Holiday Guide: 10 Great Gifts for Scuba Divers
Have you ever been stuck on what to get your dive buddies for the holidays? Do you struggle coming up with ideas of what you want? Here's our list of items every diver should add to their wish list.
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1) Jackery Mini
Description: Jackery designs multiple models of their mobile phone charger, but the Jackery Mini tops our list because of its travel-friendly size! It's compatible with iPhone, iPad Mini, iPod, Android, Windows phone, Smartphones, Tablets, Gaming devices and MP3 players.
Estimated Price: $20-50
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2) iSea 4
Description: This iPhone housing unit will allow for you to record underwater images/video with you iPhone up to 200ft. It's a little pricey, but could be worth the chunk of change for the versatility it adds to your iPhone.
Estimated Price: $250
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Description: The leader in universal lightweight compact tripods, steady cams, and other products for smartphones, tablets and cameras, announced that the iStabilizer Flex smartphone tripod has won the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award in the Best App/Gadget for Phone Pics category.
Estimated Price: $30
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Description: The iDive housing unit is a fully functioning touchscreen housing unit for the iPad. It's special design allows for the user to use the iPad underwater while keeping the iPad completely dry.
Estimated Price: $800
Description: Not your typical slate- and-golf-pencil combo, the Kit includes the Aqua Pencil, slate, tether, lead and eraser. The unique pencil design is easy to deploy, use and stow — even with gloves — and is highly durable.
Estimated Price: $25
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Description: Perfect for a GoPro or any other underwater camera, the Pole 38HDF is a unique floating telescoping pole, perfect for watersports, travel, sailing and any activities where you need maximum flexibility in shooting angles to go with security in water.
Estimated Price: $60
Description: A singular hanger that will help you organize your gear!
Estimated Price: $17-25
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Description: Getting there is half the fun — or at least it was, in the days before long security lines and sky- high baggage fees. One thing that can ease your travel travail is luggage designed with a diver's needs in mind. Here are nine new bags — full- size and carry-on — to get you and your gear where you want to be.
Estimated Price: $56-350
Description: If you've ever been out on the boat and wanted to listen to your music louder than what your phone speakers would allow, but you didn't want to purchase an entire sound system for your dive trip. Then these are the speakers for you. They are waterproof, bluetooth and relatively inexpensive.
Estimated Price: $130
10) Sharkbanz
Description: For those select divers who might encounter sharks on their dives, there is Sharkbanz. These wristbands contain a patented magnetic technology that deters sharks away from those wearing them. Now, we understand that many divers love to enounter these magnificant beasts on their dives, especially since they so rarely bother divers, but for those who just want a little more peace of mind on their dives, here's the answer!
Estimated Price: $40
