As a diver of 20 years and an instructor of 12 years, this is a list of scuba gear and camera equipment that I have personally owned and that I recommend to all my students and customers.
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Dive Gear
Camera Equipment
Dive Gear
Very comfortable and customizable. The shoulders, back, and waist are detachable for mix and match sizes and for easy travel.
Rogue: dive BCD | Aqualung®
My wife has back issues and says this gives her legit lumbar support. Plus the inflator comes apart for easy cleaning.
Stiletto BCD
I prefer Suunto as a dive computer brand because they are more conservative. This is easy to use and set, and the colors are all gorgeous.
Suunto D4i Black - Easy-to-use dive computer
This is the computer my wife uses and absolutely loves. It’s more technical than mine which she likes, so great for a tech savvy diver
Suunto D5 Black Lime - Dive Computers and Instruments
I will never use any other mask. I turn all of my students onto it. It is by far the most comfortable mask I’ve used, and I’ve used probably 15 different masks.
Essence Liquidskin - Mares
I will never use another fin. I use open heel with booties and they are so comfortable while still giving great power.
Avanti Quattro + | Mares
By far the best regulator on the market IMHO. Light and easy breathing.
High-Quality Scuba Diving Regulators
Ok hear me out. Dive boot, sneaker, travel shoe, AND they’re cute AND comfortable?! I love these so much and use them for all my travel diving.
Tetra
If you do prefer a boot, this is what both my wife and I wear for cold water diving (and what we used for warm water too before we got the crosskix shoes).
Dive boots for scuba diving: women, men & junior | Aqualung®
I wear these for warm water diving, and under the wetsuit (no more struggling into your wetsuit, slides on like a glove). These are all so cute, and profits go to amazing marine causes.
Leggings
I went 16 years diving without dive socks, and they have changed everything for me. Days of rubbing or blisters are long gone. This brand is cute and quality!
Shop Dive Socks
Camera Equipment
This camera takes the most incredible photos on land and underwater.
OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS TG-5 Waterproof Camera
This is the housing I use with my Olympus camera
Olympus TG-5 and PT-058 Underwater Camera and Housing Review
The housing screws in well to this housing!
SHOOT Aluminium Alloy Handheld Stabilizer Grip
I have a bunch of these, they are great for attaching arms or lights to the camera housing. Easy to screw but also strong and they don’t rust.
Amarine Made 1 Inch Black Underwater Ball Clamp
This is the video light I use for my rig, but I also use it as my primary light on night dives. It is so bright and also provides auto flash options.
Hydra 1000 Focus Edition
I have one on each side of my tray and it is an absolute game changer for photos. The colors come out so clean and crisp when I use these.
