Helping divers make informed choices about training, skills, safety, and gear.

My Spare Scuba Gear

Not all the gear I purchase ends up a good or useful purchase. Some of it ends up in a spare bin to hand out to friends or to replace a primary broken item in a pinch.

How This Page Works

This page auto builds a list of my spare gear from my personal gear database that I maintain. It reflects what I actually keep as backups, organized by category so it is easy to browse.

This page reflects my personal experience and preferences based on my diving style, training, and the conditions I dive in. Gear selection is highly individual, and what works for me may not be ideal for everyone. If you are unsure about equipment choices, I recommend testing different options in real diving conditions before making a decision.

Leg3nd

Aqualung - Leg3nd

A reliable, cold-water-capable regulator that served as my primary for 80+ dives. It performed well in all conditions with no issues, but I switched to ScubaPro due to local service availability. It now lives in my backup kit and still earns my trust.

Read Full Gear Review ( 7.6 / 10 )

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Watch Ultra 2 w/ Oceanic+

Apple - Watch Ultra 2 w/ Oceanic+

<p>I already owned the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for everyday use, so I was curious how it would perform with the Oceanic+ app in real-world dives. I tested it in both cold Midwest quarries and warm reef dives in <a href="/trips/2025-fiji-trip.php">Fiji</a>. I never intended to use it as a primary computer, but I wanted to see how well it handled casual scenarios. The short answer: it’s fine for shallow vacation dives, but nowhere near a substitute for a dedicated dive computer.</p>

Read Full Gear Review ( 5.7 / 10 )

Titanium 2 Top & Bottom

Sharkskin - Titanium 2 Top & Bottom

The Sharkskin Titanium top and bottom were a major letdown, with exaggerated thermal claims, poor fit, and zero brand support. Making it easily the most regrettable gear purchase I’ve made.

Read Full Gear Review ( 3.6 / 10 )

One -  "Chuck Taylor"

Poseidon - One - "Chuck Taylor"

A high-top, sneaker-style dive shoe best suited for warm water and pool dives. It offers excellent grip, fits in standard fins without issue, and stands out for its unique style. However, the original insole on my pair disintegrated due to poor material choice, requiring replacement. After a simple bungee lace and insole mod, it became a reliable and comfortable part of my warm-water kit. Recommended, but only if the insole flaw has been fixed in the current version.

Read Full Gear Review ( 6.4 / 10 )

Dive Right Bellows Thigh Pocket

- Dive Right Bellows Thigh Pocket

Seawave Hood (7/4mm)

Aqualung - Seawave Hood (7/4mm)

I bought the Seawave to pair with my 7mm Bare wetsuit for cold-water diving. With 7/4mm neoprene and a large bib, it aims to keep warmth in and water out, and with careful layering it does.

Read Full Gear Review ( 8.2 / 10 )

Aleutian Gloves (5mm)

Aqualung - Aleutian Gloves (5mm)

Warm but poorly built, the Aqualung Aleutian 5mm gloves handled cold water well but fell short in durability and dexterity. Seams started unraveling after just a few dives, and the bulky fit made gear handling difficult.

Read Full Gear Review ( 4.9 / 10 )

Reactive II (7mm)

Bare - Reactive II (7mm)

Was my first wetsuit and served me well for cold quarry dives, though it was sometimes too warm in summer. It fits perfectly and is extremely warm, but I no longer use it often now that I dive in a drysuit. I keep it as a backup, but I wouldn’t pay the premium for the Reactive line again.

Read Full Gear Review ( 7.8 / 10 )

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Mares i3 Mask

- Mares i3 Mask

XS Scuba Snorkel

- XS Scuba Snorkel

Eddy 'Flippers'

Deep6 - Eddy 'Flippers'

Precision focused and neutrally buoyant. Probably more suited for drysuit than wetsuit, unless you want a stiff fin option.

Read Full Gear Review ( 8.4 / 10 )

Small Strobe

OrcaTorch - Small Strobe

D630v2 Canister Light

OrcaTorch - D630v2 Canister Light

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3-1/2 ft dSMB

Generic - 3-1/2 ft dSMB

XS Scuba 50lb Lift Bag

- XS Scuba 50lb Lift Bag

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dSMB - Long

xDeep - dSMB - Long

Reel

- Reel

Light Monkey Dive Reel (400ft)

- Light Monkey Dive Reel (400ft)

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Slate

- Slate

Review Mirror

- Review Mirror

Lycra Socks

- Lycra Socks

DryFob

- DryFob


Written by Tyler Allison • Last updated September 7, 2025