Scuba Gear Advice
Use this hub to make confident gear choices. Compare buying vs renting, plan purchases that match your diving, follow tiered recommendations, and use detailed buying guides when you are ready to upgrade.
Philosophy & Ownership
Understand the tradeoffs behind gear ownership and standardization, and when advanced options make sense for recreational divers.
Renting vs Owning
One of the first big decisions divers face is whether to rent or own. It depends on how often you dive, where you dive, and your personal preferences.
Which Gear & Why
Choose scuba gear that fits your goals, budget, and future plans. Buy gradually, focus on fit, reliability, and service, and skip one size package deals.
Buying Guides
Practical buying guides for core scuba gear. Choose the right gear like mask, wetsuit, fin, BCD, computer, regulator, SMB and bags without wasting money.
If you just want the cheat sheet for what to buy....here you go