Shearwater Peregrine TX

MSRP $700, $1,000 (with transmitter)

Contact shearwater.com

This upgraded version of the popular, user-friendly Peregrine adds wireless air integration with Swift transmitters and a digital compass. More than just a cherry on top, these two features ensure that the Peregrine TX has everything an open-water diver could possibly need. It also has Nitrox compatibility, vibrating alerts, a rechargeable battery, customizable display options and wireless dive log downloads to the Shearwater Cloud.

XS Scuba Benthic Compression Shorts

MSRP $39.95

Contact xsscuba.com

Avoid uncomfortable ride-up and bunching underneath your wetsuit with this sleek men’s swimwear. Stretchy and streamlined, this form-fitting base layer is made with chafe-free flatlock seams and a four-way stretch 80/20 polyester/spandex fabric blend. Wetsuits slip right over it for easy donning and doffing. The elastic waistband provides a flush, comfortable fit that stays securely in place without squeezing. Available in five sizes.

Light & Motion Sola Goodman Handle

MSRP $99

Contact lightandmotion.com

This tech-inspired hands-free lighting solution has an ergonomic thumb divot and replaceable bungee cord for a secure, comfortable grip, even with open hands. Oversized thumbscrews on either side allow quick and easy adjustment, and the wide grip is easy to slip in and out of. Substitute a thumbscrew with a ¼-20 ball mount (sold separately) to create another grip for seamless hand switching. Includes mounting hardware to support Sola and Sola X mounting.

Lefeet P1

MSRP $1,099 (standard model)

Contact lefeet.com

This compact, lightweight scooter's modular design allows for fast tool-free assembly and disassembly. It's rechargeable batteries are safe for carry-on baggage. The standard battery gives users four speed options and a 60-minute runtime. It has plenty of power—we easily towed multiple divers with a single unit. Users can upgrade to an extended-runtime, five-speed battery or even combine two P1 units for more power. The wireless remote is simple to operate. Includes a GoPro mount. Other accessories include a jetpack-like tank mount and a mount to attach the P1 to a hydrofoil or SUP.

Sealife Sport Diver Ultra

MSRP $349.95

Contact sealife-cameras.com

This new version of SeaLife’s underwater smartphone housing offers universal compatibility with virtually all smartphones, including the iPhone 8 and later models, and larger Android devices like the Samsung Galaxy Ultra series. It is neutrally buoyant—depending on the phone used—and depth-rated to 130 feet with dual leak alerts for peace of mind. The housing uses a Bluetooth connection and the free SportDiver app to provide access to the phone’s camera functions. The ergonomic design is comfortable handheld or attached to a tray. A red filter is included. Optional accessories include additional color filters, push-on dome lenses, a 67mm/52mm lens adapter and a new Flex-Connect Ultra Dual Tray.

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Divintok

MSRP See website

Contact divintok.com

Depth-rated to 130 feet, with a 160-foot range, this wireless underwater communicator can be used with most second stage regs. We felt it offered clarity and quality similar to traditional underwater coms. Audio can be recorded and downloaded. The mouthpiece and rigid bite tabs take some getting used to, but overall the system is a simple, effective solution for divers who need a communication system but don’t want the added complexity and expense of a full-face mask.

Seac I50 Torch

MSRP $299

Contact seacsub.com

This 100-meter torch outputs 2,600 lumens of light. Beam angle is adjustable between 14 to 75 degrees and can switch from a powerful, far-reaching spot to a wide-illuminating flood light on the fly. It has two power levels and a strobe. A magnetic charging port lets users charge the light without removing the battery or exposing internal parts. The torch is large but easy to handle underwater thanks to its balanced construction. The push button includes a power indicator light.

Fourth Element Argonaut 3.0

MSRP Starts at $3,300

Contact fourthelement.com

This drysuit provides a tailor-made fit and a suite of customizable features including a choice of fabrics and colors, seals, valve types and more. Lightweight yet durable, our nylon trilaminate suit was effortless to don and doff. It fit like a glove, which made it easy to control air movement inside the suit. We loved the optional thigh pockets and how easy the suit is to travel with.

Modl Infinity Tool

MSRP $19 (for two)

Contact modloutdoors.com

A high-strength silicone band combined with a stainless-steel stud, this braceletlike multitool can be used to strap, cinch or mount anything and everything. Multiple tools can be combined. Straps have a 70-pound capacity and are available in lengths of 8 or 16 inches and multiple colors.

Suunto Ocean

MSRP $899.95, $439.95 (tank pod)

Contact suunto@huishoutdoors.com

This dive computer supports nitrox, multitank diving and wireless air-integration and can track over 90 different topside activities. Other functions include phone notifications, media-playback controls, weather updates and more. It can also track the diver’s route underwater using the GPS and sensors like the accelerometer and gyroscope.

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Sealife Sea Dragon Duo 10K+ Color Boost Set

MSRP $1,349.95

Contact sealife-cameras.com

This set combines two powerful wide-angle photo-video lights with the new Ultra Dual Tray. Each light outputs 5,000 lumens in a 120-degree beam for wide, even coverage and can emit up to 6,000 lumens for two minutes at a time. Default output mimics sunlight, and a special Color Boost mode mixes white and red light to enhance underwater color. Lights run for an hour at 5,000 lumens with Color Boost active. Users can select between a simplified “easy” operating mode and full-featured “advanced” mode with four selectable color temperatures.

INSTA360 X4

MSRP $499.99, $99.99 (dive housing)

Contact insta360.com

The compact, user-friendly Insta360 X4 makes it easy for divers to capture high-quality 360-degree video up to 8K at 30 fps. Users can reframe their footage after the fact using any angle for traditionally formatted video clips—including drone-like third-person views of themselves—or edit and post their videos in full 360 for a truly immersive experience. We really liked how effortlessly the dual lenses capture all the action, even on shark dives where photo-worthy flybys may be happening just behind the diver. The X4 is waterproof to 33 feet on its own and 164 feet when installed in the optional dive housing.

Sea&Sea Ys-D3 Duo

MSRP $749.95

Contact info@tusa.com

The YS-D3 is an underwater flash that delivers even, uniform light distribution over a large area. It includes three shooting modes for precise exposure control with a variety of shooting styles and cameras: DS-TTL, RC and manual. The two rear-mounted control dials use color-coded lights to indicate the active mode. This strobe includes an LED target light, auto-off power saver function, preflash cancel function and an over-relief pressure valve. It is compatible with both fiber-optic cables and five-pin sync cords. It is depth-rated to 100 meters/330 feet and uses easy-to-source AA batteries.

Kraken Ringlight 3000 V2

MSRP $349

Contact krakensports.ca

Waterproof to 330 feet, this ring light provides soft, balanced lighting that is perfect for macro subjects. It mounts directly to any 67mm threaded port, making it compatible with everything from an underwater smartphone housing to a DSLR. Suitable for photography and video, the light outputs 2,400 lumens of constant power and can be fired in 3,000-lumen bursts via a fiber-optic trigger. The three-button operation is intuitive and provides access to multiple brightness, color and emergency settings. The compartment for the rechargeable, replaceable battery is large enough to act as a handle. Between that and the lens-mounted design, it can eliminate the need for a camera tray when using smaller systems.