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Scuba Gear

Everything you need to know about scuba diving gear all in one place, including buyer’s guides, head-to-head reviews and how-to guides.

Best Scuba Gear of the Year

If you’re in the market for something new, or if you just want to know what features and innovations in gear we thought really hit the mark, look no further—you’re in the right place.

How to Clean and Maintain Your Dive Gear

Finally pulled the plug and purchased your first set of scuba gear? Here are the top ten tips you'll need to know to keep your gear clean and properly maintained.

Best Scuba Regulators of 2024 Reviewed

ScubaLab tests and reviews five new regulators. Find out which fins won ScubaLab Testers Choice and Best Buy.

Recent Articles

2014 ScubaLab Testers' Choice: Hog Zenith Regulator

In real-world ergo tests, divers gave the Zeniths the highest overall scores of any reg we tested — not because they excelled in any one category, but because they did well across the board in all categories. The Zenith was our Testers’ Choice in the sub-$500 category.

2014 ScubaLab Testers' Choice: Beuchat VR200 Soft Touch HF Regulator

We liked a lot about the solid VR200 Soft Touch, including that it was easy-breathing, dry, comfortable and lightweight. In fact, it made every test diver’s top-three favorites list — the only reg we tested to do so. Because of this, the VR200 Soft Touch is our Testers’ Choice in this category.

SCUBAPRO MK21/S560 Regulator: A ScubaLab Best Buy

Everything about the MK21/S560’s performance would lead you to expect bigger numbers after the dollar sign. Test divers liked its smooth, almost-effortless performance. The light-weight second stage is easy on the mouth, and the purge is smooth and sure. For delivering unmatched performance at a midrange price, the MK21/S560 is our Best Buy.

Best Dive Bags Reviewed by ScubaLab

Whether you’re packing a little or a lot, you need travel bags that protect your gear and will stand up to the worst that airport baggage handlers can dish out.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - SUBGEAR Steel Pro Mask

Designed for freediving as well as scuba diving, SUBGEAR’s single lens Steel Pro Mask is ultra-compact and requires a minimal amount of air for equalization, allowing freedivers to stay underwater longer and all divers to dive easier.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - SUBGEAR Steel Comp Mask

Designed for freediving, SUBGEAR’s Steel Comp Mask is ultra-compact and requires a minimal amount of air for equalization, allowing freedivers to stay underwater longer and dive easier.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - Atomic Aquatics Frameless 2 Mask

Atomic Aquatics’ Frameless 2 Mask provides a high-performance fit for divers of any facial type. Two types of silicone are molded together in a special process to produce a skirt that is soft against the skin while naturally conforming to the face.