Must Have Scuba Gear: The Complete Equipment Guide I've spent forty-plus years watching new divers walk into shops with that mix of excitement and confusion on their faces, asking what must have scuba gear they actually need. The answer hasn't changed much since the late '70s, though the marketing departments sure want you to think it has. Here's the thing: scuba diving requires specific life-support equipment, and while you can debate the merits of different brands or features, you can't debate the core list. Some gear keeps you alive underwater. Some gear keeps you comfortable. And some gear exists purely to separate you from your money. This guide cuts through the noise. I'll walk you through every piece of equipment you'll encounter, from the non-negotiables to the nice-to-haves, with the kind of detail that comes from logging more than 8,0 ...