What package for a traveler on a budget?

[samerjb]

This was asked several times & i am so sorry to repeat but i read all previous posts & still cant make up my mind. I work in 2 places with diving spots thus i must log my dive gear around in anticipation of any opportunity to dive. I am new to diving but rental is expensive on the long run.
On ST, they offer to put up any package you choose...
If you are on a budget & want a decent reg, octos & gauge...what would you order? I have my mind set on Zeagle scout for BCD..do you agree?
Oh..I dive only warm sea waters ie red sea
Thanks in advance
SJB
NB: keep selection to that offered by ST if possible...

[comet24]

High end gear is not always better then the lower end stuff from the same manufacture. You need to do your homework. For example the top of the line Apeks reg is the XTX200. Sure it's a great reg but I'm just as happy with my XTX50 and it's less money. If you don't think it's as good look at the tec. community. Where performance and reliable mean everything. Those using a Apeks reg are much more likely to dive the 50 over the 200.

Not up on all the latest gear and what scubatoys is selling so I will leave those ideas to others. Just make sure you do your research.

[navyhmc]

The best advice I can give is give Scuba Toys a call and ask for Joe or Larry. They know the gear and are straigh shooters if you know what I mean. They've never given me bad advice and most are pleased with the results.

[sanjose80]

Scubatoys has a great package for 699 or so.