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Drowning remains the leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 1 to 14, and the U.S. Coast Guard estimates the majority of boating fatalities happen to people not wearing a flotation device. After spending eight weekends on lakes, rivers, and the coast testing jackets side by side, our team pulled together this list … Read more

I spent three months wearing, deploying, and repacking ten of the best inflatable life jackets on the market. I cast from a kayak in 30-knot winds, sailed a 28-foot sloop through chop, and ran paddleboards across a wind-blasted lake. I timed inflation. I checked fit after hour six of a charter trip. I want to … Read more

Choosing the best mens wetsuits comes down to matching thickness to your water temperature, picking an entry system that fits how you move, and trusting the seams to hold up after months of salt exposure. After comparing 12 of the most popular fullsuits and shortys on the market in , our team found that the … Read more

I have spent the past two winters testing women’s wetsuits in 52 to 62 degree water, paddling out at dawn in foggy Pacific breaks and logging dives on chilly reefs. The list below reflects what I wore, what I borrowed from friends, and what I sent to a half-dozen testers with different body types. If … Read more

Cold water doesn’t forgive mistakes. A wetsuit in 50°F water keeps you alive for maybe an hour before the cold wins; a proper drysuit turns that same water into a place you can work, dive, or paddle for hours. I learned this the hard way on a Lake Superior kayak trip years ago, when my … Read more

If you want to find the best snorkel sets for a warm-water trip this year, our team spent the last several weeks testing ten complete mask, snorkel, and fin packages in real reef, pool, and shore-entry conditions. A snorkel set is a bundled package that includes a mask, a breathing tube (snorkel), and swim fins, … Read more

Looking for the best snorkel masks in ? After comparing eight top-rated options across traditional, frameless, and full-face designs, the Greatever Dry Snorkel Mask Set wins our top spot for its reliable seal, anti-fog coating, and unbeatable value at the lowest entry price in this lineup. Our team picked it after weighing fit, lens clarity, … Read more

Picking the best full face snorkel mask in feels harder than it should be. I have spent the last three months testing ten different models in tropical water, cold lakes, and backyard pools, and the gap between a safe, comfortable mask and a headache-inducing one is huge. Full face snorkel masks let you breathe through … Read more

I have spent more than 200 dives testing different dive fins in tropical reefs, cold-water wrecks, and drift dives along the Pacific, and the right pair can change everything. The best dive fins turn a leg-burning hour into an effortless glide, cut your air consumption by 15 to 20 percent, and give you control when … Read more

Picking the best scuba regulators for your diving style can feel overwhelming. I have been diving for over a decade, and I still cross-reference my regulator choice against the latest reviews before every major trip. Your regulator is the single piece of gear standing between you and a safe breath underwater. A poor match causes … Read more