I’m on a mission after my first two basic scuba diving sessions! I want to understand the nuances of the sport, improve my swimming every summer, and complete a seven-day course before I turn forty.

Benjamin Tepler is a Senior Gear Editor at Outside with a focus on hiking and backpacking equipment. As a former food critic, he is a strong advocate for the advancement of better-tasting backpacking ...

Rebreathers could make an ocean explorer’s ultimate fantasies come true. Recirculating the same air again and again might sound like science fiction, but compared against traditional scuba equipment, ...

I'm trying to decide whether or not to shell out on a bunch of new equipment for a scuba diving course in Turkey this summer. What does the all-knowing Gear Guy say: buy all and be ready before I go, ...

Today’s dive took place in a high homicide area where we uncovered guns and stolen gear while searching for river treasure.