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

ScubaLab 2012 Gear of the Year: BCs

From our recent test of the latest BCs, these four models were the clear performance leaders.

ScubaLab 2012 Gear of the Year: Regulators

This year ScubaLab put a group of new regulators through a grueling test regimen — these four models were the top performers.

ScubaLab First Look Gear Test at Devil's Den

Dive Gear reviews from our recent equipment test at The Devil's Den in Williston, Florida.

60:Second ScubaLab - CETATEK aquabionic warp1 Fin

CETATEK’s new aquabionic warp1 fins instantly adapt and continuously change to any kick style and load level based on the demands of the diver. The warp1 blade features unique construction: At rest, it is relatively flat, but when the diver kicks, the sophisticated design creates a deep scoop that channels water to create thrust.

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