What is a bailout cylinder for?

Emergency breathing gas for a safe ascent.

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  1. Adding buoyancy at the surface
  2. Emergency breathing gas for a safe ascent ✔
  3. Storing drinking water

Why: A bailout cylinder provides emergency gas so a diver can safely reach a place with more breathing gas.

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Answer: Emergency breathing gas for a safe ascent. A bailout cylinder provides emergency gas so a diver can safely reach a place with more breathing gas.

  1. Scuba diving en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scuba_diving
    A bailout cylinder provides emergency breathing gas sufficient for a safe emergency ascent.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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