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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Seiko and PADI Collaborate on a New Special Edition Dive Watch

With a reputation for durability, reliability and capability, Seiko's newest collaboration with PADI is a dive watch that celebrates exploration and conservation.

The Best Dual-Lens Scuba Masks Reviewed

ScubaLab put 16 dual-lens scuba masks to the test and ranked them on comfort, field of view and more. Here's how they stacked up.

Best New Dive Gear May 2025

We took a look at four new pieces of dive gear to elevate anyone's diving game, including a sleek bag to transport your gear in style.

Aqualung Announces New Smart Dive Regulator

Dive insights are about to get a lot more informative. Aqualung's new smart dive regulator will provide valuable data to enhance dives and increase safety.

OrcaTorch ZD710 Dive Light: ScubaLab First Look

ScubaLab takes a first look at the new OrcaTorch ZD710 general-purpose dive light.

A Snapshot of SeaLife's Photographic Legacy

Underwater photography has advanced a lot in recent years, and SeaLife has been at the forefront of many notable innovations.

Introducing the Splash Eclipse Solar Dive Watch

A serious dive watch with a seriously fun side, Momentum's new line of dive watches is packed with all the features you need and is available in a suite of color choices to suit your personality.

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