Tested on real dives, not unboxed on a desk

Dive Gear

Reviews come from gear I own and dive. Buying guides come from testing the category, ranked and explained.

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Reviews

Gear I own and dived, written up after real time in the water. Dive counts, not spec sheets.

Suunto Zoop Novo Review (1 Year of Diving)

Suunto Zoop Novo Review (1 Year of Diving)

I dived the Suunto Zoop Novo for a year. No apps, no touchscreen, just the core functions at $299. It handles Nitrox to 50%, full decompression and freediving, which covers everything a beginner recreational diver actually needs.

Suunto Nautic S Review (Thoughts After 90 Days)

Suunto Nautic S Review (Thoughts After 90 Days)

I tested the Suunto Nautic S as a backup computer across 25 dives on a Red Sea liveaboard and in Turkey. At $550, it packs air integration, a digital compass, and a vivid color display into a price point that makes the competition look overpriced.

Garmin Descent MK3i Review (Thoughts After 90 Days)

Garmin Descent MK3i Review (Thoughts After 90 Days)

For the past 90 days, I’ve used the Garmin Descent MK3i not only as my primary diving computer but also as an everyday smartwatch.

Shearwater Peregrine TX Review: 50+ Dives Later

Shearwater Peregrine TX Review: 50+ Dives Later

In 2025, the Shearwater team sent me a loaner copy of the Shearwater Peregrine TX for testing. It's an upgrade to the base Shearwater Peregrine with two new features, being a digital compass and an air transmitter.

Shearwater Teric Review (1 Year Later)

Shearwater Teric Review (1 Year Later)

Shearwater gave me a loaner copy of the Shearwater Teric, where I had the opportunity to use it as a primary diving computer for one year. In this guide, I'll share my favorite things about the computer, as well as some things I didn't like, so you can purchase your next dive computer.

Lefeet P1 Review (Divemasters Thoughts After 50 Dives)

Lefeet P1 Review (Divemasters Thoughts After 50 Dives)

I bought the Lefeet P1 diver propulsion vehicle in 2025 and have been diving it into mid-2026 across South Florida and 7 countries. Here's my honest take on air conservation, travel, camera stability, and the two issues I ran into.

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Core Kit

The pieces you actually need. One guide per category, ranked.

5 Best Dive Compasses Reviewed (PADI Divemaster Tested)

5 Best Dive Compasses Reviewed (PADI Divemaster Tested)

Best Dive Knives (And When You Actually Need One)

Best Dive Knives (And When You Actually Need One)

Best Scuba Diving Masks (For Every Face Shape & Budget)

Best Scuba Diving Masks (For Every Face Shape & Budget)

Best Scuba Diving Tanks (All Dive Scenarios)

Best Scuba Diving Tanks (All Dive Scenarios)

3 Best Scuba Diving Boots (For All Dive Scenarios)

3 Best Scuba Diving Boots (For All Dive Scenarios)

Best Surface Marker Buoys (For All Dive Scenarios)

Best Surface Marker Buoys (For All Dive Scenarios)

5 Best Scuba Fins (For All Diving Scenarios)

5 Best Scuba Fins (For All Diving Scenarios)

Best Scuba Diving Gloves (For Each Environment)

Best Scuba Diving Gloves (For Each Environment)

Best Scuba Diving Computers (All Budget & Skill Levels)

Best Scuba Diving Computers (All Budget & Skill Levels)

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Accessories

Small stuff that makes a dive better.

3 Best Mask Defog-Fog Treatments Reviewed

3 Best Mask Defog-Fog Treatments Reviewed

Best Snorkel Vests: Reviewed by a PADI Divemaster (2026)

Best Snorkel Vests: Reviewed by a PADI Divemaster (2026)

Best Scuba Tank Marker Lights (Night Diving & Low Vis)

Best Scuba Tank Marker Lights (Night Diving & Low Vis)

3 Best Reef Safe Sunscreens (PADI Divemaster's Picks)

3 Best Reef Safe Sunscreens (PADI Divemaster's Picks)

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Snorkel & Freedive

Separate kit, separate guides.

Best Freediving Masks (For All Scenarios & Skill Levels)

Best Freediving Masks (For All Scenarios & Skill Levels)

Best Full Face Snorkel Masks (What To Avoid)

Best Full Face Snorkel Masks (What To Avoid)

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Hunting & Spearfishing

Lobster, lionfish, and the gear to get them.

How to Start Spearing Invasive Lionfish (Florida Guide)

How to Start Spearing Invasive Lionfish (Florida Guide)

How to Catch Florida Spiny Lobster

How to Catch Florida Spiny Lobster

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Head to Head

Straight comparisons when the choice is between two things.

Steel vs Aluminum Scuba Tanks: Which Should You Use?

Steel vs Aluminum Scuba Tanks: Which Should You Use?