1. Mask, Snorkel & Fins (Basic Trio)
The foundation of any dive or snorkel experience.
- Mask: Low-volume, tempered glass, good seal
- Snorkel: Dry or semi-dry with splash guard
- Fins: Open-heel or full-foot depending on boots
2. Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)
Your personal flotation and weight system.
- Jacket-style BCD (most popular)
- Back-inflate or wing-style for technical diving
- Integrated weight pockets
3. Regulator Set
Delivers breathing air from the tank safely.
- First stage (high pressure)
- Second stage (primary & octopus/backup)
- Submersible Pressure Gauge (SPG)
- DIN or Yoke connection
4. Scuba Tank (Cylinder)
Holds your breathing gas.
- Aluminum 80 cu ft (most common recreational)
- Steel tanks (higher capacity, negative buoyancy)
- Nitrox compatible for enriched air
5. Wetsuit or Drysuit
Thermal protection and some buoyancy.
- 3mm–7mm neoprene wetsuit (most common)
- Dry suit for cold water diving
- Hood, gloves, boots
6. Dive Computer or Gauges
Tracks depth, time, decompression status.
- Modern dive computers (air & nitrox modes)
- Air-integrated option (shows tank pressure)
- Backup analog gauges recommended