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Best Travel Gear for Scuba Diving Trips

For our 2026 Liveaboards issue, ScubaLab reviewed travel-friendly dive gear. This roundup highlights several categories of travel-ready gear, including bags, BCs, fins and more.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - Shearwater Research Petrel Computer

A rugged, full-function technical dive computer, the Shearwater Petrel accommodates both open circuit and closed circuit diving.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - SCUBAPRO Equator BC

SCUBAPRO’s Equator is a travel-friendly BC built for the rigors of the road and frequent diving.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - SCUBAPRO Chromis dive computer

A watch-sized dive computer with a large numeric display, the SCUBAPRO Chromis is loaded with features for all types of water sports, including scuba diving, free diving and recreational swimming.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - Dive Rite Transpac Harness and Travel XT Air Cell

The Transpac XT harness from Dive Rite gives technical divers immense capability and comfort.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - Stahlsac HD Caicos Cargo Pack

The equivalent of a modern steamer trunk designed for divers, Stahlsac’s new HD Caicos Cargo Pack accommodates a full set of gear and then some.

ScubaLab 2013: Scuba Mask Reviews

ScubaLab took 21 scuba masks into the water to test field of view, volume, function and features. Here's the rundown.