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.

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60: Second ScubaLab: DiveGear Lycra Diveskin

Manufactured of both nylon and high quality spandex, the full body Lycra Diveskin by DiveGear provides both function and fit. Worn as a stand-alone in warm water, a Lycra skin provides abrasion protection from accidental contact with coral and stinging marine life, as well as sun protection, with 95% of UV rays blocked.

60: Second ScubaLab: Waterproof D1 Hybrid

Waterproof’s D1 Hybrid is a new concept in drysuit design – it’s the world’s first insulated Constant Volume Drysuit. Utilizing a three-dimensional mesh inner lining, the diver is kept warmer by insulating the air between the outer shell and the body. Waterproof’s exclusive integrated silicone neck and silicone wrist seals are both comfortable and make for easy donning.

60: Second ScubaLab: Seasoft RayGun High Beam

The RayGun High Beam from SEASOFT SCUBA weighs in at just 6.5 oz, even with its two 3-volt lithium batteries. This AMERICAN designed and manufactured featherweight dive light is a heavyweight in performance, however, delivering one of the brightest spots in ScubaLab testing.

60: Second ScubaLab: Bare SB System

BARE’s new SB SYSTEM Drysuit is the world’s first STRETCH BREATHABLE drysuit. Its unique blend of fabrics provides 4-way stretch for a “next-to-skin” fit, and breathability for a balanced body temperature on the surface.

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