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Best Scuba Gear for Low-Visibility Situations

By Patricia Wuest | Published On March 22, 2017
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Best Scuba Gear for Low-Visibility Situations

Stay safe in low-visibility situations with these smart scuba gear choices.


READ MORE: How To Handle Low Viz While Scuba Diving


scuba gear for low-visibility situations

Consider adding these gear items to your kit in preparation for low-visibility diving situations.

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Light & Motion GoBe 500 Search

scuba gear for low-visibility situations

Light & Motion GoBe 500 Search

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This compact powerhouse has an 8-degree spotlight that cuts through adverse visibility, burns for more than two hours on high, and is rated to nearly 400 feet.
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Dive Rite High-Visibility Line and Reel

scuba gear for low-visibility situations

Dive Rite High-Visibility Line and Reel

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Avoid disorientation with this reel’s Dacron orange line when cave or wreck diving. The reel’s frame is marine-grade stainless steel.
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Cressi Luminous Compass

scuba gear for low-visibility situations

Cressi Luminous Compass

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Navigate in dark or murky water with Cressi’s easy-to-read compass. It has a highly luminous dial for easy reference in low-light conditions. cressiusa.com


Underwater Kinetics eLED Dive Beacon

scuba gear for low-visibility situations

Underwater Kinetics eLED Dive Beacon

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This high-viz, red personal marker beacon helps your buddy see you when the viz is nonexistent. Powered by two AAA batteries, the Dive Beacon runs for 24 hours.
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SeaLife Sea Dragon Mini 600

scuba gear for low-visibility situations

SeaLife Sea Dragon Mini 600

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In many situations, a backup light should be considered required, and the Mini 600 is an excellent one. It has two power modes, a 75-degree beam, and a 60-minute burn time at full power with its standard battery.
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