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SCUBAPRO Second Stage Swivel

SCUBAPRO’s second stage swivel can be easily installed between your existing second stage and LP hose for instant flexibility and increased range of motion. The SCUBAPRO swivel is a more traditional design that allows the second stage to rotate 360 degrees both vertically and horizontally to achieve even 90-degree angles. With an extra-long hose, this allows you to run your second stage under your arm rather than over your shoulder while maintaining a good angle for the second stage to enter your mouth. That means more range of motion and less stress on the neck and jaw. Priced by dealer www.scubapro.com

Atomic Aquatics Universal Hose Swivel

If it feels like you’re playing tug-of-war with your second stage during a dive, a universal hose swivel might be the answer. The Comfort Swivel — the ball-joint-style hose swivel that comes standard on many Atomic regulators — is now available in a universal version to fit virtually any regulator second stage that uses a 9/16-inch 18-pitch thread. Since the swivel and LP hose are integrated, the package includes both swivel and 32-inch hose. One end screws into a first stage low-pressure port, the other end onto your second stage. The result: increased range of motion for head turns and tilts, with less teeth clenching and jaw fatigue. We’re sold. Price: $89 www.atomicaquatics.com

Seasoft Pony Pocket

This is a perfect pony bottle pouch for back-plate systems or BCs that use double tank bands. Overlapping Velcro webbing wraps around each tank band, providing solid mounting support for a 13-cubic-foot pony bottle. Also, because the pocket mounts to the bands and not the tank itself, it’s easy to change tanks between dives without having to remove the pony bottle setup. The pocket’s rugged Cordura construction includes a reinforced back as well as a wide stiffener band at the opening so the mouth of the pocket will hold its shape when loading the bottle. Price: $50 www.seasoftscuba.com

Zeagle Quick Deploy Pony System

This compact pony bottle system has everything you need to deal with the unexpected. It includes a 6-cubic-foot cylinder, Zeagle’s RaZor first stage/valve combo with Envoy second stage, a heavy-duty mesh quick-deploy pouch with grommets for mounting and a Transfiller to refill right off your own tank. The 36-inch-long hose allows you to mount the system inverted and still have enough hose length to pass the second stage to a buddy. Better yet, the whole system can be passed off to your buddy by pulling it out of its quick-deploy pouch. It offers the easy breathing performance of a primary regulator in the most compact pony bottle configuration we’ve seen, a great combination in our book. Price: $427 www.zeagle.com

Submersible Systems Spare Air 300 With Travel Pack

The Spare Air has long been a diver’s go-to bailout system, and with the convenient Travel Pack you can take it with you on your tropical dive vacation. The Spare Air 300 system comes with a 3-cubic-foot bottle, regulator, nylon carry pouch with mounting straps, a mouthpiece cover and lanyard, plus a tank fill adapter so you can recharge the bottle from your scuba tank. The travel pack comes with protective caps for bottle and regulator, spare O-rings and silicone grease, all packed in a clear plastic bag so TSA can easily see its contents. Before traveling, drain the system of air, unscrew the regulator from the tank and install the protective caps. Pack it in either your carry-on or checked luggage; either way, include the owner’s manual to assist the TSA in identifying what it is. Price: Spare Air System $299; Travel Pack $14 www.spareair.com