Akona Expedition Bag
Designed with new fashion-forward fabrics to save weight and improve functionality.
Overlapping cover strip protects main compartment zippers from getting snagged while in transit.
Designed to carry a full set of dive equipment plus a whole lot more, the Expedition rolls on heavy-duty replaceable wheels and stainless-steel axles. It is purpose-built for traveling and meets the dimensional size requirements of most airlines for checked luggage.

CONTACT: akona.com MSRP: $290

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Aquasketch Minno Scrolling Slate
Compact underwater notebook, sketchpad or reference platform.

Scroll holds 10 feet of writing material.

Uses for the AquaSketch pad include navigation, teaching, communication and critter identification.

CONTACT: aquasketch.com MSRP: $49.95

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ATorch RL03 Dive Light
Comes with a convenient, innovative, wireless induction charging system.

Up to 1,100 lumens with six-hour burn time when used on brightest setting.

Inductive charging means you just unscrew the tail cap and drop the RL03 into its base for a top-off. It’s made of aircraft-grade aluminum and is rated to 100 meters, with a rotary magnetic switch so you can choose from three power settings plus strobe.

CONTACT: atorch.net MSRP: $225

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Cressi 145L Cargo Bag
Cavernous main compartment includes compression straps and a mesh storage sleeve.

Wheels are large diameter and can be easily replaced in the event of breakage.

Offering a total packing volume of 145 liters, the Cargo bag can handle all the gear a diver would need for an extended dive vacation, plus it’s built tough to withstand the rigors of life on the road.

CONTACT: cressi.com MSRP: $229.95

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MaxTec Dive Buddy Wireless Data Logger
Tracks dive data up to 140 feet for transfer to your smartphone.

Easy dive logging and sharing with your buddies — all without cables.

The Dive Buddy can retrieve data to your IOS device, including dive time, depth and water temp. The sample rate is programmable, and you can edit your log to include location, gear configuration, buddies and images.

Easy social-media sharing, and a five-year battery.

CONTACT: maxtecscuba.com MSRP: $149

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IST Sports BG03 Dolphin Bag
Padded top-carry handle and duffel handle in front make it easy to lift onto customs tables.

Built light and durable with lots of gear-carrying capacity, it’s the ideal travel companion.

The BG03 weighs only about 11 pounds, and includes an interior pocket organizer, zippered wet bag and an outboard wheel system. The telescoping locking handle lets you negotiate crowded airports with ease.

CONTACT: istsports.com MSRP: $280

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IST Sports T-24040 Dolphin Tech Torch
Each beam offers a 10-degree hot spot with a 50-degree halo to a maximum depth of 131 feet.

Lithium-ion battery charges in 2.5 hours

This powerful yet ultracompact dual-beam canister-light system weighs less than one-and-a-half pounds, is negatively buoyant, and pumps out 2,000 lumens of illumination. Includes a convenient hand-mount.

CONTACT: istsports.com MSRP: $855

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Ikelite Gamma LED Dive Light
Machined from anodized, aircraft-grade aluminum for strength and corrosion resistance.

220-lumen beam controlled by mechanical tail switch.

Though light in weight, the Gamma offers powerful performance and durability in a finely machined, ergonomic body. The double O-ring seal keeps out the elements and provides waterproof operation to 400 feet.

CONTACT: ikelite.com MSRP: $120

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SeaCure Custom Mouthpiece
Easy-to-use re-moldable mouthpiece that fits the upper and lower jaw positions to prevent jaw fatigue and headaches.

Available in five sizes for the best fit for both regulators and rebreathers.

SeaCure is a unique mouthpiece designed by an orthodontist to fit the individual diver’s mouth, teeth, gums and jaw configuration to provide maximum support of a regulator.

CONTACT: seacure1.com MSRP: From $34.95

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Nocturnal Lights M700T Dual LED Dive Light
Can be used as a flashlight.

Provides a depth rating of 300 feet.

Each M700T light delivers 700 lumens of water-penetrating power. The neoprene hand mount allows for hands-free use.

CONTACT: nocturnallights.com MSRP: $384, package; $179.99, light only

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SeaLife Sea Dragon Mini 600 Photo and Dive Light
This 600-lumen LED light is just 5 inches long and weighs 3.4 ounces.

Includes mounts for cold shoe, GoPro and SeaLife AquaPod

The Mini 600 features two power modes and 250 minutes of burn time on the lower setting. The mounts work with a wide range of systems. Depth tested to 300 feet.

CONTACT: sealife-cameras.com MSRP: $129.95

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Submersible Systems Spare Air 300
Adaptor included in package enables you to refill from your primary tank.

Storage holster with safety leash attaches to your BC within easy reach.

The Spare Air 300 comes with a 3-cubic-foot bottle, an easy-to-use demand regulator, and a handful of accessories.

CONTACT: submersiblesystems.com MSRP: $299

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Stahlsac Curacao Clipper
Lightweight-frame components can be easily repaired and quickly replaced if needed.

Compression straps keep the load neat, organized and secure while in transit.

The bottom compartment of this big bag can fit a complete dive kit, while the top compartment handles topside gear. Internal pockets are provided for additional gear organization. Padded handles on top and bottom make lifting easy.

CONTACT: stahlsac.com MSRP: $279.95

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Stahlsac Bonaire Mesh Backpack
30-by-17-inch dimensions provide an easy-to-carry package with multiple straps and handles.

Available colors include black/blue, black/yellow, black/red black/pink and all black.

This deluxe backpack features a main compartment that’s roomy enough for a complete set of dive gear. An external front pocket handles smaller items, and a patented built-in dry compartment safeguards valuables for all water-sport activities.

CONTACT: stahlsac.com MSRP: $84.95

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Stahlsac HD Caicos Cargo Pack
Rugged tarpaulin exterior with reinforced bottom and wheeled frame.

Full-length side pockets big enough to fit even XL fins.

The ruggedly built HD Caicos is expansive enough for all your gear, with internal compression straps to keep it all secure in transit. It features an internal frame, wheels and backpack straps — and weighs just 11.2 pounds empty.

CONTACT: stahlsac.com MSRP: $349.95

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Tilos Transcend Lightweight Travel Bag
Built of 600-denier and 420-denier lightweight rip-stop nylon with heavy-duty noncorrosive metal double-slider zippers for long-term durability.

Measuring 13.75-by-5-by-11 inches and weighing under a pound makes for convenient, lightweight travel.

Designed to safely transport and store laptop computers and other fragile items, this bag offers a padded main compartment plus a laptop sleeve. You also get a padded handle and a one-year warranty.

CONTACT: tilos.com MSRP: $49.99

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Tilos 95400 Conference Bag
Built of 600-denier and 420-denier lightweight rip-stop nylon with heavy-duty noncorrosive metal double-slider zippers for long-term durability.

Measuring 13.75-by-5-by-11 inches and weighing under a pound makes for convenient, lightweight travel.

Designed to safely transport and store laptop computers and other fragile items, this bag offers a padded main compartment plus a laptop sleeve. You also get a padded handle and a one-year warranty.

CONTACT: tilos.com MSRP: $49.99

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H2Odyssey Torid Pulse Air Gun
Can attract attention on the surface by shooting a blast of water 15 feet into the air.

Signaling device or just plain fun? You decide.

This pneumatic pistollike device shoots air rings under water a distance of more than 30 feet. You can adjust the air rings by regulating the pulse from fine and fast to thick and slow. It connects to your tank via a low-pressure hose.

CONTACT: h2odyssey.com MSRP: $140; $170 with hose

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