DIVER TEST: Hollis HD200
The Hollis HD200 delivers superb surface flotation and perfect underwater buoyancy control. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Mares Mission 1 SPG 357
I found the Mission 1 very easy to read under water, even though I should (but don’t) have reading lenses in my mask, and light levels were low. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Atomic BC2
My only problem with it is the price. I can’t even find it in my fiscally motivated heart to describe it as “expensive but reasonably priced bearing in mind the performance and quality of build”. But I really wish I could. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Nautilus LifeLine GPS Personal Locator Beacon
“Even the best divers make mistakes, but the most safety-conscious divers have a Nautilus LifeLine to help keep those mistakes from turning into a tragedy.” Read more...
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...
DIVER TEST: 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...