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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SCUBA Lab Charts - June 09 Issue Wetsuit Inherent Buoyancy Chart

Relative Inherent Buoyancy Since every pound of inherent buoyancy (IB) built into your dive gear means another pound of weight you must carry in your ballast system, we thought we’d check the relative IB of this year’s 3mm suits. A single test ...

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