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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Diving With the Kids

When is the right age for your kids to learn to dive? A scuba mom — who has dived with her kids in Cuba, Cozumel and more — has tips for diving with kids.

The Best Scuba Diving Gear in 2014

Want to know what gear ScubaLab has determined is the best based on its performance and price? We've got the cream of the crop right here.

High-Performance Gear Guide: The Best Dive Gear for Performance and Price

Want to know what gear ScubaLab has determined is the best based on its performance and price? We've got the cream of the crop right here.

DUI Demotour Takes the Chill Out of a Florida Dive

We Florida divers know we’re spoiled with year-round diving. But that doesn't mean we don't sometimes dive in water cold enough to warrant wearing a drysuit. DUI lets local divers try out its newest drysuits and gear at Manatee Springs State Park.

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