Snorkeling Gear

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Atomic Aquatics SV2 is a solid mid-range snorkel option that held its own during my cold-water crossings on the Oregon Coast where…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After spending dozens of hours testing this snorkel set against salt spray from Astoria to Brookings and fresh wind off Puget Sound, I…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer If you are a snorkeler or freediver looking for secure full-face protection without sacrificing peripheral vision, the Subea Easybreath 540 is a solid…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After spending a weekend cold-water snorkeling at Crater Lake in mid-October where the air was biting and the lake surface hovered around 58°F,…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After running this snorkel set through a full season of testing ranging from the chilly winds of Astoria to the warm summer glides…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer If you are a wakeboarder or wakesurfer chasing waves at Lake Billy Chinook during summer months when air temps hit the mid-80s but…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Mares X-One Snorkel Mask is a solid entry-level choice for beginners entering cold-water snorkeling or open-ocean swimming who need to keep their…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Cressi Palau Short Snorkel Set is a robust entry-level option for cold-water snorkeling that holds up well against debris but lacks the…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Cressi Palau Short Snorkel Set delivers a reliable entry-level experience for snorkeling excursions around Puget Sound or Crater Lake where you need…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Ocean Reef Aria Full Face Snorkel Mask is a solid entry-level option for snorkeling around Puget Sound or Lake Billy Chinook when…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After spending a full season testing this setup against salt spray on the Astoria to Brookings run and cold morning mist off Crater…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After spending days snorkeling around volcanic rocks at Crater Lake in cold mountain lakes, I found the Mares X-One Snorkel Mask to be…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Subea Easybreath 540 Full Face Mask is a solid entry-level choice for snorkelers who prioritize low cost and basic visibility but should…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The TUSA Sport UM-16 Snorkel Set is a solid entry-level choice for winter sea kayaking when you need to stay warm without breaking…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Atomic Aquatics SV2 Snorkel is a solid choice for kayakers who need reliable warmth without the bulk of a full drysuit during…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Cressi Duke Full Face Snorkel Mask is a solid entry-level option for open-water swimmers and paddleboarders who need visibility without sacrificing too…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The US Divers Cozumel Snorkel Set is a solid entry-level option for paddlers who need reliable gear without breaking the bank at approximately…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Mares X-One Snorkel Mask is a durable, zero-distortion option for wakeboarders and wakesurfers who prioritize visibility and secure fit over featherlight weight….