Abstract: A protective apparatus for a pressurized breathing vessel consists of a protective valving member and carrying member. The protective valving member is a rigid member with apertures that allow the gauge and top of the pressurized vessel to be accessible. It also has a slot that extends from the bottom and hook and loop material for attachment to the carrying member. The carrying member is flexible and has mating hook and loop material for attaching the member to the protective valving member. When the carrying member is wrapped tightly around the protective member the slot decreases in size and the protective valving member is held securely to the pressurized breathing vessel.