scuba diving gear

Having the right dive equipment can make a big difference to your scuba diving experience. Here are some of our best tips, tricks and strategies about getting the most out of your diving mask.

We’ll see innovations in several categories that will lighten our load, increase convenience and comfort, expand our underwater horizons, and help us capture the underwater realm in brilliant detail.

The BC/automobile analogy is nearly flawless: Sedans and SUVs are reliable, all-around performers, but the specialty units — trucks, sports cars and hybrids — all hold a unique appeal. It's the same with jacket-style and back-inflation scuba BCs: Stable and loaded with features, they’re great for diving nearly anywhere. But frequent travelers might be seduced by sleeker models, and cold-water lovers will want beefier rigs. After test-driving a dozen BC designs, we’re convinced it’s a great time to upgrade or add a specialty model to your collection. The only limit might be the size of your garage. See our scuba gear reviews of these 12 models in the gallery below.

When you're diving, you have to be ready for anything. This collection of scuba accessories includes gadgets and gear that handle many duties, from getting your kit to your dream destination in travel-friendly style to safety equipment that ensures you get back from each dive safe and raring for the next one. And of course, some of this scuba gear is designed simply to make diving more fun — and that's one thing every diver is looking for.