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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60 Second ScubaLab: IST Sports R410 Regulator

IST Sports’ flagship regulator, the R-4-10, unites the R-4 balanced diaphragm first stage with the O-10 pneumatically balanced second stage.

60 Second ScubaLab: Cressi Palau Fins

Cressi is creating a better way to snorkel with its Palau fin, a lightweight kicker that combines the convenience and versatility of an adjustable fin with the comfort of a full-foot fin.

60 Second ScubaLab: Tilos Armada BC

Tilos’ back-bouyancy Armada BC is targeted to the traveling diver, but it has enough ballast capacity and buoyant lift for local diving too.

60 Second ScubaLab: Ultralight Control Systems Tray System for the Olympus PEN

Ultralight Control Systems tray and arms for the Olympus Pen Camera maximizes flexibility in the way you set up your underwater photo rig.

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