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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Nassau Grouper Starting to Recover off Cayman Islands - But Still Need Protection

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Diving Lights: IST Sports T-16 LED Sunny

ScubaLab tests IST Sports' T-16 LED Sunny pocket diving light

Canister Lights: Watershot Strykr 10W 100M Dive Light Kit

ScubaLab tests Watershot's Strykr 10W 100M canister dive-light kit

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ScubaLab tests Light & Motion's Sola Dive 1200 compact primary dive light

2011 ScubaLab Dive Lights: Tester's Choice

ScubaLab's Tester's Choice Picks for 2011 dive lights

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