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

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - Atomic Aquatics Cobalt 2

Atomic Aquatics new Cobalt 2 is a powerful, customizable dive tool. It's bright display makes information easy to find and the user-friendly menu is beneficial for divers of any experience level.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - Aqualung AquaFlex 7mm

The updated AquaFlex 7mm wetsuit provides cold-water performance, but with the comfort and ease of a warm water suit. It combines high quality neoprene, a skin-friendly interior fabric and a series of smart new features.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - SUBGEAR XP-3H

Compact and built for travel, SUBGEAR’s XP-3H console computer gives active divers a full range of capabilities, including three gas mixes and air integration.

Scuba Wetsuit Thickness Guide: How to Match Your Wetsuit to the Water Temperature

Tip for staying warm underwater: Match the thickness of the neoprene in your wetsuit to the temperature of the water you're scuba diving in.

Understanding the Types of Stitching Used in Scuba Wetsuits

Don't understand the difference between flatlock and blind-stitching to create the seams in a scuba wetsuit? Before buying a new one, get educated.

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