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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Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - Dive Rite Transpac Harness and Travel XT Air Cell

The Transpac XT harness from Dive Rite gives technical divers immense capability and comfort. Easily customized with integrated weight pockets, it distributes tank and ballast weight for easier maneuvering while topside. When paired with the Travel XT air cell it becomes a lightweight system ideal for warm-­‐water adventures.

Gear of The Year: The Best Dive Gear & Equipment

It’s been a busy year for our team: With our ScubaLab Reviews, We’ve evaluated more than 170 pIeces of dive equIpment, from travel gear to regs to fIns. WIth Lab tests and team dives behInd us, and all the data collectIng and number crunchIng completed, here are our picks for the best gear of the year.

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