Down vision is okay for me but others have taken issue with it. I use a wrist computer so checking my gauges is never an issue. I still have an air gauge in case of a computer malfunction I keep it on a gear keeper that I can pull up to read if I need to. I do the same with my compass. On the other wrist I still where a good old fashion dive watch. I guess I have never really needed to see my BC for anything. The only other things I carry is a knife and spare air and once in a while a bulky camera and sometimes in my BC pocket a caprisun drink, but I never litter and put it back in my pocket after I drink it. LOL