2026 Scuba Diving Gear Guide

Our Annual Gear Guide covers everything a diver could want, including all the essential pieces of equipment to a variety of accessories that add convenience, fun or both to your dive adventures.

How to Choose a Dive Knife or Underwater Cutting Tool
Learn all about dive cutting tools, including types of devices, which ones are useful for different diving conditions and the best place to stow them while diving.
The Ultimate Guide to Scuba Haircare
Salt water can be brutal on your hair, but you don’t have to choose between great dives and healthy strands.

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Recent Articles

The Best Scuba Regulators of 2022 Reviewed

Regulators from dive gear manufacturers including SCUBAPRO, SEAC and NEX are tested head-to-head.

16 Dive Knives and Cutting Tools Reviewed by ScubaLab

Waterproof cutting tools are an important safety tool for your dive kit. Here's what we thought of the latest lines.

ScubaLab Reviews 12 New BCDs

Here's what our tests revealed about these jacket- and wing-style buoyancy control devices.

Scubapro Level BCD: ScubaLab Testers Choice

A favorite of test divers with outstanding performance, the Scubapro Level BC is a ScubaLab Testers Choice.

The Best Scuba Gear for Dive Travel

Here's the gear divers need for traveling, from BDCs and regs to cameras and watches.

ScubaLab Reviews Nine 7mm Wetsuits

Here's what our gear team thinks of these cold water wetsuits.

18 Great Dive Watches for Scuba Diving in 2022

Citizen and Seiko watches offer designs for every diver.

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