Should you buy a snorkel mask and tube in Egypt, or bring your own?

From messages by 6 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 12 days ago

TL;DR

Reports on buying snorkelling gear in Egypt are mixed: one Egyptian set lasted for years, while masks from Mango Market performed poorly even when they were not the cheapest option. Bringing a tested traditional mask and snorkel is the safer choice; the discussions do not provide current shop prices in Egypt.

What the community said

A previous purchase of two masks at Mango Market was disappointing: both were poor quality despite not being the cheapest options. Do not rely on a last-minute snorkel-mask purchase there.

13 days ago Mango Market

A brand-new traditional snorkelling mask in size L–XL was offered for US$10. This was a private resale rather than a typical retail price in Egypt.

13 days ago US$10, size L–XL

There is also a positive example: a mask-and-snorkel set bought in Egypt was still being used many years later. Good durable gear can be found locally, but its quality should be checked before buying.

80 days ago Mask and snorkel bought in Egypt