BCD types explained: jacket, back-inflate, wing
Choosing between jacket, back-inflate, or wing BCD types affects your trim and buoyancy. This guide covers gear costs from $400 to $1200 based on my 14 years of experience.
Equipment & gear
10 guides on dive gear. No affiliate links, no brand sponsorships.
Buying a dive computer: features that matter
A practical guide to choosing your next dive computer, covering price ranges from $200 to $1500 and essential features for recreational and tech divers.
Dive torches: lumens, beam angle, mount
A practical guide to choosing your next dive torch, covering lumens, beam angles, and battery types for night dives in Southeast Asia.
Dive fin types: paddle, split, freediving, spring straps
A technical breakdown of dive fin types, comparing paddle, split, and freediving blades for divers planning trips in 2024.
Mask fit, anti-fog, strap setup
Stop dive mask leaking with these practical tests. Learn how to fix anti-fog issues and find the best dive mask for your face shape based on 14 years of experience.
Buying a dive regulator: what matters and what doesn't
Avoid wasting $800 on the wrong gear. This guide covers DIN vs Yoke, balanced stages, and service intervals based on 14 years of diving experience.
Surface marker buoy (SMB) deployment
Mastering smb diving techniques is vital for safety, especially when managing currents at depths like 5m during your final safety stop.
Underwater photo: GoPro to mirrorless path
Start your underwater photography journey with gear ranging from the GoPro Hero 12 to mirrorless systems, covering manual white balance and buoyancy skills.
Strobes vs video lights for underwater shooting
Choosing between an underwater strobe and video lights affects your image quality. This 2024 guide compares lumens and wattage for better underwater shooting.
Wetsuit thickness: what to wear at each water temp
Choosing the right wetsuit thickness is vital for safety. This guide covers gear from 30°C tropical waters to 14°C cold currents based on real dive data.