Scuba Diving Equipment & Gear

Choosing the right scuba diving equipment can make a huge difference to comfort, safety and enjoyment underwater. After years of recreational, technical and cave diving in Mexico, these guides cover the equipment I use, recommend and look for when choosing dive gear.

Explore our guides to scuba diving masks, dive knives and cutting tools, fins, dive computers, sidemount equipment and other essential scuba gear. Whether you’re buying your first set of equipment or upgrading your existing setup, these articles are based on real-world diving experience rather than simply product specifications.

Best Scuba Diving Fins 2026: What I Recommend After Thousands of Dives

Scuba Fins, Gear, Scuba Diving Equipment & Gear

Best scuba diving fins for recreational, technical and cave diving, including fins tested over more than 1,000 dives.

Best Scuba Masks 2026: How to Choose the Right Dive Mask

Mask, Gear, Scuba Diving Equipment & Gear

There is no single best scuba mask for everyone. After years of recreational, technical and cave diving, here’s what I actually look for in a mask, how to find one that fits, and which features are genuinely useful.

Best Dive Knife 2026: Scuba Diving Knives, Line Cutters & Shears

Dive Knife, Scuba Diving Equipment & Gear

What is the best dive knife for scuba diving? After years of diving, teaching and guiding in the cenotes of Mexico, I explain why I prefer compact line cutters such as the EEZYCUT Trilobite, what other options are available, and what divers should look for in a reliable emergency cutting tool.

Best Sidemount BCDs for Cave Diving: Razor vs XDEEP, Hollis, Dive Rite & Scubapro

Scuba Diving Equipment & Gear, Sidemount Cave Diving

Sidemount diving has become enormously popular, particularly in the caves and cenotes of Mexico. But choosing the best sidemount BCD is very different from choosing a conventional recreational BCD. For open-water recreational diving, comfort and ease of use may be the...