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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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.
Cressi MC9/XS Compact Regulator
Rating 4/5 · Price $837
Balanced Cressi first stage paired with their lightest second stage, a travel-friendly reg that breathes smoothly in warm to temperate waters.
Mares Dual ADJ 62X Regulator
Rating 4/5 · Price $754
Feature-rich balanced reg with adjustable breathing and DFC technology, a strong mid-range option for divers who want tuneable performance.
Cressi AC2/XS2 Regulator
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $346
Affordable Italian-made entry-level reg ideal for new divers in warm water, with honest limitations you will eventually outgrow.
Cressi MC9 Compact Regulator
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $1012
Smooth-breathing balanced reg with cold-water rating and Italian build quality, well-suited to the full range of Australian conditions.
TELESIN GoPro Housing Case
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $22
A $22 housing that takes your GoPro to 45m on a near-disposable budget, but demands careful o-ring attention on every dive.
SeaFrogs TG-7 Housing Review: Best Value Pick
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $259
SeaFrogs TG-7 housing review: the best-value case for the OM System TG-7, with dual fibre-optic ports and full controls at a third of the OEM price.
SeaLife Micro 3.0 64GB Camera
Rating 4/5 · Price $945
A permanently sealed underwater camera that eliminates flooding risk entirely, delivering decent images with unmatched peace of mind.
Mares Flexa 5mm Women's Wetsuit
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $737
Premium women's 5mm with exceptional stretch and sealed-seam warmth, offering near-Pioneer performance at a more accessible price.
Mares Pioneer 5mm Women's Wetsuit
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $835
Top-tier women's 5mm with anatomical fit, infrared lining, and sealed seams — the best-performing women's one-piece for temperate conditions.
SEAC Space 5mm Wetsuit
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $205
Capable mid-range one-piece 5mm with pre-formed limbs and reinforced wear points, a practical choice for regular temperate-water divers.
Mares Flexa 5mm Men's Wetsuit
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $737
Premium one-piece 5mm with outstanding stretch and infrared warmth, ideal for serious divers in temperate Australian waters.
Cressi Tokugawa 5mm Two-Piece Wetsuit
Rating 4/5 · Price $252
Affordable open-cell two-piece wetsuit delivering impressive warmth for temperate Australian waters, ideal for spearos and scuba divers alike.
SEAC Royal 5mm Two-Piece Wetsuit
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $166
Budget two-piece wetsuit offering double-layer torso warmth for temperate Australian waters at an unbeatable price.