Ever had an airline counter moment that changed how you pack for dive trips? In this episode, Camila Reyes breaks down everything she learned after three years of testing wetsuits across destinations from Belize to Bonaire—often the hard way. If you've ever frozen in a suit that was supposed to be "travel-friendly" or paid overweight fees because your gear was too bulky, this guide covers the specific features that actually matter when your wetsuit needs to perform both underwater and inside your luggage.

• Not all 3mm neoprene is equal—Yamamoto and limestone-based materials offer the same warmth as standard neoprene but compress significantly smaller and pack more easily for travel.

• The ideal thickness for most tropical diving (78–84°F water) is 3mm, though you can drop to 2mm or 1.5mm for destinations like the Ma ...