Expert Gear Reviews

OrcaTorch D570-GL 2-in-1 Dive Light

Price $224

Two tools in one: a 1000-lumen focused dive torch and a green signalling laser, built to OrcaTorch's professional standard. Excellent for instructors and guides, though pricey for the brightness alone.

Best SMBs and Surface Safety Gear 2026

The SMBs, line cutters, slates and signalling gear every Australian diver should carry in 2026, and why an SMB belongs on every single dive you do.

Best Wetsuits for Australian Waters 2026

The best wetsuits for Australian waters in 2026, matched to region and season: 3mm tropical suits, 5mm temperate workhorses and 7mm winter warmth.

Best Dive Masks Australia 2026

Seven dive masks ranked for Australian diving in 2026, from the $62 Cressi F1 Frameless to the Atomic Venom, with honest fit advice for every face.

Best Dive Computers Australia 2026

Eight dive computers ranked for Australian diving in 2026, from the budget Mares Puck Pro+ to the Shearwater Peregrine, with honest picks for every tier.

Apeks XTX200: Australian Diver Review

Price AU$899

Apeks XTX200 regulator review: DST first stage, cold-water rated, Diver Changeable Exhaust, EAN40 ready, AU$899, vs Scubapro and Aqua Lung.

Best Travel BCDs Australia 2026: Buying Guide

Australian buying guide to 2026 travel BCDs: Cressi Travelight, Aqua Lung Zuma, Aqualung Rogue, Scubapro Hydros Pro and Cressi Aquawing.

Best Dive Torches Australia 2026: Buying Guide

Australian buying guide to the best dive torches for 2026: primary, backup, and photo-video picks across budgets, with current AU pricing and use-case framing.

Garmin Descent Mk3i: Australian Diver Review

Price AU$2,499

Garmin Descent Mk3i review for Australian divers: AMOLED, SubWave dive-buddy comms, air integration, AU$2,400+, and is the upgrade from a Mk2S or G1 worth it?

Shearwater Peregrine: Australian Diver Review

Price AU$735

Shearwater Peregrine dive computer review: 2.2-inch colour screen, Bühlmann gradient factors, AU$735, and is it worth 2x a Zoop Novo?

Best Scubapro Regulators 2026: Buying Guide

Australian buying guide to Scubapro's 2026 regulator lineup. Picks for tropical, cold-water, technical and travel diving.

Aqualung i200C Dive Computer

Price $500

A capable mid-range wrist computer with Bluetooth and colour display that handles recreational diving well, though it lacks air integration at this price.

FitStill GoPro Underwater Housing

Rating 3.5/5 · Price $40

A budget 60-metre GoPro housing that outperforms its price, though build quality demands careful o-ring discipline on every dive.

Oumers Snorkel Fins Travel

Rating 3.5/5 · Price $38

Budget travel fins that pack small and work adequately for snorkelling, but lack the power and durability for anything beyond casual reef paddling.

SMACO S700 Plus Mini Tank 1.9L

Rating 4/5 · Price $729

A 1.9L mini scuba tank with 25-30 min breathing time for boat maintenance and shallow exploration, not a scuba replacement.

Scubapro Crystal Vu Plus Mask

Rating 4.5/5 · Price $115

A premium low-volume mask with exceptional clarity and seal, built for Australian divers who want wide vision without compromise.

Cressi Tonga Diving Fins

Rating 4/5 · Price $56

Well-built adjustable short fins from a trusted Italian brand — great for warm-water diving and travel at a fair price.

CAPAS Adjustable Snorkel Fins

Rating 3.5/5 · Price $40

Budget adjustable short fins for snorkelling and light swimming — adequate for casual use at a rock-bottom price, but limited for diving.

Dark Lightning 3/2mm Wetsuit

Rating 3.5/5 · Price $117

A budget 3/2mm back-zip wetsuit that handles warm Australian waters adequately — good value for occasional divers, but corners are cut.

SEAC Pro Light Fins

Rating 4/5 · Price $70

Ultra-light Italian-made full-foot fins built for warm water and travel — minimal weight, solid kick, and a price that is hard to argue with.

SMACO S700 Max Twin Tank 3.8L

Rating 3.5/5 · Price $225

Twin 1.9L mini tanks offering up to 45 minutes of shallow breathing — more practical than single mini tanks, but still no replacement for real dive gear.

SMACO S400 Mini Scuba Tank 1L

Rating 3.5/5 · Price $359

A 1-litre portable mini scuba tank offering 15-20 minutes of backup air — handy for emergencies, but no substitute for proper dive gear.

Mares Quad CI Dive Computer

Rating 4/5 · Price $690

Feature-packed wrist computer with tilt-compensated compass and large display, a solid mid-range choice for recreational Australian divers.