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Best New Dive Gear August 2025

4 new dive items we're excited about

By Robby Myers | Published On August 6, 2025
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Courtesy Garmin

Garmin Descent G2

MSRP $699

Contact garmin.com

Compact enough for everyday wear and capable enough for any adventure, the Descent G2 supports both rec and tec diving, and has a long-lasting rechargeable battery. It sports a full-color 1.2-inch touch display and includes familiar Garmin features like double tap to scroll, QuickFit straps, and an endless array of smartwatch and fitness functions. The G2’s housing, bezel and buttons are made with recycled ocean-bound plastic.

Courtesy Hog

Hog Quick Release Flex Hybrid

MSRP $569.95

Contact hogscuba.com

Highly flexible in fit and function, this weight-integrated BC can fit divers from XXS through 4XL with only three sizes. The hybrid air cell is available with either 30 or 46 pounds of lift and maintains an underwater orientation typical of a back-inflation BC with a stable, upright position at the surface. The modular system allows for the replacement of the components to reconfigure the system for different styles of diving and to re-place worn out components. It has six-metal D-rings and two pockets.

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Courtesy Freshfield

PADI Club members receive 10 percent off their Freshfield purchases. Find out more: padi.com/diver/padiclub.

Freshfield Ocean Saving Omega-3

MSRP $22.99 (60 count), $39.99 (120 count)

Contact freshfield.life

These algae-based omega-3 supplements provide the health benefits of fish oil without the environmental consequences of overfishing, bycatch and habitat destruction associated with trawling. They have been specially designed as a replacement for natural fish oil, closely mimicking both its nutritional properties and absorption rate. Each carrageenan-free tapioca-based soft gel capsule contains 440 mg of DHA and 44 mg of DPA. The bottle and label are made of plant-based materials, and the product itself is certified vegan, carbon neutral and plastic negative.

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Monica Medina

Victory Mask Covers

MSRP $14.99

Contact victorybuiltusa.com

Made of up-cycled fabric, these vibrant mask covers offer lightweight lens protection for dive masks of various shapes and sizes. The stretchy, elastic material ensures a snug, secure fi t on any model. Unlike a traditional mask case, these covers allow for ventilation should the mask be less than completely dry, and they don’t take up extra space in your bag. The covers can also be used by instructors to simulate blackout scenarios for training purposes. Covers come in a range of eye-catching, ocean-inspired designs, with a total customization option available to dive retailers. Made in the USA.


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