10 Budget-Friendly Dive Accessories
Enjoy more diving and less stressing with these 10 dive accessories that won't break the bank.
Enjoy more diving and less stressing with these 10 dive accessories that won't break the bank.
Katy Danca Galli.
This dual-compound mouth- piece is made from two types of silicone, soft where it needs to be, and stiff in the bite tabs for a solid grab.
MSRP: $11
Info: atomicaquatics.com
Katy Danca Galli.
This is one of the most versatile multitools we’ve come across, with three stainless-steel hex wrenches, a Schrader valve tool, an O-ring pick and more, all folded into a powder-coated body.
MSRP: $30
Info: xsscuba.com
Katy Danca Galli.
For keeping fins organized on the dive boat or when hiking around a tropical island, this useful tool can handle a pair of long open-heel fins in the main compartment, leaving the two external pouches for a mask and other necessities.
MSRP: $56.99
Info: scubamax.us
Katy Danca Galli.
Made from a stretchy, non-degradable material, Bungee Straps are designed for Mares’ open-heel fins, but a quick survey showed they will work on a variety of other brands. They come in three sizes and include spacers for drysuit diving.
MSRP: $39
Info: mares.com
Katy Danca Galli.
A new approach to replacement fin straps, this smart design adheres to the keep-it-simple philosophy. They are inexpensive and easily fit just about any model that has fin posts.
MSRP: $15 (per strap)
Info: innovativescuba.com
Katy Danca Galli.
Avoid getting surprised on the road with excess weight charges. This model is horizontally positioned so it acts as a handle for lifting, and it reads up to 100 pounds and runs on a pair of AAAs.
MSRP: $19.99
Info: balannza.com
Katy Danca Galli.
Days of repeated diving can trap water in the middle ear, where bacteria can cause infection. Powered by two AAs, Eardoc uses variable pitch vibration to open clogged eustachian tubes, allowing water and air to escape.
MSRP: $55
Info: eardoc.info
Katy Danca Galli.
The BC hanger has curved arms (pictured). The wetsuit hanger’s wide contoured arms follow a shoulder shape. Both have 360-degree rotating hooks so they can be used virtually anywhere.
MSRP: $13 (each)
Info: xsscuba.com
Katy Danca Galli.
A perfect day light or backup night light, the League 100’s angled casing fits nicely in the hand and shines a bright spot surrounded by a smooth halo. Four AA batteries provide 10 hours of burn time.
MSRP: $49.99
Info: princetontec.com
Katy Danca Galli.
Clip this to your BC to keep in touch with your buddy: It’s water activated, depth rated to 164 feet, delivers more than 200 hours of signal blinks, and comes with either a green or a red cone.
MSRP: $15
Info: istsports.com