Our ULTIMATE Guide To What We Bring On Dive Trips

If you’ve ever spotted us on a dive trip and wondered where our rash guards and leggings are from or what those little essentials are that somehow make every dive day easier, this post is for you!

We get asked all the time about our favourite dive wear, travel accessories and must-have bits of kit, so we’ve rounded everything up in one place. From our own Girls that Scuba collection to some of our favourite brands, these are the pieces you’ll regularly find us wearing and packing on our epic dive adventures around the world.

Divewear + Swimwear

Whether you’re diving in the tropics, snorkelling with whale sharks, or simply looking for a little extra protection from the sun and stingers, a good rash vest and pair of leggings are a dive-day essential. They provide comfort, UV protection and an extra layer between you and your gear, while adding a splash of personality to every dive. Here are some of our favourite designs that you’ll regularly spot the Girls That Scuba team wearing around the world.

Girls That Scuba – Designed by divers, for divers, our rash vests and leggings combine comfort, protection and ocean-inspired style. Whether you’re looking for extra sun protection, a barrier against stingers, or simply want to add a pop of colour to your dive kit, they’re made to help you feel confident and comfortable from the boat to beneath the surface.

Spacefish Army – Known for their bold, colourful prints, Spacefish Army creates activewear that’s made to stand out. Their leggings and rash guards are comfortable, flexible and perfect for anyone who loves bringing a little extra personality to their dive wardrobe. Spacefish Army’s range of rashies, leggings, shorts, and more, are also constructed from recycled fabrics. They offer UPF50, and their leggings and shorts now have added pockets!

Waterlust – A long-standing Girls that Scuba favourite, for very good reasons! They create unique prints which are adapted from photographs and inspired by marine environments and creatures. Not only that, they also donate to a project related to the print’s inspiration for every single piece sold. These causes vary from coral conservation and parrotfish protection to sea turtle research. Also, Waterlust’s sizing is another huge tick from women divers. Their sizes go from XS to 3XL, and their thorough size guides show the styles on lots of different body types. So, if you love wearing your passion for the ocean, Waterlust is a brand worth checking out!

Blue Adaptation – Blue Adaptation blends stylish designs with a passion for ocean conservation. Their swimwear is designed for active adventures, offering the support and comfort you need while helping you feel your best both in and out of the water.

Sea Morgens – Sea Morgens creates beautifully designed swimwear that’s made for life in and around the water. Their pieces are comfortable, flattering and stay securely in place, making them a great choice whether you’re diving, snorkelling or spending the day exploring the coastline. SeaMorgens swimwear, rashies, and leggings are all made from ECONYL® regenerated yarn, making use of waste products such as plastic bottles and ghost fishing nets. The resulting fabric is incredibly strong and hardwearing, and our community members love how long lasting their styles are. A number of their prints support projects such as coral conservation and ghost net removal, too.

Slipins – SlipIns DiveSkins are designed to make every dive more comfortable, whether you’re wearing them on their own in warm water or underneath your wetsuit in cooler climates. Their silky, four-way stretch fabric makes it much easier to “slip into” (and out of) your wet, while also providing UPF 50+ sun protection and full-body coverage from stingers. Available in a range of beautiful ocean-inspired prints, they’re the perfect blend of practicality and style for any water adventure.

Holuna Art – Designed for ocean lovers, Holuna Art’s swimwear is made for everything from boat days to beach walks and tropical dive trips. Founded by Ashleigh, a diver and artist, all of Holuna’s designs are initially hand drawn and painted with watercolour. Featuring unique marine-inspired artwork and comfortable, flattering fits, it’s a great choice for anyone who wants their love of the sea reflected in what they wear.

Above The Surface

Between dives, it’s all about staying comfortable, warm and protected from the elements. Whether it’s a cosy robe after a chilly UK dive, a lightweight T-shirt on a tropical liveaboard, or a pair of sliders for walking around the dive centre, these are our favourite topside essentials.

GTS Sliders – Whether you’re walking across the dive centre, heading to the beach or relaxing after a day underwater, a comfortable pair of sliders is a dive trip essential. Lightweight, easy to slip on and perfect for wet feet, our Girls That Scuba sliders are made for life by the water.

GTS Organic T-Shirt – Made from soft organic cotton, our Girls That Scuba T-shirts are perfect for everything from travelling to your next dive destination to grabbing lunch between dives. Comfortable, breathable and the perfect way to show off your love for the underwater world wherever your adventures take you.

GTS Sweatshirt – There’s nothing quite like wrapping up in a cosy sweatshirt after a long day in the water. Whether you’re warming up after a chilly UK dive, watching the sunset on a liveaboard or heading home after an incredible weekend away, our Girls That Scuba sweatshirt is designed to keep you comfortable while celebrating your passion for diving.

GTS Hooded Long Sleeve Tee – Perfect for throwing on between dives, our hooded long sleeve tee offers lightweight comfort with a little extra coverage from the sun and sea breeze. Whether you’re relaxing on the dive boat, exploring a new destination or heading out for an evening stroll, it’s an easy layer you’ll find yourself reaching for time and time again.

GTS Poncho – Changing after a dive has never been easier. Our Whale Shark Poncho provides plenty of coverage for getting changed comfortably, while the soft, absorbent fabric helps you dry off and warm up after a day in the water. It comes in our signature whale shark design or in pink! Whether you’re on the beach, at the dive centre or travelling between dive sites, it’s a practical essential you’ll wonder how you ever lived without.

For Our Hair

Salt water, wind and boat rides can be tough on your hair, so we’ve found a few favourites that help keep everything under control. From practical scrunchies and hair ties to hats, buffs and sunglasses, these are the little accessories that make a big difference on long dive days.

Girls That Scuba Scrunchies – No one wants to finish a dive with a tangled mess of salty hair. Our marine-inspired scrunchies are gentle on your hair, comfortable to wear all day, and add a fun splash of ocean-inspired style to your dive outfit.

Girls That Scuba Buff – A buff is one of those surprisingly versatile items that earns a permanent place in your dive bag. Wear it as a headband to keep your hair back, around your neck for extra warmth on breezy boat rides, or even as lightweight sun protection between dives.

Riptie Hairtie – Designed with divers in mind, RipTie Hair Ties are made to keep your hair secure without snagging or pulling. Whether you’ve got thick curls or long straight hair, they’re a favourite for keeping everything comfortably in place before, during and after a dive.

Stream2Sea Leave In Conditioner – Salt water and sunshine can leave your hair feeling dry after a day of diving. Stream2Sea’s leave-in conditioner helps nourish and detangle your hair while using reef-safer ingredients, making it an easy addition to your post-dive routine.

Girls That Scuba Cap or Beanie – Whether you’re escaping the tropical sun or warming up after a chilly dive, a good hat is always worth packing. Our caps are perfect for keeping the sun off your face between dives, while our cosy beanies are ideal for warming up after cold-water adventures or early morning boat departures.

For When We’re In The Water

Some items never leave our dive bag because they simply make every dive better. Whether it’s capturing incredible underwater memories, keeping your mask crystal clear, or staying hydrated between dives, these are the accessories we rely on every time we head beneath the surface.

Girls That Scuba Mask Strap – A simple upgrade that makes a big difference! Our neoprene mask straps help prevent tangled hair, make your mask more comfortable to wear, and are much easier to slip on and off than standard silicone straps. With six ocean-inspired designs to choose from, you can personalise your dive kit while enjoying a little extra comfort on every dive.

Stream2Sea De-Fog – There’s nothing worse than a foggy mask halfway through a dive. Stream2Sea’s reef-safe defog helps keep your vision crystal clear, so you can spend less time clearing your mask and more time enjoying everything the underwater world has to offer.

Girls That Scuba DSMB – A delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB) is an essential piece of safety equipment that every certified diver should carry. Our Girls That Scuba DSMB is lightweight, easy to pack and designed to help you surface safely and stay visible to boats and your dive team with two colours for you to choose from, yellow and pink.

Orca Torch – A dive torch isn’t just for night dives, it can completely transform your underwater experience. Even on bright, sunny days, a torch helps bring out the true colours of coral reefs, wrecks and marine life that are often lost at depth. It’s also invaluable for exploring crevices, communicating with your dive buddy during night dives and adding an extra layer of confidence in lower visibility conditions. Compact, reliable and built for adventure, an OrcaTorch is a great addition to any diver’s kit.

DiveVolk – Divevolk’s underwater phone housing lets you take photos and videos using your smartphone while still accessing your touchscreen underwater. It’s a brilliant option for divers who want to document their adventures without carrying a larger camera setup.

GoPro – Whether you’re filming playful seals, colourful coral reefs or your dive buddy’s best underwater moments, a GoPro is a fantastic way to relive your adventures. Compact, durable and easy to travel with, it’s become a staple in many divers’ kit bags for capturing memories above and below the surface.

Staying Safe

The best dive gear doesn’t just make diving more enjoyable—it helps keep us safe too. From surface marker buoys and reef-safe sun protection to a few other handy essentials we always recommend carrying, these are the items that help us dive responsibly and confidently wherever our adventures take us.

GTS Water Bottle – Staying hydrated is one of the simplest and most important ways to keep you safe whilst diving. Whether you’re heading out for a single dive or spending the whole day on the boat, keeping a reusable water bottle close by makes it easier to stay hydrated before, between and after dives. Our 17-ounce, double-walled stainless steel water bottle is perfect for any occasion. It will keep your drink of choice hot or cold for hours. It also features an odor and leak-proof cap.

Electrolytes – Long days in the sun, hours spent in the water and travelling to dive destinations can all leave you feeling dehydrated. Adding electrolytes to your water is a simple way to replace the minerals lost through sweating, helping you stay refreshed and ready for your next dive.

Stream2Sea Coral Care Sunscreen – Protecting your skin shouldn’t come at the expense of the ocean. Stream2Sea’s Coral Care SPF 30 is a mineral-based sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection and is not only safe for marine life but actively feeds and nourishes coral. Water resistant and made for days spent in and around the sea, it’s a dive bag essential for ocean lovers.

Stream2Sea Sun & Sting Gel – Whether you’ve spent a little too long in the sun or had an unexpected encounter with a marine creature, Stream2Sea’s Sun & Sting Gel provides a cooling, soothing sensation to help calm irritated skin. It’s one of those products you’ll be glad you packed, even if you never need to use it.

Sunnys With GTS Lanyard – A good pair of sunglasses is essential for protecting your eyes from the glare of the sun on the water, but they can easily end up overboard. Pairing them with a Girls That Scuba neoprene lanyard helps keep them secure, so you can focus on enjoying your dive day instead of worrying about losing them to the sea.

Don’t Forget

GTS Log Book – Every dive tells a story, and your logbook is where those memories live. Whether you’re recording a milestone dive, noting down a new species you spotted or tracking your progress as a diver, our Girls That Scuba logbook is the perfect place to document every underwater adventure.

GTS Certification Card Holder – Keep your certification cards organised, protected and easy to find with our Girls That Scuba certification card holder. Compact and practical, it’s designed to keep all your diving credentials together, so you’re always ready to check in at the dive centre.

eSIM – Staying connected while travelling has never been easier. An eSIM allows you to access mobile data without needing to swap physical SIM cards, making it simple to navigate, book transport, keep in touch with loved ones and share your underwater adventures wherever your dive trips take you.

Travel Bank Card – A travel-friendly bank card can make managing your money abroad much easier. We love using Revolut for spending in different currencies, helping to avoid unnecessary exchange fees while keeping track of expenses throughout a dive trip. It’s one less thing to worry about while you’re busy exploring beneath the surface.