Helping divers make informed decisions about training, gear, skills, and safety at every stage of their journey.

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 either hand out to friends or replace a primary broken item in a pinch.

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're unsure about equipment choices, I always recommend testing different options in real diving conditions before making a decision.


Aqualung Leg3nd Regulators

- Aqualung Leg3nd Regulators

Watch Ultra 2 w/ Oceanic+

Apple - Watch Ultra 2 w/ Oceanic+

A sleek smartwatch that functions as a basic dive computer if you already own it. But not suitable for serious diving.

Read Full Gear Review ( 5.7 / 10 )

Dive Right Bellows Thigh Pocket

- Dive Right Bellows Thigh Pocket

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 )

Seawave Hood (7/4mm)

Aqualung - Seawave Hood (7/4mm)

Delivers serious warmth and a solid seal for cold-water wetsuit dives, but bulky layering and fit quirks make it a second choice if better-fitting options exist.

Read Full Gear Review ( 8.2 / 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 )

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

XS Scuba 50lb Lift Bag

- XS Scuba 50lb Lift Bag

3-1/2 ft dSMB

Generic - 3-1/2 ft dSMB

dSMB - Long

xDeep - dSMB - Long

Reel

- Reel

Light Monkey Dive Reel (400ft)

- Light Monkey Dive Reel (400ft)

Review Mirror

- Review Mirror

Slate

- Slate

Poseidon "Chuck Taylor"

- Poseidon "Chuck Taylor"

Lycra Socks

- Lycra Socks

DryFob

- DryFob

Aleutian Gloves (5mm)

Aqualung - Aleutian Gloves (5mm)