Dive Rite Bellows Horizontal Zip Pocket

Best For

• Technical and recreational diving
• Backplate-and-harness systems
• Sidemount diving
• Carrying backup and emergency accessories
• Divers who want expandable horizontal storage
• Organizing slates, reels, lights, spare masks, and similar gear

Key Features

• Horizontal Opening: Opens along the long edge for convenient access to stored equipment.
• Two Storage Compartments: Helps separate and organize frequently carried dive accessories.
• Expandable Bellows: Internal depth expands from approximately 0.5 to 1.5 inches to accommodate bulkier equipment when needed.
• SuperFabric® Front: Abrasion-resistant front panel helps protect the pocket in demanding diving environments.
• 1000-Denier Ballistic Nylon: Rugged back construction provides excellent resistance to tearing and abrasion.
• Heavy-Duty Zippers: Secure the compartments while maintaining convenient access to stored gear.
• 36-Inch Internal Lanyard: Adjustable looped lanyard provides a secure attachment point for tools and accessories inside the pocket.
• Quick-Drain Mesh Panel: Heavy-duty mesh allows trapped water to drain efficiently.
• Multiple Mounting Options: Can attach directly to 2-inch harness webbing, function as a sidemount butt pouch, or use a single-clip mounting configuration.
• Stainless Steel D-Rings: Two 1-inch D-rings provide attachment points for compatible bolt snaps.
• Black Color: This listing is for the Black version only.

Specifications

• Brand: Dive Rite
• Product Type: Expandable Dive Pocket
• Orientation: Horizontal
• Storage Compartments: 2
• Front Material: SuperFabric®
• Back Material: 1000-Denier Ballistic Nylon
• Closure: Heavy-Duty Zippers
• Dimensions: Approx. 6 x 8 x 1.5 in
• Expandable Internal Depth: Approx. 0.5–1.5 in / 1.3–3.8 cm
• Internal Lanyard: 36 in / 92 cm, Adjustable
• Weight: 4.4 oz / 125 g
• Drainage: Heavy-Duty Mesh Panel
• Harness Webbing Compatibility: Standard 2 in / 50 mm Webbing
• D-Rings: 2 Stainless Steel, 1 in / 25 mm
• Color: Black

Attachment Options

The Bellows Horizontal Zip Pocket offers several mounting configurations to suit different dive systems:

• 2-Inch Harness Webbing: Two nylon loops on the back of the pocket slide over standard 2-inch / 50 mm harness webbing.
• Sidemount Butt Pouch: Two 1-inch / 25 mm stainless steel D-rings can be used with compatible double bolt snaps to clip the pocket behind the diver.
• Single-Clip Mount: The pocket can also be mounted using a compatible double-ended bolt snap.

Expandable Storage

The bellows design allows the pocket to remain relatively low profile when lightly loaded while expanding to approximately 1.5 inches deep when additional storage space is required. Suitable contents include slates, maps, dive tables, spare masks, reels, Jon lines, and lights.

Internal Lanyard

A 36-inch / 92 cm adjustable internal lanyard provides a secure attachment point for tools and accessories. Equipment can remain tethered while being removed from the pocket, reducing the chance of accidentally losing an item underwater.

What's Included

• One Dive Rite Bellows Horizontal Zip Pocket in Black

FAQs

How many compartments does the pocket have?
The Bellows Horizontal Zip Pocket has two storage compartments for organizing dive accessories.

How large is the pocket?
The pocket measures approximately 6 x 8 x 1.5 inches and weighs approximately 4.4 oz / 125 g.

Does the pocket expand?
Yes. Its bellows design expands from approximately 0.5 inch to 1.5 inches deep as additional storage space is needed.

Can it mount directly to a harness?
Yes. Two loops on the back slide over standard 2-inch / 50 mm harness webbing.

Can it be used as a sidemount butt pouch?
Yes. Two stainless steel D-rings allow the pocket to be clipped into a compatible sidemount configuration using double bolt snaps.

Are bolt snaps included?
No. Compatible double bolt snaps are sold separately.

Does it have an internal attachment point for accessories?
Yes. A 36-inch adjustable looped lanyard is built into the pocket for securing tools and other accessories.

Does water drain from the pocket?
Yes. A heavy-duty mesh panel allows water to drain quickly after use.

What color is available in this listing?
This listing is for the Black version only.

Care & Maintenance

Rinse the pocket thoroughly with fresh water after diving, especially after saltwater exposure. Open the compartments and allow the pocket and internal lanyard to dry completely before storage. Periodically inspect the zippers, mesh panel, stitching, webbing loops, D-rings, SuperFabric® panel, and attachment hardware for wear or damage.

Expert Insight

The Dive Rite Bellows Horizontal Zip Pocket is particularly versatile because it works equally well as a harness-mounted accessory pocket or a sidemount butt pouch. Its expandable profile provides useful storage without remaining unnecessarily bulky when lightly loaded, while the internal lanyard gives divers a secure way to retrieve tethered equipment without losing it during a dive.