Bring These With You - Nautilus Lifeline Emergency Radio

No matter how good your navigational skills may be, it’s always smart to have a plan B. If things don’t go as you expected, you’ll be relieved to have a way to call nearby boats on marine VHF radio — or punch a button to transmit an automatic distress signal with your GPS coordinates. The Nautilus lifeline is splash-proof at the surface in talk mode, and waterproof to 425 feet when sealed.

Contact: nautiluslifeline.com
MSRP: $299

Carrie Garcia

Bring These With You - Xit 404 Aqua Pencil Kit

Hmm, was that course 40 degrees for 60 kicks, or 60 degrees for 40 kicks? With Xit 404’s slate you can record headings and plot courses, and jot down anything you don’t want to forget. The pencil snaps securely to the 4-by-6-inch slate, and you also get a pencil tether, lead kit and eraser.

Contact: xit404.coM
MSRP: $25

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Bring These With You - Maxtec MAX02+ Scuba Analyzer

Many underwater photographers also opt to get nitrox certifed. (it’s one of PADI’s most popular specialty courses.) Nitrox and mixed-gas divers know it’s important to be aware of the mix in the gas they are breathing. Maxtec’s analyzer is compact and simple to operate, with an easy-to-read display and quick, one-button calibration.

Contact: maxtecscuba.com
MSRP: from $375

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Bring These With You - Dive Rite Nomad XT Sidemount Rig

Designed by cave divers, this rig is flexible, streamlined and tough. The bladder narrows at the top to put more lift at your hips for easier trim. The modular design allows you to customize for your size, shape and diving style, and you can position the inflator and two dump valves in any of the center top and two bottom locations.

Contact: diverite.com
MSRP: $800

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_Bring These With You - Oocean Reef G divers IDM _

Communication is important for underwater programs. The IDM stands for integrated Diving Mask and integrates all the capabilities the full mask makes possible, along with inherent advantages for use in cold or contaminated water. Ocean reef’s system offers options including underwater communications, heads-up display, integrated lED lighting and dive-data recorder.

Contact: oceanreefgroup.com
MSRP: $991

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Bring These With You - Whites Fusion One

An inner shell, with latex seals, dry rear zipper, and exhaust and inflation valves acts as the Fusion One’s waterproof barrier. An outer shell of 1 mm neoprene protects the inner suit, and provides a streamlined profile with wetsuitlike fit and excellent range of motion.

Contact: whitesdiving.com
MSRP: $999.99