3 of the Best

We’ve tracked down three travel essentials — this week, men’s wetsuits — with three price options

1 ECONOMY: Rebel Sport’s full-length Maddog Men’s Steamer Wetsuit has 2mm superstretch panelled material under the arms and shoulders and 3mm throughout the rest. The Maddog has durable flat lock stitching, textured knee pads and an adjustable neck closure. $150 at rebelsport.co.nz

2 BUSINESS: If a 4/3mm garment is what you’re after, the Xcel Axis 4/3 Backzip wetsuit, made from UltraStretch neoprene, promises comfort along the spine thanks to its offset back zip. This also makes it ideal for sports requiring a harness such as kite or windsurfing. It has a raft of technical features including a Water Barrier Inner Dam between the zip and your skin, Quick Dry Lining, seams sealed with Thermo Dry tape for extra water protection and S-Seal technology on its outer sleeve for an extra-tight seal. $399 from nzboardstore.co.nz

3 FIRST CLASS: Also in the 4/3mm category is the Quiksilver Men’s Originals Monochrome GBS Chest Zip Steamer Wetsuit. It has has F’N Lite 2 neoprene for lightweight warmth, fast-drying WarmFlight thermal lining and is sealed with Redsealseam — a light and flexible seam sealant ensuring water-tightness. Entry is through an asymmetrical front zip, there are flexible knee pads and it has a drainage hole. $523 from quiksilver.co.nz