Scuba Diving Safety Gear Buyers Guide
Any experienced diver knows that you need more than basic gear pieces in your dive bag. Take a look at some of the newest safety gear on the market in our 2021 scuba diving Gear Buyers Guide.
SPARE AIR SPARE AIR 300
Courtesy Spare AirEasy to assemble and fill, and packs for safe travel.
$330 | spareair.com
Known as “the diver’s reserve parachute,” the Spare Air is must-have equipment for the safety-conscious diver. With 3 cubic feet of breathing gas, the 300 is 13.4 inches long and 2.25 inches in diameter, and is ready to breathe when you pull it from its easy-mount holster. Drain the tank, spin off the regulator, and it’s ready for air travel.
SPARE AIR SPARE AIR 600
Courtesy Spare AirStill compact, with double the air supply of the standard Spare Air.
$400 | spareair.com
With 6 cubic feet of breathing gas, you get double the supply of the 300 in a package that’s the same length and still just 3.25 inches in diameter. Like all Spare Air models, it’s easy to fill from any scuba tank using the included adapter—with no tools needed— and it’s safe to fly with when empty.
SPARE AIR SPARE AIR XTREME 6
Courtesy Spare AirUsing a 600-cubic-foot tank, this system supplies up to 20 minutes of air for shallow water use.
$550 | spareairxtreme.com
This mini-scuba system uses the Snorkelator, a patented technology that combines your snorkel with any diving regulator so you can switch between surface air and compressed gas with the flip of a switch. This lightweight rig is useful for working in shallow water, such as when doing boat maintenance or hunting lobster.
