ScubaLab 2012 Gear of the Year: Regulators

ScubaLab 2012 Gear of the Year: Aeris Ion LT/AT600

This pocket-sized breather led 2012’s very competitive Under $500 pack with its travel-friendly design, solid chops on the breathing machine and impressive performance in the water. Capturing the Testers Choice for its price category, divers loved this reg. It breathed easy in all positions, breathed dry, and the full cover purge got the job done. If that wasn’t enough, its multi-compound mouthpiece was rated the undisputed favorite in this year’s roundup. MSRP $419.95 INFO diveaeris.com