Gloves

Any glove thick enough to provide the needed thermal protection will work with a drysuit. That said, one of the most popular advances in drysuit diving is the advent of easy-to-use dry-glove systems. They connect to the wrists via a pair of plastic rings. Wear a pair of thermal glove liners underneath, and you can have warm, dry hands in the coldest conditions.

Soft Socks or Attached Boots

Drysuits usually come with a choice of latex or neoprene soft socks, which allow you to choose from a variety of drysuit over boots. Soft socks also enable you to turn the suit completely inside out for cleaning, drying and airing after a day of diving. Attached boots, on the other hand, are convenient because they simplify the donning process, and eliminate having to deal with extra gear. They can range from lightweight latex to rugged vulcanized rubber, offering lots of foot support and aggressive tread.

Hoods

In a pinch, any hood that fits well and can keep your head warm will work with a drysuit, but ideally you would use a hood that is designed to be used with a drysuit. These specially made hoods are cut a little shorter and designed with smooth-skin panels that seal against the neck seal, or between the neck seal and the neck’s warm collar, to significantly minimize water intrusion and keep you warm and dry.

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