Expert Gear Reviews
In-depth reviews of the latest scuba diving equipment. Real-world testing by Australian divers for Australian conditions.
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GEAR AID Revivex Wetsuit Shampoo
Price $29
Concentrated wetsuit shampoo that removes salt, kills odour, and conditions neoprene. A capful per wash, one bottle lasts months.
Boomerang Scuba Diving Retractable Gear Tether
Rating 4/5 · Price $49
Kevlar-cord retractable tether that clips to your BCD and secures torches, cameras, and gear. Made in USA, compact, corrosion-proof.
Palantic Slate with Compass and Pencil
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $49
A practical two-in-one wrist slate and compass that saves money and wrist space — solid for basic navigation and note-taking.
SEAC Compact Writing Slate
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $35
A well-finished single-panel slate with a bright white surface that is easy to read in murky conditions — quality basics from SEAC.
Scuba Choice 3-Panel Wrist Slate
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $31
A folding three-panel wrist slate that triples your writing space for the same price as most single-panel options — great for instructors.
Dive Rite Wrist Slate with Pencil
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $31
A simple, affordable wrist slate with attached pencil — does the basics well for buddy comms and dive plan notes.
SPORTARC Line Cutter Tool
Rating 3/5 · Price $41
A no-frills budget line cutter that handles fishing line at the lowest price point — functional, if not refined.
Cressi Chaku Dive Knife
Rating 4/5 · Price $68
A dual-edge Italian dive knife with solid build quality and a versatile serrated-plus-smooth blade — strong value at $68.
Dive Rite Ceramic Line Cutter
Rating 4/5 · Price $52
A rust-proof ceramic line cutter that slices through mono and braid effortlessly — a smart, low-maintenance safety tool for reef diving.
Cressi Libra Ballast Weight Bag
Rating 4/5 · Price $63
A padded, purpose-built weight bag from Cressi that keeps your lead secure and your car boot intact — niche but well made.
TYR Big Mesh Mummy Backpack
Rating 4/5 · Price $43
A swim-industry mesh backpack that crosses over perfectly into dive use — solid build quality, padded straps, and a fair price.
MARCHWAY Waterproof Dry Bag
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $29
A proven roll-top dry bag that keeps your valuables safe from water and costs almost nothing — essential kit for every diver.
Athletico XL Mesh Scuba Bag
Rating 4/5 · Price $44
An extra-large, quick-drying mesh backpack that fits a full dive kit and costs less than you would expect.
Owekfifv Fin and Mask Keeper Clip
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $36
A simple quick-release clip that keeps your fins and mask secured to your BCD — a small convenience that boat divers will appreciate.
Pluzluce SMB Kit with Finger Spool and Whistle
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $79
A budget-friendly all-in-one safety kit bundling an SMB, finger spool, clip, and whistle — ideal for new divers on a budget.
Cressi Club HD Surface Marker Buoy
Rating 4/5 · Price $54
A durable, compact surface marker buoy from Cressi that packs small, deploys reliably, and stays visible in open water.
YYST Stainless Steel Scuba Lanyard
Rating 4/5 · Price $28
A corrosion-resistant stainless steel coiled lanyard that keeps your torch or camera secure at a budget-friendly price.
Weewooday 3-Pack Dive Hose Holder Clips
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $21
A cheap and cheerful three-pack of BCD hose clips that keeps your rig tidy without denting the wallet.
Scuba Choice Vinyl Coated Dive Weights
Rating 4/5 · Price $62
Vinyl-coated dive weights with handle cut-outs that protect your gear and make weight handling far less tedious — a practical upgrade from bare lead.
Skywoods Scuba Weight Belt 67 Inch
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $37
A budget weight belt with a stainless steel quick-release buckle for $37 — solid value if you prefer metal hardware over plastic.
Cressi Marseillaise Nylon Weight Belt
Rating 4/5 · Price $42
A reliable nylon weight belt from Cressi with a clean quick-release buckle — well-built, fairly priced, and does the job without fuss.
WINDFIRE 5000 Lumen Underwater Flashlight
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $95
A powerful budget dive torch with three modes and a battery indicator — big output for $95, though lumen claims should be taken lightly.
APLOS AP02 2500 Lumen Dive Torch
Rating 4/5 · Price $62
A 2500-lumen rechargeable dive torch in aluminium for just $62 — impressive output and build quality that punches well above its price.
SEAC Flash Dive Light
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $36
A compact, affordable backup torch from a trusted Italian dive brand — does the basics well at a price that is hard to argue with.