Best Monterey Bay Scuba Diving

Point Lobos Scuba Diving

Updated August 11, 2022 This is the eighteenth in a series of reviews of the best dive resort locations around the world.  In this post, the focus is Monterey Bay, California. In addition to this series on dive resort locations, the best worldwide liveaboard dive locations and services are reviewed in their own series.  To … Read more

Best Portable Showers for Camping

Nemo Helio Portable Pressure Camp Shower - Best Portable Showers for Camping

Updated September 2, 2024 When camping or otherwise engaged in getting down and dirty with the great outdoors, it is inevitable that many of you will have the desire to maintain some semblance of the cleanliness and hygiene you are accustomed to in other settings.  With the lightweight, well-designed, and easy-to-use portable shower systems today, there … Read more

Best Scapa Flow Wreck Diving

Blockship Tabarka - Scapa Flow, Scotland

Updated January 21, 2023 This is the one hundred and ninth in a series of reviews of the best dive resort locations around the world.  In this post, the focus is on Scapa Flow. In addition to this series on dive resort locations, the best worldwide liveaboard diving locations and services are reviewed in their … Read more

Best Boat Ladder Review

Hoffen 3 Step Telescopic Marine Drop Boat Ladder - Best Boat Ladder Reviews

Updated October 18, 2022 When you leave the sanctuary of your boat voluntarily for diving or a watersport of some sort, you need a plan for getting get back on the boat again.  If you find yourself in the water accidentally, you even more so want to know there is a way back to safety … Read more

Best Spearfishing Masks Review

Mares Viper Spearfishing Mask - Best Spearfishing Mask Review

Updated November 2, 2022 To be effective at spearfishing you need to develop the right skills using the equipment that best sets you up for success.  Perhaps the most important piece to start with is your mask.  Along with the usual features like durability, seals, comfort, and ease of use, a clear view over the … Read more