2026 Scuba Diving Gear Guide

Our Annual Gear Guide covers everything a diver could want, including all the essential pieces of equipment to a variety of accessories that add convenience, fun or both to your dive adventures.

How to Choose a Dive Knife or Underwater Cutting Tool
Learn all about dive cutting tools, including types of devices, which ones are useful for different diving conditions and the best place to stow them while diving.
The Ultimate Guide to Scuba Haircare
Salt water can be brutal on your hair, but you don’t have to choose between great dives and healthy strands.

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ScubaLab Reviews 9 of the Best Underwater Action Cameras

ScubaLab reviews nine underwater cameras to determine the best underwater action camera, including GoPro, Garmin, SeaLife and more.

Best Scuba Accessories

ScubaLab tested 17 accessories that were designed for convenience and comfort, from tank carriers to custom mouthpieces in this scuba gear review.

Bare Elate 5 mm Wetsuit Review: ScubaLab Best Buy

Comfortable, warm and stylish, the Bare Elate is the ScubaLab Best Buy for wetsuits under $300.

Pinnacle Tempo XT 5 mm Wetsuit: ScubaLab Testers Choice

The Pinnacle Tempo XT scored the highest for warm comfort in the 2019 ScubaLab 5 mm Wetsuit test.

Cressi Otterflex 5 mm Wetsuit Review: ScubaLab Testers Choice

Chosen as a favorite of multiple test divers, the Otterflex is the ScubaLab Testers Choice for wetsuits under $300.

Truli-Ful The Beautiful 5 mm Wetsuit Review: ScubaLab Testers Choice

Warm and comfortable with a female-friendly cut, Truli's Truli-Ful The Beautiful wetsuit was our Testers Choice for women’s 5 mm wetsuits.

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