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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.

60: Second ScubaLab: Waterproof W2

The W2 Wetsuit from Waterproof is anatomically designed for a superior fit.

60: Second ScubaLab: IST Proline J1300 Artemis

The Artemis from IST is not just a typical smaller version of a men’s BC. It was designed exclusively for women divers, by women divers.

60: Second ScubaLab: Aqua Lung Dimension i3 and Lotus i3

Aqua Lung’s i3 technology for BCs is now available in back inflation.

60: Second ScubaLab: SEA&SEA DX-GE5

The DX-GE5 camera from SEA&SEA; is waterproof to 16 feet without its housing, making it versatile for any outdoor sport activity from skiing to snorkeling.

60: Second ScubaLab: Nauticam NA-LX5

Nauticam’s NA-LX5 underwater housing, designed for use with the Lumix LX5 digital camera from Panasonic, is another example of Nauticam’s innovative and ergonomically designed imaging equipment.

ScubaLab Blog: Drysuit Tests 2011

Behind the scenes at this year's drysuit tests in Oregon