These are the tools that allow us to see, breathe and move underwater. What could be more necessary? Here's your guide to this year's best dive gear:

| Masks |

Snorkels

Fins

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The water's beautiful — but not always hospitable. Here's protection that will keep you covered from the tropics to frigid waters.

| Wetsuits | Drysuits | Wet/Dry Extras |

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Comfort, control, balance, stability — everything we want in a BC. These new models deliver it all. | Best BCs |

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You know you've found the perfect reg when you forget it's there. One of these could do that for you.

| Best Regs |

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Depth, time, tissue saturation, direction, minutes to deco — diving means managing information. These instruments put it at your fingertips.

| Computers | Watches |

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Underwater, a picture can be worth a million words. Here are cameras and accessories that can do the talking for you.

| Cameras, housings and accessories |

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Before, during and after a dive, it's the extras that can help make the experience easier, safer and more memorable.

| Bags | Compressors | Extras

Chris Crumley

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