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Scuba Gear For Adventure Divers

| Published On July 25, 2018
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Scuba Gear For Adventure Divers

When planning your next scuba diving adventure, don't skimp on good gear. We've highlighted several great gear options for your next dive, whether it be close to home or abroad. From a must-buy safety accessory to a stylish dive watch, this scuba gear is a great addition to any adventure diver’s gear bag.

Garmin Descent MK1 Stainless Steel

$999.99; Garmin

Garmin

The first dive computer from Garmin not only supports multigas profiles, including nitrox, but its surface GPS tracks and maps where you start and end your dives. Underwater alerts can be customized with audible alarms and vibrations.

Shearwater Perdix AI
Shearwater

This sleek dive computer has advanced tec-diving capabilities, but new divers will love its simple-to-use two-button ­interface, onboard dive log and easy-to-read multicolor screen display. Why You Need It: Do you really want to work dive ­tables on your vacation?

DAN Signaling Sausage
Divers Alert Network

When it comes to offensive linemen and surface signaling gear, size definitely matters. DAN’s sausage is a full 6 feet long, plus it’s bright orange and covered with 2-inch-wide reflective tape on both sides. Why You Need It: When you’re diving in current, this safety gear is as important as a helmet is to a football player.

Cressi Giant Knife
Cressi

A dive knife is a safety tool. Made of tempered AISI 420 steel, the Giant knife has a double-edged blade — smooth-edged and serrated — that will saw through anything. It includes a safety rope cutter to quickly cut nets and fishing line. Why You Need It: Remember your Girl or Boy Scout motto? Be prepared for whatever the ocean throws at you.

SeaLife DC2000 Pro Duo Camera
SeaLife

Pair this feature-rich 20-megapixel DC2000 camera, depth rated to 200 feet, with the Sea Dragon 2300 auto light and Sea Dragon flash and you’ve got a setup that delivers high-quality still photos and videos. Why You Need It: What better way to preserve your Instagram-worthy underwater memories?

Citizen Promaster Diver
Citizen

With Eco-Drive technology, the Promaster Diver is powered by solar charging, so it never needs a battery. Featuring a stainless-steel case and anti-reflective mineral crystal, this timepiece is rated to 660 feet. Why You Need It: Nothing says “adventure diver” better than a classic dive watch. The rugged Promaster Diver is a great accessory to have.

It’s helpful to think of Cinderella’s stepsisters when buying a pair of fins: Fit is paramount. The Frog Plus has many of the characteristics of a traditional paddle fin and causes minimal leg strain. You’ll also love the comfortable foot pocket. Why You Need It: You can’t go to the ball without shoes; you can’t dive without fins.