Scuba Diving Gear

Scuba Diving Gear for Beginners and Advanced Divers

When I started Diving I became aware of the need for Scuba Diving Gear.  This gear or equipment was supplied to me by the dive shop during my certification training.  This was also a time for me to try different types of scuba diving gear to try to determine what I liked the best and was most comfortable wearing.

With so many different types of scuba diving gear available, I was lost as to what I should buy and what I actually needed to be safe while I was underwater. This is where my local dive shop helped me by letting me try different scuba diving masks, scuba fins, scuba regulators, scuba bcd's, scuba weights and belts and so on. 

You may be looking to purchase your very own scuba diving gear for the first time or you may already know what types of diving gear you prefer.  You may be loooking to just update your current diving gear with the newer models that are now available. New scuba gear is produced every year that is safer and more efficient that previous models. Hopfully you have been able to dive so much that your old scuba diving gear is getting worn and you need to replace it due to age and overuse.  

The following information shows what you might need to consider when looking for Scuba Diving Gear :

Most Popular Scuba Diving Gear or Equipment

A checklist is very important to make sure that you have everything needed for your scuba dive and also to make sure that you have everything when you finish diving and head back home.

Scuba Diving Gear Checklist:

• Scuba Diving Gear Bag
• Boots or booties
• BCD - Buoyancy Compensator Device                           
• Land Camera
• Dive Watch
• Dive Computers
• Fins
• Gloves
• Hoods
• Dive Knives
• Dive Lights
• Masks
• Regulators
• Octopus / Spare Air
• Snorkels
• Tanks
• Wetsuits or Dive Skin
• Weights and Weight Belt
• Underwater Camera

Important ID & Documents:

Have the necessary documents and identification before you get to the dive shop or dive location.

• Personal Identification (i.e. your driver’s license)
• Certification card (C-card)
• Dive log and pen
• Dive tables

Save a Dive Kit:

Your kit should include first aid and scuba diving gear repair items.

• First Aid Kit
• Seasickness medication
• Strong SPF sunscreen (40+ SPF)
• Anti-fog for masks
• Spare straps for fins and masks
• Extra flashlight batteries
• Replacement O-rings
• Replacement cable ties
• All-in-one repair tool
• Mouthpiece

Personal Comfort Items:

The list of comfort items will make your time on the boat more relaxing and enjoyable.

• Dry Bag
• Towel
• Dry clothing
• Hat
• Jacket  
• Bottled water
• Snacks for SIT time
• Sunglasses
• Comb or brush
• Bathroom kit
• Money (to tip the boat captain or local Dive Master)

As you can see there are many things to consider when looking at scuba diving gear and the above items are by no means a complete list.  You may not need all of the above gear or you may need extra gear if you are doing technical dives.  Your scuba diving gear should be maintained well and give you a sense of well being as your life actually does depend on it.