condition, packaging, and fee limits that can change the result.
DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
VISAAMEXDiscover
Checkout on houseofscuba.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.
Shipping & returns
Free shipping on orders over $50; exclusions apply. Ships from US Eligible returns within 60 days in new condition with original packaging qualify for 100% credit or refund.
Qualifying orders from Divers Supply ship free within the contiguous U.S. and to APO/FPO/DPO addresses. That covers the contiguous U.S. plus military and diplomatic mailing addresses.
Worth knowing
Some customers report that returns or refunds took more follow-up than expected. Others describe slower replies when they needed help after ordering. Budget for follow-up if your order needs attention after purchase.
DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
VISADiscoverPayPal
Checkout on divers-supply.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.
Shipping & returns
Free shipping on contiguous-US and APO/FPO/DPO orders of $49 or more; exclusions apply. 0–60 days: refund to original payment method; 61–120 days: store credit. Item must be unused and complete.
We only list shops we would buy from ourselvesThis price grid only shows retailers we trust: shops we vet on returns, delivery, and what real customers say about them.All prices are checked daily.We earn a commission from some of the shops when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Excellent · verified retailer
DIVEIN's take
Why buy from Scuba.com?
Scuba.com is a specialist dive retailer, and multiple buyers describe responsive, practical help when an order or product issue needs attention. Several also report orders arriving quickly or in time for when they were needed.
What buyers say
Several buyers describe responsive replies and practical help when an order or product issue needed attention. They describe support that answers quickly and stays helpful.
Multiple buyers also report orders arriving quickly or in time for when they were needed. Delivery timing is the positive point they describe.
Worth knowing
Some buyers report slower replies or more follow-up than expected when they needed help after ordering. Others describe delivery problems after ordering. Keep the order confirmation and tracking details until the item actually arrives.
Checkout on scuba.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.
Shipping & returns
Free Super Saver shipping on logo items; no minimum; US 48 states. Some fees may apply. Ships from US Eligible returns: 30 days for a full refund; days 31–90 for exchange or store credit if unused. Original shipping charges aren't refunded.
House of Scuba publishes a defined return process for eligible items, including when credit or a refund applies and where fees or exclusions can affect the outcome. If you want the retailer's own terms in place before ordering, that is the most concrete reason to buy here.
It also states a continental U.S. free-shipping offer with exclusions, so the order terms are not left entirely to guesswork. That does not guarantee every item qualifies, but the policy itself is part of the buying case.
Worth knowing
Some customers describe friction around returns or refunds, and some also report slower replies or needing extra follow-up when they asked for help after ordering. Read the return terms closely before placing the order, especially the condition, packaging, and fee limits that can change the result.
DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
VISAAMEXDiscover
Checkout on houseofscuba.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.
Shipping & returns
Free shipping on orders over $50; exclusions apply. Ships from US Eligible returns within 60 days in new condition with original packaging qualify for 100% credit or refund.
Qualifying orders from Divers Supply ship free within the contiguous U.S. and to APO/FPO/DPO addresses. That covers the contiguous U.S. plus military and diplomatic mailing addresses.
Worth knowing
Some customers report that returns or refunds took more follow-up than expected. Others describe slower replies when they needed help after ordering. Budget for follow-up if your order needs attention after purchase.
DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
VISADiscoverPayPal
Checkout on divers-supply.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.
Shipping & returns
Free shipping on contiguous-US and APO/FPO/DPO orders of $49 or more; exclusions apply. 0–60 days: refund to original payment method; 61–120 days: store credit. Item must be unused and complete.