GoPro Hero 8
If I wanted a use-it-anywhere action camera, I’d go for the Hero 8 – just making darn sure that I housed it before taking it diving. Read more...
TUSA SP-170 Platina II Hyperdry
You can get a deep, smooth inhalation easily through the TUSA. It’s not a snorkel for the freediving purist, but for the typical recreational diver it satisfies faultlessly. Read more...
DIVER TEST: LOMO Marlin BC knife
It’s a simple, decently made piece of kit at a fair price. What more do you want? Read more...
DIVER TEST: Red Original Waterproof Pouch
The Red Original Waterproof Pouch is a very practical solution for those who like to kit up and walk straight into the water without risking leaving valuables on shore or locked in a car some distance away. Read more...
DIVER TEST: O’Three Full Flex Gloves
O’Three Full Flex Gloves are just 2mm thick, so are really designed for warmish to temperate conditions. There are no straps to do up. Just slide your hand in through the cuff and you’re done. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Sea & Sea DX-6G
The DX-6G handles very well, feels well-made, oozes longevity and turns out good images. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Lomo Mesh Bag
It’s a bag, made of mesh, in which you can carry your dive-gear to and from the boat and store it between dives. It does exactly what you would expect it to do, and it doesn’t cost a fortune. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Oceanic ProPlus 4.0
It’s hard to fault the ProPlus. It’s bulky, but that’s the trade-off for those big and well-spaced out easy-reading displays. Clip it to your BC with a retractor and you really won’t notice the size. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Exposure Lights Action 1-100
The Exposure Action 1-100s do what they’re supposed to do. Their size and weight make them particularly appealing as the lights for an action-camera set-up, but they wouldn’t be out of place in the kit of any travelling diver. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Sherwood SR2
This is a nice regulator. It’s workmanlike and comfortable, and you can’t fault the ease of breathing. Recommended. Read more...