Dive Accessories

Dive Accessories

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    The Dive Accessories collection covers the wide range of gear scuba divers use beyond a mask, fins, and wetsuit, including dive bags, defoggers, save-a-dive kits, slates, compasses, and other essentials that make a day of diving smoother. This is a broad category built for both new divers assembling their first gear bag and experienced divers restocking small essentials before a boat trip. Our staff can point divers toward the accessories that matter most for the type of diving they do, whether recreational reef diving, deeper technical dives, or supporting a spearfishing trip anywhere along the West Coast.

    Dive Accessories FAQ

    What accessories should every diver carry?

    Every diver should carry a dive knife at all times in the water.

    A mesh gear bag is best not only for keeping gear together when it is not in use, but for cleaning it easily after every dive. Some sort of float or flag is always a good call to help keep you safe.

    Your gear bag should also have some mask defogger and a spare snorkel keeper ready to go.

    What accessories should every scuba diver have?

    Beyond your core gear, a good starter kit includes a dive knife or cutting tool, a surface marker buoy, a whistle, a backup light, a defog solution for your mask, and a mesh gear bag. A save-a-dive kit with spare O-rings, a mouthpiece, and fin straps can rescue a dive day.

    Do I need a dive flag in California?

    A dive flag on a float tells boaters there are divers below and is strongly recommended when diving from shore. The State of California requires that a dive flag be present and visible when diving from a vessel, including a power boat, sailboat, or kayak.

    Local rules on flag use vary, so check the area you plan to dive.

    What is the best way to defog a dive mask?

    Yes, spit works. However, there are better alternatives. A formulated gel or spray defogger is always recommended, since that is exactly what it is made for.

    When you buy a mask in the shop, we are happy to carefully burn the inside of the lens to remove the film of residue left from the factory. Otherwise, using your finger, a cloth, or a cotton swab, you can polish the lens with a thin layer of toothpaste or tear-free baby shampoo. Mint toothpaste is not recommended.

    Some manufacturers, like Seac, now offer masks with an anti-fog coating, and it really works.

    What should I use to carry lobster or fish?

    A game bag or lobster bag with a secure closure keeps your catch contained while you dive. Check your bags for rips and tears before and after each dive.

    For fish, a stringer or fish clip keeps your hands free.

    Blue Water Hunter also builds its own lobster bags in house.

    How do I care for my dive gear after a dive?

    Rinse everything with fresh water after each dive, especially the metal components of your gear, and for scuba, your regulator, BCD, and computer.

    Flush out and work any mechanical components, such as a trigger mechanism or safety, while rinsing. Dry what you can with a towel and let the rest air dry out of direct sunlight. Do not use grease or WD-40 in a trigger mechanism; it encourages sand to get in.

    Store gear loose, not folded tight. Salt and UV rays are the two biggest causes of premature gear failure.

    Do you carry replacement parts like fin straps and mask straps?

    Yes, we stock common replacement straps, buckles, and small parts. If you do not see a part online, call the shop and we can usually find it.