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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.

2013 ScubaLab BC Test: Best Buy - Mares Prime MRS BC

Divers looking for an entry-level BC that’s well appointed and performs admirably — and doesn’t cost a lot of money — will be drawn to Prime MRS.

ScubaLab TV: Blackbeard's Bahamas

ScubaLab headed to the Bahamas aboard a Blackbeard's liveaboard sailboat to try out some new dive gear — see what our editors had to say.

Scuba Drysuit Review: 8 Best Drysuits for Cold-Water Divers

The gear experts at ScubaLab tested 8 of the latest fabric drysuits for durability, performance and comfort — here are the results.

60:Second ScubaLab - IST Sports MP206 Chameleon Mask

The MP206 Chameleon mask from IST Sports is made from a liquid-injected, hypoallergenic silicone that is soft and supple, resulting in a skirt that offers comfort as well as a watertight fit.

60:Second ScubaLab - Cressi R1 BC

Cressi’s R1 jacket-style BC is comfortable and easy to use.