What's not to love about any activity that combines boats and scuba diving? Here's some gear that can help you get the most out of your next boat dive. Want our latest gear reviews? Check out the Gear section of our website.

1. Scubapro Boat Coat

Designed to keep you toasty on the boat between dives — or anywhere you need protection from cold wind and spray — this new coat is made of breathable Everflex neoprene that seals in the warmth. The torso is long for extra protection from the wind, and the sleeves have hook-and-loop cuffs for an adjustable fit. The built-in hood is shaped for a comfortable fit and has an adjustable closure, and the neck is cut high to seal out drafts. The coat has a full-length front zipper, a small zippered pocket on the chest for valuables, and angled hand-warmer pockets with zippers. The Boat Coat is available in a wide range of men’s and women’s sizes for a sure fit. Dealer pricing; scubapro.com

2. Aqua Lung Wrist Compass

If you came on a boat, it’s always a good idea to go back on it too. Finding it will be easier with this new wrist-mount compass — a tool that’s as reliable as Earth’s magnetic field. The display on the compass card has large numbers, and the gauge face is luminescent for easy reading even after dark. The large bezel rotates 360 degrees and stays where you set it. The compass has a large side sighting window that makes it easy to follow a straight bearing to wherever you’re heading. The strap is sized to fit a wide variety of wrist sizes and wetsuit thicknesses. Available in Northern and Southern Hemisphere versions. $85; aqualung.com

Are you little rusty on your navigation skills? Check out our tips for using your compass.

3. Seac Liquid Snorkel

A snorkel can be like the spare tire taking up all that room in your trunk — little more than annoyance, until the day you need it. But that doesn’t mean you need to dive with a snorkel always dangling from your mask strap. Seac’s new Liquid has a PVC tube that’s ultra flexible, so you can roll or fold it up and stick it in a BC pocket until you need it, and it will pop right back into shape. The Liquid’s tube is curved to stay close to your head for reduced drag, and the tube’s top is cut at an angle to help keep out spray. The tube is designed with differentiated sections that stiffen it and provide a high air-return capacity. The ergonomic mouthpiece is made of hypoallergenic silicone, and the keeper has a no-fuss clip that easily attaches to your mask strap even while you’re wearing the mask. $29; seacusa.com

4. Oceanic Manta Ray

If this fin reminds you of something that lives in the sea, it’s no accident. With a design inspired by the shape and movement of marine animals, the Oceanic Manta Ray uses advanced materials to replicate the way they move through the water. Stiff parts of the blade act as the fin’s “bone,” while the springy X-shaped section flexes like a tendon, and the elastic material at the tip is like skin directing water flow. The curved winglets on the blade’s outer edges add efficiency and maneuverability. The buckle adjustment on the spring strap allows more than 2 inches of adjustability in minutes — with no tools needed — for a precise fit. And the soft heel pad has an oversize finger hole that makes it easy to grab, even with thick gloves, to quickly remove the fin — a real plus when you’re holding onto the ladder of a dive boat with one hand, dancing on the waves. $199.95; oceanicworldwide.com

5. Cressi Gorgona bag

Keeping a tight ship is a lot easier with a mesh bag big enough to corral all your dive gear, even the biggest stuff. The Gorgona is 38 inches long and 15 inches wide — roomy enough for a full set of gear, including the longest freediving fins. Made of heavy-duty mesh and rugged 600-denier polyester with wraparound carrying straps, the Gorgona is beefy enough to stand up to the rigors of multiple seasons of boat diving with a heavy load of gear. A full-length zipper provides excellent access to everything in the bag, and the mesh makes it easy to rinse your gear after a dive. At only about 1½ pounds, the Gorgona won’t add extra weight and bog you down, and it compresses into a small, flat bag with a handle for easy packing into your luggage. $49.95; cressiusa.com

6. Underwater Kinetics 307 UltraBox

Phone, glasses, camera — you’ll bring something on the dive boat that you’d rather no one stepped on, sat on or soaked. Made from high-impact ABS, Lexan and stainless steel, the UltraBox won’t corrode. It has an O-ring seal waterproof to 15 feet and an automatic valve that equalizes when the latch is opened after temperature or altitude changes. The box has a removable rubber liner and a rugged, spring-loaded latch that won’t pop open if the box is dropped. Available in seven sizes (the model 307 is 8-by-4-by-3.25 inches) and in yellow or black with a clear or transparent lid. $23.99; uwkinetics.com

7. Akona Seco boots

The good thing about hightop boots is how warm they stay thanks to the way they hold water. The bad thing is the way they swell like water balloons when you climb back on the boat. Seco boots are designed to allow water to drain so you’re not stomping around sloshing water all through your surface interval. The soles have small holes in the foot bed that are sized to allow water out without letting excess water in while you’re diving, so they stay warm. Seco boots are available in 3 mm or 5 mm thicknesses. $52, 3 mm; $58, 5 mm; akona.com

8. Stahlsac 30L Dry Bag

Few things are better than getting into dry clothes after a brisk dive. You can make sure all your dry stuff stays that way with Stahlsac’s new dry bag. The tough nylon shell resists tears and punctures, and it folds up compactly. The shell is coated with urethane, and the seams are welded for a watertight seal. The semi-opaque rip-stop panel makes it easier to find what you’re looking for, and the bag comes with a detachable carrying strap. It’s available in three sizes: 18 liters, 30 liters and 60 liters. $34.95 (30L); stahlsac.com

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