Updated June 10, 2024
After purchasing a mask and fins you move into the possibility of spending substantially to get what you want in the other categories. Piece by piece it all adds up pretty quickly – BCD, regulator, gauges, dive computer, baggage…and the selection process can be daunting.
An alternative is to keep your eyes peeled for some package deals where pretty well-matched gear is made into a set at a lower price than when purchased piece by piece.
I’ve tried to save you a little work by doing that here. Below I’ve brought together sets of equipment to match different levels of experience and for travel.
Each package is described with the components and some key features outlined. After that is a comparison table.
If you have any questions or concerns, please use the comments section at the bottom. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
For information and reviews of categories of equipment to give you a frame of reference, please take a look at these articles:
- Best BCDs for Women
- Best Scuba BCD Review – Top 11
- What is a Scuba BCD?
- Best Scuba Regulators
- Top 10 Best Dive Computers
- Best Scuba Gauges Reviewed and Compared
- Best Scuba Dive Bags
- Best Scuba Dive Lights
Best Scuba Diving Equipment Packages
- Aqua Lung Pro
- Cressi Travelight
- Cressi Start Pro 2
- Cressi R1 Leonardo
- Mares Prime
- Mares Abyss 22
- Scubapro Equator
- Scubapro Knighthawk
The Aqua Lung Pro is mid-range in the quality of the BC and regulator performance and still fairly light at 12.99 pounds (5.9 kg) making it very manageable for travel. Pricing is reasonable and it is durably constructed for long-term use.
- Aqualung Pro HD (Weight Integrated)
- Aqualung Titan balanced diaphragm regulator with ABS Octo
- Aqualung i300 Dive Computer (4 operating modes) and SPG in a console
- Comes in 6 sizes
- Rating: 4.7
- Price: $$
There is a regulator bag and roller backpack to put it all in with enough room for your mask, fins, and other accessories as well.
A range of sizes for men and women and color combinations are available to suit your body and style preferences.
- Cressi Travelight BCD (weight integrated)
- Cressi MC9 Compact Regulator with Cressi Octo
- Leonardo C2 Console Dive Computer with Cressi Mini SPG
- Durable Akona Less Than 7 Pounds Roller Suitcase
- Sturdy Gear Up Guide Regulator Bag
- iTorch Dive Light
- Men’s and women’s sizes
- Several color combinations
- Rating: 4.7
- Price: $$
This is a very rugged set designed for dive centers and beginning divers. All components are of quality construction and designed to take a few knocks and scrapes at a very affordable price.
- Cressi Start Pro 2 weight-integrated BCD
- AC2 1st Stage INT with XS2 2nd Stage and XS Octopus
- Choice of Leonardo C2 (computer) Gauge Analog Console, Mini Console PD2, or Mini SPG
- GupG regulator bag
- Comes in Black in 6 sizes
- Rating: 4.4
- Price: $
It is reasonably priced and makes a really nice package for a beginning diver.
- Cressi R1 Leonardo BCD (Weight Integrated)
- Cressi AC2 Compact Regulator with Cressi Compact Octopus
- Cressi Leonardo Air/Nitrox Computer Console with Cressi Mini SPG
- Gear Up Guide Regulator Bag
- Comes in 5 sizes
- Rating: 4.8
- Price: $$
The Mares Prime set comes with quality components including a durable fully adjustable weight integrated BCD with large pockets for extra storage and a balanced diaphragm regulator.
It is a reasonably priced package that does not include a dive computer.
- Mares Prime BCD (Weight Integrated)
- Mares Rover 12S Regulator with Mares Rover Octopus (Balanced Diaphram 1st Stage)
- Mares Mission 2 Gauge Analogue Console
- Gear Up Guide Regulator Bag
- Comes in 6 sizes
- Rating: 4.4
- Price: $$
Mares Abyss 22
The Mares Hybrid Pro Tec hybrid BCD is very durable with lots of storage and 55 pounds (25 kg) of lift capacity.
The Abyss 22 reg is a balanced diaphragm environmentally sealed model that incorporates the Mares Air Control Alternate Air Source aiding in streamlining.
The wrist-mounted Mares Puck Pro Dive Computer has 3 operating modes and a 24-dive storage capacity.
Altogether this makes a nice package for divers looking for a step up from a beginner’s set.
However, it does not include an SPG.
- Mares Hybrid Pro Tec BCD (Weight Integrated)
- Mares Abyss 22 Navy Regulator (Balanced Diaphram) with Mares Air Control Alternate Air Source
- Mares Puck Pro Plus Wrist Dive Computer
- Phantom Aquatics Impulse 600 Torch
- Mares Regulator Bag
- No SPG
- Rating: 4.5
- Price: $$$
The Equator BCD is lightweight, durable, and weight integrated with plenty of storage due to 6 D-rings and two zippered pockets.
It has an easy-to-fold backpack for packing and travel purposes.
The MK21 is a nice piston valve regulator and with the Galileo Luna Computer, there is hoseless gas integration for further streamlining.
This is a nice intermediate package.
- Scubapro Equator BCD (Weight Integrated)
- Scubapro MK21/S560 Regulator with Scubapro C200 Octopus
- Scubapro Galileo Luna Dive Computer (4 Modes) with Transmitter (hoseless gas integration)
- No SPG (none needed)
- Rating: 4.5
- Price: $$$$$
This package contains the Scubapro signature components with a top-of-the-line regulator and iconic back-inflated BCD with an Air II alternate air source.
With the Galileo Luna and transmitter, this is an even more streamlined and efficient unit.
- ScubaPro KnightHawk BCD (Weight Integrated)
- ScubaPro MK25/S600 Regulator and Regulator Bag
- ScubaPro Air II Balanced (4th Generation)
- ScubaPro Galileo Luna (4 modes) with Transmitter (hoseless gas integration)
- No SPG (none needed)
- Rating: 4.7
- Price: $$$$$
Best Scuba Gear Package Comparison Table
| Picture | Package | Best Suited For | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | Aqua Lung Pro | Beginner/Travel | 4.7 | $$ |
  | Cressi Travelight | Travel | 4.7 | $$ |
  | Cressi Start Pro 2 | Budget/Beginner/Dive Shop | 4.4 | $ |
  | Cressi R1 Leonardo | Beginner | 4.8 | $$ |
  | Mares Prime | Beginner | 4.4 | $$ |
  | Mares Abyss 22 | Mid-level | 4.5 | $$$ |
  | Scubapro Equator | Mid-level | 4.5 | $$$$$ |
  | Scubapro Knighthawk | Advanced | 4.7 | $$$$$ |
| Picture | Package | Best Suited For | Rating | Price |
For some guidance on the full range of scuba gear, please check this review:
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