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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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.
Cressi Ikarus Mask
Rating 4/5 · Price $53
A frameless budget mask with premium silicone and fold-flat travel packing that punches well above its $53 price tag.
Mares Ray Mask
Rating 4/5 · Price $72
A reliable single-lens mask with a dual-skirt seal and ultra-clear glass — solid mid-range value for scuba and freediving alike.
Cressi Bonete Adjustable Fins
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $51
A budget-friendly travel fin that packs small and works well in calm tropical waters, but lacks the thrust for serious current.
Mares Avanti Quattro Plus Fins
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $185
A proven professional-grade fin with efficient channel thrust and bungee straps — built to last through years of regular Australian diving.
Mares X-Wire Mask
Rating 4/5 · Price $165
An ultra-light wire-frame mask with excellent clarity and comfort, though the premium price and selective fit limit its appeal.
Cressi Calibro Mask Review: Does Fog-Stop Work?
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $131
Cressi Calibro review: a premium dual-lens mask whose fog-stop system genuinely works, ideal for divers tired of defog drops on cold entries.
Cressi F1 Frameless Mask Review: Budget Pick?
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $62
Cressi F1 review: an ultra-low-volume frameless mask that folds flat for travel and seals well on most faces, hard to beat at the price.
Cressi Big Eyes Evolution Mask
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $77
A proven two-lens mask with excellent downward visibility and reliable fit, well suited to Australian reef diving at a fair price.
Suunto Nautic Review: AMOLED Dive Computer
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $1399
Suunto Nautic review: this flagship AMOLED dive computer offers the best screen in its class, multi-gas support and handy tide data for Aussie divers.
Oceanic Pro Plus 4.0 Console Computer
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $1811
A premium console-mount dive computer with dual selectable algorithms, ideal for instructors and divers who prefer console ergonomics.
Cressi Scuba Free Dive Computer
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $362
A budget dive computer that nails the basics for new divers, with a readable display and conservative algorithm at a hard-to-beat price.
Suunto Nautic S Review: AMOLED All-Rounder
Rating 4/5 · Price $999
Suunto Nautic S review: a versatile AMOLED dive computer for scuba, freediving and sidemount, though its 80m depth limit keeps it recreational.
Suunto D5 Dive Computer
Rating 4/5 · Price $899
A capable mid-range colour screen dive computer with reliable wireless air integration, well suited to Australian recreational divers.
Scubapro Hydros Pro Women's BCD
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $2279
Premium women's-specific BCD with Monprene comfort and genuine fit differences, the best option for female divers who want gear designed for them.
Cressi Aquawing BCD
Rating 4/5 · Price $753
Wing-style BCD with stainless steel backplate offering excellent trim and stability, well-priced for recreational divers wanting technical performance.
Mares Bolt BCD
Rating 4/5 · Price $636
Solid mid-range back-inflate BCD with rotating buckles and clean profile, offering strong value for warm-water recreational divers.
Scubapro Hydros Pro Men's BCD
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $2279
Premium back-inflate BCD with Monprene gel comfort and flat-pack travel design, ideal for Australian divers who travel frequently.
GoPro Hero 13 for Scuba Diving
Rating 4/5
The GoPro Hero 13 is the best compact dive camera yet: sharp 5.3K footage, smooth stabilisation, better low-light, and excellent results with filters, lights, a