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: 2013 Scuba Reg Review

Want to know what is the best scuba diving reg for your money? ScubaLab evaluated 17 top regulators,See how the breathers compare.

60:Second ScubaLab: Subgear Element 3MM Wetsuit

Designed for female divers using a new Body Map system, Subgear’s Element three-mil steamer keeps ladies warm and looking good. Super-stretch neoprene and strategically placed Ultra-Span panels provide the perfect balance of warmth and flexibility. Smooth-skin wrist and ankle seals help keep water out, and the plush torso lining feels good against the skin.

60:Second ScubaLab: Cressi Nano Mask

Designed for free-diving and spearfishing, the Nano mask uses Cressi's new Integrated Frame Design in which the two-piece frame is recessed into the mask's skirt. The dual-lens mask is made to fit very close to the face, allowing divers to move through the water and maneuver in tight spaces with minimal hydro drag.

60:Second ScubaLab: Zeagle Covert BC

Zeagle’s new featherweight Covert back buoyancy BC is a dream come true for divers looking for a lightweight BC that can be taken anywhere. The Covert can be rolled into a package not much bigger than a folded newspaper and is loaded with tons of features.

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