If you have divers on your holiday gift list but don’t know the first thing about SCUBA gear, don’t scratch them off just yet. We’ve compiled a list of five really cool stocking stuffers for divers that may be small, but can impact a diver’s experience in a big way. After all, it’s really the thought that counts!
Akona Surface Marker Buoy Safety Tube –
$27.95
$20.95 FREE SHIPPING!
You might think that something with a silly name like “safety sausage” sounds less like a safety device and more like a gag gift, but whether it’s called a safety sausage, safety tube, or surface marker buoy, it is indeed a valuable piece of safety equipment for any diver. This Surface Marker Buoy Safety Tube from Akona inflates to 40 inches in length and 7.5 inches in diameter in a bright, high-visibility shade of yellow that will increase your chances of being seen on the surface. It rolls down into a compact 5.5 x 2.75 inches in its included nylon carrying bag with gate clip you so can easily attach it to your gear and have it when you need it.
Innovative Pro Slate with Split Ring and Swivel Gate Clip – $7.95 FREE SHIPPING!
While all divers learn a variety of hand signals to communicate underwater, the convenience of an underwater writing slate can’t be denied. Innovative’s Pro Slate is the perfect accessory for the diver who likes to take notes on the dive or communicate things that simply cannot be conveyed with hand signals. This slate includes a pencil tethered with a latex tube to keep it handy, and both a split ring and swivel gate clip give you options for how you want to attach it to your gear.
SG-20 Adhesive Repair Sealant – $19.99 FREE SHIPPING!
There are any number of ways that a diver can tear their wetsuit, from sharp coral and rocks to sharp edges on the dive boat, and while it’s not necessarily life-threatening, wetsuits can be expensive to replace. Make sure your favorite diver has a way to quickly and cleanly repair wetsuit tears with SG-20 Adhesive Repair Sealant. Originally designed for hunters, this sealant is effective for repairing neoprene, canvas, rain gear, boots, and shoes, providing a variety of uses for all kinds of minor dive gear repairs.
Gear Keeper Snap Clip Locking Retractor – $29.95 FREE SHIPPING!
There are few things more frustrating than dropping a piece of equipment underwater and realizing the strap is not around your wrist like you thought it was. This common issue can be alleviated with the help of the Gear Keeper Snap Clip Locking Retractor. This small but powerful device attaches to your BCD or weight belt with a split ring, lanyard, and mounting clip, and the Kevlar-core nylon line extends up to 42 inches, giving you plenty of lead when you need it. With a breaking strength of 80 lbs, this locking retractor is perfect for cameras, dive lights, and other valuable pieces of SCUBA equipment that you simply cannot lose.
Sea Vision Defogger Spray –
$9.95
$4.95 FREE SHIPPING!
If you’re not a diver, you probably have no idea why in the world a diver would spit in their mask to keep it from fogging up underwater, but it actually does work for the majority of divers. However, it doesn’t always work for every diver, so that’s why there’s this Sea Vision Defogger Spray. One spritz on each lens will keep the condensation from building up on the dive, and even better, it’s non-toxic and non-abrasive so it won’t hurt the sea or the mask.