Shorty Thermal Packages — Warm Water, Minimal Bulk

In genuinely warm water, a full 3mm suit is often more than you need and less comfortable than you'd like. A shorty covers the core — where insulation actually matters — while leaving the arms and legs free. You get abrasion protection, sting protection, and enough warmth for tropical diving without overheating on the boat between dives.

These packages pair a 2–2.5mm shorty with gloves and boots. No hood, because above roughly 27°C head insulation isn't what limits your dive. At DiveCatalog.com we carry shorty packages from Bare and Scubapro as an authorized dealer for both.

The Shorty Package Range

• Bare Revel 2mm — men's shorty with gloves and boots
• Bare Elate 2mm — women's shorty with gloves and boots
• Scubapro Sport 2mm — available in men's and women's
• Scubapro Definition 2.5mm — available in men's and women's, built on the Body Map System 3D cut

When a Shorty Is the Right Choice

Shorties suit water at roughly 29°C / 85°F and above — tropical destinations, warm-water liveaboards, and summer diving in temperate regions. They're also the practical choice when you're doing repetitive shallow dives in heat, where a full suit becomes uncomfortable on the surface intervals.

Below about 27°C, most divers will want a full suit. The exposed limbs lose heat faster than the numbers suggest, particularly on longer dives.

What You Still Get

Even in warm water, gloves and boots earn their place. Boots protect against rocky entries and make open heel fins comfortable, and gloves protect your hands during wreck and reef contact — both of which matter regardless of temperature. That's why they're included rather than treated as optional extras.

A shorty also provides genuine sting protection across the torso, which matters on tropical reefs with hydroids and jellyfish.

Why Buy Shorty Packages from DiveCatalog.com?

• Authorized dealer for Bare and Scubapro — genuine products, full manufacturer warranty
• Matched systems — shorty, gloves, and boots sized to work together
• Expert sizing advice — send us your measurements and we'll confirm the fit
• Fast shipping — in-stock items ship within one business day
• Easy returns — if sizing isn't right, exchanges are straightforward
• Rewards program — earn points on every purchase

Frequently Asked Questions

How warm does the water need to be for a shorty?

Roughly 29°C / 85°F and above for most divers. Between 27 and 29°C it depends on dive length and personal cold tolerance. Below 27°C, a full 3mm suit is generally the better call.

Why is there no hood in these packages?

In tropical water, head heat loss isn't the limiting factor — a hood would be uncomfortably warm. Full packages at 3mm and above all include hoods because that's where head insulation starts to matter.

Can I wear a rash guard underneath?

Yes, and many divers do. It adds UV and sting protection for the arms that the shorty doesn't cover, makes the suit easier to don, and prevents chafing. Size the shorty accounting for it.

Is a shorty enough for a full week of diving?

In consistently warm water, yes — but be aware that repetitive diving compounds cooling. By day four of three dives a day, you may find yourself colder than on day one at the same temperature. If your trip is dive-intensive, consider a 3mm full suit instead.

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