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The Best Oceanic Dive Computer

Test divers found a lot to like about the OCI — from its data display and presentation to its backlight — and several considered it perhaps the most stylish of the wristwatches. Read why the Oceanic OCI is our Testers’ Choice in it's category.

2014 ScubaLab Testers' Choice: Mares Icon HD Dive Computer

The Icon’s new dive display is even better than before, with streamlined data presentation and improved use of the Icon’s colors. There’s still one-touch access to a dive-profile graphic, but now it intrudes less on other dive data. Read why the Mares Icon HD is our Testers’ Choice in this category.

Underwater Exosuit for Deep-Sea Exploration

Every underwater Superhero will want their own Exosuit. Check out the most awesome dive suit $600,000 can buy.

2014 ScubaLab Testers' Choice: Stahlsac Rangi Roller Dive Bag

Hoist the Rangi Roller, and you’ll notice it’s a little hefty — the heaviest roller carry-on we tested. It’s also packed full of features we like. The rigid sides and back combine with a padded front flap to offer excellent protection for your camera or laptop. Read more on why the Rangi Roller is our Testers’ Choice.

2014 ScubaLab Testers' Choice: Armor API-3R Dive Bag

Overall, this bag delivers the kind of ruggedness and clarity of design we’re looking for in a go-anywhere dive bag. It’s our Testers’ Choice in the full-size roller bag category.

2014 ScubaLab Best Buy: Cressi Cargo 145L Dive Bag

A well-designed, well-made jumbo bag with a budget-friendly price tag, the Cressi Cargo is ScubaLab's Best Buy.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - SCUBAPRO Evertec LT Drysuit

A new rip-stop fabric makes SCUBAPRO’s Evertec LT Drysuit lighter and more comfortable, without sacrificing the durability demanded by active cold water-divers.

SCUBAPRO MK21/S560 Regulator: A ScubaLab Best Buy

Everything about the MK21/S560’s performance would lead you to expect bigger numbers after the dollar sign. Test divers liked its smooth, almost-effortless performance. The light-weight second stage is easy on the mouth, and the purge is smooth and sure. For delivering unmatched performance at a midrange price, the MK21/S560 is our Best Buy.

2014 ScubaLab Testers' Choice: Beuchat VR200 Soft Touch HF Regulator

We liked a lot about the solid VR200 Soft Touch, including that it was easy-breathing, dry, comfortable and lightweight. In fact, it made every test diver’s top-three favorites list — the only reg we tested to do so. Because of this, the VR200 Soft Touch is our Testers’ Choice in this category.