Freediving Gear

Taking up freediving but have zero clue what gear you need? Freediving gear is designed to simply enhance your breath-hold diving capabilities. Learn more about the right gear.

Freediver floats above a reef

Snorkels: Pros and Cons

Snorkels are a useful piece of equipment but come with pros and cons. Learn more about snorkels, when to use them and if you need one.

Two snorkelers snorkel in a tropical locale

Establishing a Baseline

Dive computers use various methods to determine surface pressure, and some are more accurate than others. Learn more about dive computers and finding the right one for you.

Shot of a fancy dive computer

Equipment for Dive Emergency Prevention & Response

Equipment can prove necessary in a dive emergency — but do you know what to stock? From glow sticks to knives, it’s important to be prepared for all scenarios. Learn about equipment options for all kinds of dive and boat emergencies.

DAN emergency signaling kit has a whistle and glow stick

We’re Over Here!

Surface marker buoys are inflated underwater and sent to the surface as a signal. This minimizes the time a diver spends at the surface waiting for a rescue. The marker can help save lives. Read more about choosing the right marker.

Female diver inflates a pink buoy marker underwater

Weight Up!

How versed are you in buoyancy control? Proper buoyancy is key to a successful dive and it is in part due to weighting. Read more about weighting yourself correctly .

Close up of a diver's mid-section has he straps on his weight belt

Validation of Dive Computers

Dive computers have evolved rapidly since their inception, however, questions arose over the years over their safety. Read more about dive computers.

Variety of dive computers and watches on a red fabric

Redefining Performance

Diver propulsion vehicles are a handy tool that can redefine a diver’s performance. Read more about these vehicles and how to choose one for you.

Female diver holds a yellow propulsion vehicle

It’s All About the Toys

Technological advances have greatly changed and improved the dive experience. Learn more about these advances.

Diver floats through a shipwreck. The diver is wearing a blue wetsuit.

The Dive Light: A Tool for All Divers

The dive light is essential equipment that can benefit all divers on most dives. There are several types of lights with various uses and a few key considerations you should make before purchasing. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to dive lights, so each diver must carefully consider their own goals and needs before deciding which model is most useful.

Lights are tools for all divers