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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ScubaLab TV: Submersible Systems Spare Air

Watch the video: Scuba Diving editors try out Spare Air's self-rescue system in the Bahamas. Watch how easy it is to use when making an emergency ascent.

ScubaLab TV: IST Sports VSH100 Camouflage Hooded Rash Guard

ScubaLab Director, Roger Roy, tries out IST's new camouflage hooded rash guard. Watch the video to see how it performed.

ScubaLab TV: Cressi Travelight Gear

Scuba Diving's editors traveled to Eleuthera, Bahamas, aboard Blackbeard's Sea Explorer, to try Cressi’s easy-to-pack travel gear.

ScubaLab TV: IST Sports Mercury BC

Our editors try the new IST Mercury jacket BC while diving in the Bahamas aboard Blackbeard's Cruises Sea Explorer. Watch the video.

ScubaLab TV: Cressi Tropical Gear

Are you looking for warm-water dive gear? Scuba Diving's editors tried Cressi's tropical line — find out what they liked best.

Best Scuba Diving Fins: ScubaLab Gear Review

We tested the best new fins for scuba diving to review their performance, comfort and style. Here are the ScubaLab fin test results.

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