Designed for freediving as well as scuba diving, SUBGEAR’s single lens Steel Pro Mask is ultra-compact and requires a minimal amount of air for equalization, allowing freedivers to stay underwater longer and all divers to dive easier.

Designed for freediving, SUBGEAR’s Steel Comp Mask is ultra-compact and requires a minimal amount of air for equalization, allowing freedivers to stay underwater longer and dive easier.

Atomic Aquatics’ Frameless 2 Mask provides a high-performance fit for divers of any facial type. Two types of silicone are molded together in a special process to produce a skirt that is soft against the skin while naturally conforming to the face.

Interested in what the full pack list was from ScubaLab's Dive Bag Test? We've got the gear for you right here!

Before you get in the water with your brand-new mask and snorkel, here are our best tips for prepping them so that they're ready for their first scuba dive.

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Want to know what gear ScubaLab has determined is the best based on its performance and price? We've got the cream of the crop right here.

Want to know what gear ScubaLab has determined is the best based on its performance and price? We've got the cream of the crop right here.

It may not seem like a crucial piece of life-support gear for scuba diving, but your dive mask is important. Need help finding a well-made mask that's perfect for you? ScubaLab explains five features you should understand when shopping for your next window on the underwater world.