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

Cressi AC25 Master Cromo Regulator: ScubaLab Best Buy

With outsized comfort and performance, the Cressi AC25 Master Cromo was our Best Buy for regulators in the 2020 ScubaLab Regulator Test.

Genesis Prana Regulator: ScubaLab Testers Choice

With solid performance and lightweight comfort, the Genesis Prana was our Testers Choice for regs under $500 in the 2020 ScubaLab Regulator Test.

The Best Scuba Regulators of 2020 Reviewed

ScubaLab test divers review the best scuba regulators of 2020, evaluating each regulator on a breathing machine and in the water.

IST Sports Line Cutter: ScubaLab Best Buy

A powerful, rust-proof cutter at a reasonable price, the IST Sports Line Cutter was our Best Buy for cutting tools in the 2020 ScubaLab Knife review.

Seac EQ-Pro BC: ScubaLab Best Buy

With solid performance at a below-average price, the Seac EQ-Pro was our Best Buy for BCs in the 2020 Scubalab BC test.

Tekna Ocean Edge Dive Knife: ScubaLab Testers Choice

An aggressive cutter that can saw safely through entanglements even in tight quarters, the Tekna Ocean Edge it was our Testers Choice in the 2020 ScubaLab Knife review.

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