Holiday Gift Guide for the Scuba Diver in Your Life

It’s the time of year when visions of scuba diving gear start dancing in our heads. Here are some holiday gift ideas to help make the diving days jolly and satisfy the wish list of any scuba diver.

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PROSPEX SSC017 | Seiko

This watch is powered by all types of light — no battery change required. Once fully charged, its reserves will last up to six months. Sporting a stainless-steel case, one-way rotating bezel, and luminous hands and markers, this watch has a flawless function and look that says dive even when you’re far from the water.

$425 | seikousa.com

DC2000 Pro Duo | SeaLife

We fell in love with this easy-to-use, compact housed camera setup the minute we used it (check out our images here)! Want to surprise a diver in your life with a gift that's sure to delight? SeaLife’s new DC2000 simplifies capturing high-quality still or video images, and offers the excellent image quality of a large, 1-inch 20-megapixel sensor. Check out the advanced features: RAW and JPEG imaging capabilities, four underwater shooting modes, with three digital color-correction filters, continuous burst shooting and image stabilization. All these help you get the shot even when there's a frenzy of underwater action like a shark feed or manta school feeding. The Pro Duo combo includes the Sea Dragon 2300 auto light for vibrant video, the Sea Dragon flash for stills and a set of Flex-Connect grips with a tray.

$1,399; sealife-cameras.com

HyFlex Switch | Tusa

This versatile open-heel fin delivers speed and power without sacrificing comfort. The blade — set at a 20-degree angle to the foot pocket — has a wide water-scooping pocket supported by progressively flexing side rails that make the most of every kick. The supportive foot pocket and supple bungee strap — with five adjustment positions that can be changed without tools — provide a stable, comfortable fit for easy all-day kicking. The blade also unbolts from the foot pocket in minutes for a travel package less than 16 inches long.

$199 | tusa.com

Marine Rescue GPS | Nautilus

This small device is an unobtrusive addition to your dive kit that you’ll be happy to have if you ever get swept away from the boat. The Nautilus sends out an SOS signal and your coordinates (accurate up to 5 feet) to all AIS-equipped vessels up to 34 miles away. It’s waterproof, depth-rated to 425 feet, has a five-year battery life and requires no registration, subscription or service fees.

$239.99 | nautilusgps.com

Dry Bag DB-20L | IST Sports

Nothing ruins a good day of diving quite like finding out all of your stuff has been soaked while you were blowing bubbles below. You can keep your clothes, phone, wallet, camera and other water-averse items nice and dry with this lightweight dry bag from IST Sports. This 20-liter bag is constructed with 500D PVC and is fully waterproof. The bag’s double-roll-top opening also functions as a carrying handle, and it comes with an adjustable 1½-foot-long cross-body strap in case you want to keep your hands free.

$20 | istsports.com

Soverin Alpha | Tusa

The Soverin Alpha fits snugly and securely thanks to enhanced lumbar support, a comfortable back pad and a harness that is isolated from the air cell. The adjustable waist belt helps to further fine-tune the fit. Rails along the back of the harness stabilize the tank and hold it closer to the body to prevent it from rolling, and the two-position cam band is a nice touch that makes setup much easier. This jacket-style BC has 34 pounds of buoyant lift and features a new integrated weight system, zippered trim weight pockets, and a series of D-rings and snap hooks that can be repositioned easily and quickly.

$499 | tusa.com

ProPlus X | Oceanic

This Oceanic console computer is easy to read both above and below the water thanks to the large, legible characters and bold, color-coded data displayed on its low-energy thin-film transistor screen. The logical menus are a breeze to navigate with the four-button interface, especially with the aid of the helpful on-screen prompts. The computer runs on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and features a digital compass, four-gas capability, a quick disconnect, Bluetooth connectivity and dual algorithms.

$1,449.95 | oceanicworldwide.com

Agua | Cressi

This full-foot fin puts the base of the blade at the top of the foot pocket and stiffens the rear of the blade with two buttresses on the bottom, near the toes. The soft foot pocket is comfortable, and the lightweight fins — less than 1 pound each in a size 10-11 — let you kick long and hard without wearing yourself out, a perfect feature for surface swimming. The Agua’s soft blade requires a steady pace to maintain speed when wearing a full set of scuba gear, but its lightweight, low-stress design, comfortable foot pocket and attractive price make it perfect for snorkelers.

$39.95 | cressiusa.com

Snap-It Salt Lightweight | Spyderco

This dive knife features a snap shackle on the pivot end of the handle so it can easily be clipped to a D-ring or another attachment point when closed. The H-1 stainless-steel blade is corrosion-proof and features an oversize hole to provide leverage for one-handed openings. The textured panels on the handle ensure you can get a solid grip on the knife, even when wet.

$139.95 | spyderco.com

Steel 34 Roller Bag | Stahlsac

There’s plenty of space for your gear inside this 148-liter bag. It’s designed with a waterproof compartment to keep your wet and dry gear separate, and also features quick-access front-zippered pockets and a breathable compartment that allows damp objects to air out. A replaceable internal metal frame and abrasion-resistant materials on stress points help this heavy -duty bag stand up to lots of wear and tear.

$359.95 | stahlsac.com

T-Stick | Ultralight Control Systems

How can you improve the muck stick? It’s tough to enhance such a simple tool. Well, how about a comfortable handle? Honestly, it’s such a simple and welcome addition, it’s a little surprising nobody thought of it sooner. Not only does this stick from Ultralight Control Systems give you a better grip to help stabilize yourself in the sand, but the end of the T-handle is threaded for a ball mount so you can easily mount your camera to it. There is a hole on the other end so you can add a lanyard as well.

$22.50 | ulcs.com

Perdix AI Computer | Shearwater

The simplicity of the Perdix’s two-button operation and crisp, easy-to-read display makes it stand out among other, more complicated devices. Despite its ease of use, this air-integrated computer features advanced capabilities, such as closed-circuit and trimix compatibility. Users can customize the color of the display and the data it shows. The user-replaceable AA battery is icing on the cake.

$1,175 (with transmitter) | shearwater.com

GoPro Lens-Removal Tool | Backscatter

Divers using the GoPro Hero5 or Hero6 must first remove the square lens from the front of the camera before putting it into an underwater housing — this is often easier said than done. To aid underwater videographers in this surprisingly difficult task, Backscatter has developed this simple tool. Just slide it between the Hero5 and the lens, then twist to remove the lens. You can get it by itself or as part of a FLIP5 filter kit.

$4.99 | backscatter.com

AC10V Master Cromo | Cressi

Its brushed-titanium faceplate may be an eye-catcher, but the Master Cromo’s design is all about performance and comfort. Take the elliptical second-stage diaphragm; the shape provides a large surface area for quick breathing response, while keeping the second stage compact and lightweight to prevent jaw fatigue. The piston first stage has five LP ports and a 360-degree rotating turret for perfect hose alignments, and the ergonomic metal adjustment lets you fine-tune breathing resistance.

$449 | cressiusa.com

i750TC | Aqua Lung

The vibrant, full-color OLED display, air integration, three-axis digital compass and Bluetooth compatibility may be the headline features on the i750TC. But what makes it so satisfying to dive with is the way those features mesh with its intuitive operation, logical menu paths and a display that’s crystal-clear, not just visually but also in the presentation of data. Its three-button interface is so simple you’ll be tempted to skip the instructions, but don’t: The full-color manual is one of the best we’ve read.

$999 (transmitter $399 to $425) | aqualung.com

MK25 EVO/S620 Ti | Scubapro

Scubapro’s MK25 EVO first stage and the air-balanced S620 Ti second stage make quite a pair. This regulator is an easy breather — even at depths of more than 300 feet — and has been designed to be freeze resistant. The second stage was made lighter and smaller than previous versions and features an ultralight titanium inlet tube, a large purge and a newly designed exhaust tee.

$819 | scubapro.com

F1 S Fin | Seac

The blade of the F1 S is designed with rigid sections connected by a web of rubbery elastomer. The result is a soft tip that stiffens toward the toes, providing a powerful kick without wearing out your legs. The fin’s comfortable foot pocket features a bungee strap that makes donning and doffing a breeze. The fins are efficient in flutter kick and provide good acceleration when you let big square-tipped blades work up to speed gradually. They come in a variety of colors, including black, black/blue, black/yellow, black/red, white/pink and white/aquamarine.

$129 | seacusa.com

Promaster Diver BN0085-01E | Citizen

ISO-compliant and depth-rated to 300 meters, the Promaster is made of stainless steel, with a polyurethane strap. It features a unidirectional bezel, and the dial — covered with an anti-reflective mineral crystal — has three hands with a date calendar. This timepiece has a screw-back case and screw-down crown. You’ll never need to open up the watch to replace the battery, because it runs on Eco-Drive technology, which allows it to turn natural and artificial light into energy.

$350 | citizenwatch.com

Titanium Shorty | Camaro

This incredibly flexible, versatile 2 mm shorty can be worn as a base layer or by itself. The waterproof seams and thin layered neoprene provide a tight fit and good insulation. It also can be worn on both sides — the silver titanium-coated inside adds extra warmth; when worn on the outside, it is water repellent and incredibly quick drying. That means no more putting on cold, damp suits, and no more funky smells.

$99.95 | camaro.at

Sea Dragon Fluoro-Dual Beam | SeaLife

The Fluoro-Dual uses blue LEDs and a dichroic filter to shine a blue 65-degree floodlight that is primed for exciting marine life to emit fluorescence. You can easily switch between the fluorescent flood and a white 15-degree spotlight with a single button. The light also comes with yellow barrier filters for your mask and camera so you can see the biological light show through the blue hues.

$499 | sealife-cameras.com

Collapsible Folding Utility Wagon | Mac Sports

Work smarter, not harder, with this handy heavy-duty wagon. It can handle up to 150 pounds, and the roomy 35½-by-20-by-22½- inch interior can fit most — if not all — of your kit. Minimize the number of trips back and forth to your car, and save your arms from hauling tanks, weights, coolers and other cumbersome items. It’s so handy you’ll never want to leave it behind, and thanks to its compact size — you’ll never have to.

$69.99 | macsports.com

AquaFlex Jumpsuit | Aqua Lung

The AquaFlex’s super-stretchy neoprene makes this suit very flexible and incredibly easy to get in and out of. The stretch also makes the suit very comfortable and ensures a great fit. The cuffs are designed to minimize fraying, and the liquidrubber- sealed seams increase durability. The suit is available in a number of styles and thicknesses.

7 mm $399 | 5 mm $369 | 3 mm $299 | aqualung.com

Italia Mask | Seac

The soft silicone skirt of this mask — made in Italy — is built using different thicknesses in order to make it as comfortable as possible and to keep a watertight seal. The mask has a wide field of view and 3 mm-thick ultra-clear tempered-glass lenses. The mask can be outfitted with optical lenses ranging from -1.0 to -6.0 diopter. The Italia comes in a variety of colors, and a mirrored-lens version is also available.

$69 | seacusa.com

Nautilus GLH | Indigo Industries

What diver doesn’t want to fly across the reef using an underwater jet pack? This tank-mounted DPV runs on two 35-watt motors and can reach speeds up to 4 miles an hour. It can go forward and backward, and is controlled by a handheld remote. It weighs 20 pounds and is depth-rated to 120 feet. The rechargeable and replaceable batteries have a run time of 45 minutes at full power.

$2,299 | indigo-industries.com

Delta 5 | Oceanic

The latest Delta regulator has gotten a visual update, and it has the performance to match its stylish new look. Ribbed heat exchangers have been added to both the eDX diaphragm first stage and the second stage for improved cold-water performance. This scuba regulator is a smooth and reliable breather with a precise breathing adjustment and an effective purge.

$499.95 | oceanicworldwide.com

BC1 | Atomic Aquatics

High-tech abrasion-resistant, nonabsorbent materials; ratcheting tank cam band; self-sealing zippers; titanium-coated stainless D-rings; harness like an easy chair; integrated weight latches that open and close like a luxury-car door — the BC1 has all the goodies. But get Atomic’s first-ever BC in the water and its stability and comfort will convince you that the whole is indeed greater than the sum of its parts.

$1,399.95 | atomicaquatics.com