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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

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - Shearwater Research Petrel Computer

A rugged, full-function technical dive computer, the Shearwater Petrel accommodates both open circuit and closed circuit diving. In addition to air, divers can program up to five nitrox or tri-mix gasses for each. A two-button interface and intuitive menu system simplify programming and adjustments during the dive.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - SCUBAPRO Equator BC

SCUBAPRO’s Equator is a travel-friendly BC built for the rigors of the road and frequent diving. Its jacket-style design provides just the right amount of lift and its small backpack allows fold up compact storage.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - SCUBAPRO Chromis dive computer

A watch-sized dive computer with a large numeric display, the SCUBAPRO Chromis is loaded with features for all types of water sports, including scuba diving, free diving and recreational swimming. It is nitrox-compatible and boasts a full-function watch mode, making it ideal for daily wear.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - Dive Rite Transpac Harness and Travel XT Air Cell

The Transpac XT harness from Dive Rite gives technical divers immense capability and comfort. Easily customized with integrated weight pockets, it distributes tank and ballast weight for easier maneuvering while topside. When paired with the Travel XT air cell it becomes a lightweight system ideal for warm-­‐water adventures.

Gear of The Year: The Best Dive Gear & Equipment

It’s been a busy year for our team: With our ScubaLab Reviews, We’ve evaluated more than 170 pIeces of dive equIpment, from travel gear to regs to fIns. WIth Lab tests and team dives behInd us, and all the data collectIng and number crunchIng completed, here are our picks for the best gear of the year.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - Stahlsac HD Caicos Cargo Pack

The equivalent of a modern steamer trunk designed for divers, Stahlsac’s new HD Caicos Cargo Pack accommodates a full set of gear and then some. A lightweight frame, large wheels and rugged materials make it just the thing for big adventures.