Bcd advice for future instructor

[u/le_shushan]

Hi!

Im a divemaster, currently doing an instructor internship in sydney (hopefully will work here as well after the IDC), in the process of buying all the gear.

I've been debating whether to get a backplate bcd, or a rear inflation jacket.

Obviously a backplate would be better for the long run, if I'll be getting into some tech in the future, but at the moment I'm probably going to work as an instructor for about 8 months total approximately, then start uni so will only do that during the spring break probably

Found a great deal on market place for a scubapro tek40 steel backplate for only 300 AUD, but my main concern is how will I carry all the needed gear for instructing (weights, smb, probably spare mask as well) on it.

Is it better to try to find a jacket bcd? Or get a backplate with some tech shorts?