I purchased the Aeris Atmos Lx back in 2005 and have been to Belize, Florida, Cozumel, New Jersey Ocean, Dutch Springs in PA and countless pool classes. What I like most about the BCD is that it looks brand new. It absolutely will not fade. It is nice and stable underwater in a vertical or horizontal position and is the same on the surface. I find that there is enough space in the pockets for stuff and plenty of clips for recreational diving. Also plenty of lift (45 lbs). I don’t find that it squeezes me that bad with it full of air. Then again, I wear my BCD a little loose to be more comfortable.
I set it up with the Aeris Air Link, so that you get another octo out of your dump valve and mounted my dive knife on the left side in the holes provided for mounting your knife.
Good luck. Dive safe.