When buying kit, especially regulators look at what your local LDS sells. This will make it easier to get the servicing done when needed. When it comes to favorites that could start a heated discussion. Everyione has their own personal favorites. If you buy Scubapro you’re buying a brand that is world wide however I don’t like the price. My own pewrsonal choice is Aqualuing - another worldwide brand. I’ve got the Titan LX Supreme and I like it. I’ve got a Mares Jacket BCD at the moment and it is good. If I was going to buy a new one I would like buy a Dive Rite Trans Pac and wing. I like how it is modular and you can chop and change as hyour diving changes.