Sidemount tank attachment

[diveongas]

What type of attachment do the majority of people use for sidemounting. I find it interesting that most people use hose clamps for deco bottles and stages,but use cam bands for sidemounting. I have experienced enough failures that I have eliminated cam bands for hose clamps.

Odd. Very odd. I've never had a cam band "fail" although they have come loose on rare occasion in SM (I use the ones with SS buckles). OTOH, I've had hose clamps "fail" out-right in SM, with a bottle then dandling from my front D ring. I always checked their condition prior to a dive, but the fact is they can bust for no other reason than brushing against something. BUT, if you're wed to using a hose clamp, there is a very simple, profound, and elegant solution. Don't be a cheapskate and use TWO of them on each bottle! The extra hose clamp band doesn't really take up any extra room or add any extra weight. The extra hose clamp band doesn't really take up any extra room or add any extra weight. Worth typing twice. It only costs money (OMG) and provides quite a bit of peace of mind! The chance of two failing on a single dive is completely unrealistic.

[CGriffing]

That's why static line on a clip around the neck can be handy. I've never had a cam band slip (not sure what everyone is doing that has), but I have had the cylinder come out of the bungee and drop but it only drops a couple of inches because of the line and clip.

What he said.

[Gdiver]

Cam bands never slip on me. You gotta know how to properly thread and tighten them.

[scubadude105]

Hose clamps on local tanks, but when travelling, cam bands are quick and easy, especially when you never know what tank you might end up with, despite planning.