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Equipment

Your scuba diving equipment is your lifeline underwater. From choosing the perfect dive mask and regulator to finding the right BCD and wetsuit, having quality gear makes every dive safer and more enjoyable. Whether you’re buying your first diving equipment or upgrading to advanced gear, our comprehensive guides help you make informed decisions.

Discover in-depth reviews of diving computers, underwater cameras, dive lights, and fins. Learn how to maintain your scuba gear, compare brands, and find the best value for your budget. From beginner-friendly to technical diving gear, we cover everything you need to know.

Stop guessing what diving equipment to buy. Our expert guides break down every piece of gear with honest reviews, practical tips, and buying recommendations based on real diving experience.

👉 Explore our equipment guides and gear up for your next dive adventure!

Scuba diver adjusting prescription diving mask in Costa Rica showing vision correction solution for divers who wear glasses or contacts

Can I Wear Glasses or Contact Lenses While Scuba Diving?

Can you dive If you wear glasses or contact lenses? What is a diving mask with corrective lenses? All about glasses in diving
Diver holding smartphone in waterproof underwater housing case photographing tropical fish in crystal clear Costa Rican waters

Bringing Your Phone Underwater: Tips and Considerations

Bringing Your Phone Underwater. Everything you need to know about underwater phone cases. Take your phone underwater!
Close-up of dive technician inspecting O-ring seals on scuba diving equipment regulator and tank valve showing proper maintenance in Costa Rica

Everything You Need to Know About Diving O-rings

Diving O-rings are small but critical components that play a vital role in scuba diving equipment. Everything about scuba o-rings
Distressed scuba diver at surface using yellow Nautilus LifeLine GPS device to call for help from distant dive boat during emergency situation

Personal Locator Beacon for Scuba Divers

What is a Personal Locator Beacon? This is a device that can bring help in case of a diving emergency and more. Is it worth buying a PLB?
Multiple affordable underwater cameras and action cameras displayed showing budget-friendly options for underwater photography in Costa Rica

Best Cheap Underwater Cameras

Wondering what are the best cheap underwater cameras? Check out our top 5 underwater cameras for water sports enthusiasts
Display of various scuba diving fins in different types and colors at Costa Rica dive shop showing selection options for purchasing fins

A beginner’s guide to buying your first scuba diving fins

Scuba diving fins are one of the most important pieces of equipment, right? But do you know how to choose them?
Collection of various diving flashlights and underwater torches in different sizes displayed showing dive light equipment options and comparison

Diving flashlights – all about underwater torches

Diving flashlights are essential equipment if You decide to improve your technical skills. Which diving flashlight to choose?
Customer comparing different BCD buoyancy compensator models in various styles and colors at Costa Rica dive shop showing equipment selection guide

The Perfect Buoyancy Compensator – Buying a BCD

A buoyancy compensator is an essential piece of diving equipment. So often the purchase of your own BCD raises many questions.
Beautiful display of scuba diving gifts including dive computer camera and accessories arranged for gift giving in Costa Rica showing perfect presents for divers

What Are the Best Gifts for a Scuba Diver? Expert Guide for 2026

Looking for a unique gift for a scuba diver? The occasions can be many and here's a list of the best gifts for a scuba diver
Diver filling out traditional paper dive logbook with pen at table in Costa Rica dive center with certification cards and dive computer nearby

The Dive Logbook: Useless Souvenir or Essential Tool? (An Instructor’s Honest Guide)

Do you really need a dive logbook? Read an instructor's take on why it is your underwater passport. We compare Paper vs Digital logs
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