Newer diver hoping to put some gear on the Christmas list

[kayakguy]

Computer first. Then regs if you can't do both at the same time. Then a bc( I am in the backplate and wing crowd, but whatever.)

Even in tropical weather I dive in a suit. At least a shorty so you may want to think that way for your trip. Plus they are pretty affordable.

 

[underwaterbuddy]

My personal favourites are the TankH2O bottle (it's really neat) and the Sea Doo GTI scooter if you have the budget. Not really essentials, but they are nice to have.

Also, you might want to check out our post on the best Christmas gifts for scuba divers

 

[DiverRtNY]

(Referring to the Suunto Zoop costs w/ and w/o cable)
Or you could be me who went to LDS and paid 300 w/o the download cable... but I did support my LDS