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.

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Kraken NR-1500Z

Outputting a maximum of 1,500 lumens, with two additional power levels and twoemergency strobe functions, this dive torch is depth-rated to 330 feet/100 meters.

Kraken Hydra 15000

This super-bright high-end video light can provide a steady 120-degree, 15,000-lumen flood beam for up to 60 minutes, and can provide a 18,000-lumen burst for still photography.

Kraken Hydra 6000

Capable of outputting a wide 100-degree, 6,000-lumen beam, this powerful remote-control-capable video light can also flash an 8,000-lumen burst when shooting still photography with a fiber optic cable.

Kraken Hydra 1500

This compact, affordable underwater photo/video light is packed with features including a bright 1,500-lumen flood beam and 800-lumen spotlight.

Chumming Flag

Designed with a noticeable pattern and a yellow-and-blue “steer clear” color scheme, the chumming flag informs others when a boat is actively baiting for sharks and encourages divers to use caution upon entering the water.

Awesome Masks and Snorkels for Scuba Diving

Here are the masks and snorkels diver should have on their radar this year.

The Safety Gear All Divers Should Have

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