Scuba Gear Reviews
Every piece of gear on this page has been personally dived, tested, and reviewed. Not in a pool and not for a sponsor, but in real dive conditions where performance matters. These reviews are written the same way I’d talk to a dive buddy after a trip: no hype, no marketing spin, and no tolerance for gear that fails to deliver. If I recommend something, it’s because I’ve used it and trust it. If I don’t, I’ll tell you why.
Click any gear name to read the full review, including performance notes, pros and cons, and whether I still dive it today. Want to understand how I build my kit? Start with How to Choose the Right Dive Gear For You.
| Brand | Gear Name | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| xDeep | Zen - Stainless Steel | Yes |
| Aqualung | Axiom i3 | No |
| Halcyon | Weighted Single Tank Adapter | Yes |
| Shearwater | Perdix II + Air Integration | Yes |
| Mares | Genius + AI | No |
| Apple | Watch Ultra 2 w/ Oceanic+ | Maybe |
| Fourth Element | Xerotherm Top/Bottom | Yes |
| Fourth Element | Arctic Top/Bottom | Yes |
| H2 | Short Bib 5/7mm | Yes |
| Santi | E.Lite+ Drysuit | Yes |
| 4th Element | Rock Hopper | Yes |
| DUI | Rock Boot | No |
| Mares | Avanti Quattro+ Fins | Yes |
| Deep6 | Eddy 'Flippers' | Maybe |
| OMS | Slipstream Fins | Yes |
| Suunto | SK8 | Yes |
| Halcyon | Master SPG | Yes |
| ScubaPro | MK19 EVO / G260 | Yes |
| Halcyon | Long Hose Stick | Yes |
| Faber | HP100 Steel Tanks (DIN) | Yes |
| Sharkskin | Titanium 2 Top & Bottom | No |
| Bare | Ultrawarmth Glove (3mm) | Yes |
| Bare | Ultrawarmth Glove (5mm) | Yes |
| Sharkskin | Titanium 2 Hood | No |
| Aqualung | Seawave Hood (7/4mm) | Yes |
| Halcyon | Tech Shorts | Yes |