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      • Best Scuba Diving Gloves of 2022
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      • Best First Aid Kits 2022
    • Freediving
      • Best Lycra Dive Skin Review
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    • Full Face Masks
      • Best Full Face Diving Mask Reviews
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    • Gear Packages
      • Best Scuba Gear Packages of 2022
    • Gifts For a Scuba Diver
    • GPS Gear
      • The Best Marine GPS
      • Best Handheld GPS Review in 2022
    • Hoods
      • Best Scuba Diving Hood of 2022
    • Hookah Diving
      • Best Hookah Diving Systems
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    • Knives
      • Best Dive Knife of 2022
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    • Rebreathers
      • Best Closed Circuit Rebreathers Described and Reviewed
    • Regulators
      • Best Budget Scuba Regulator Reviews
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    • Safety Equipment
      • Essential Scuba Diving Safety Equipment
      • Best Scuba Underwater Noise Maker Reviews
      • What is the Best SMB for Diving?
    • Scuba Gauges
      • Best Scuba Diving Gauges Reviewed and Compared
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      • Best Scuba Shorts Review
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      • Best Scuba Diving Slates Review
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    • Surface Marker Buoys
      • What is the Best SMB for Diving?
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      • The 10 Best Scuba Tanks in 2022
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      • Best Underwater Drones For Sale 2022
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      • Best Underwater Strobe Review in 2022
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    • Underwater Photography
      • Best Underwater Camera Housing Review
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      • Best Underwater Strobe Review in 2022
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    • Underwater Signaling Devices
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      • Best Marine VHF Radio Reviews
    • Wetsuits
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  • Scuba Basics
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    • Central America
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      • Scuba Diving Socorro Islands Liveaboards
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      • Puerto Vallarta Mexico Diving Review
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      • Costa Rica Scuba Diving Reviews
      • Best Scuba Diving Ambergris Caye Belize
      • Best Dive Trips to Belize & Cocos Island Liveaboard Diving
      • Best Scuba Diving Mexico – Guadalupe Island Shark Diving and Socorro Island Liveaboards
    • Colombia
      • Diving in Malpelo Island Colombia
      • Best Scuba Diving San Andres Colombia
      • Scuba Diving Providencia Colombia
        • Banco Chinchorro Diving Mexico
    • Europe
      • Costa Brava Spain Scuba Diving
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      • Montenegro Scuba Diving Review
      • Best Scuba Diving Croatia
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      • Best Scuba Diving Italy Tuscan Archipelago Liveaboard
      • Best Scuba Diving Isle of Man
    • Florida & Atlantic Coast
      • Best Diving Fort Myers Florida
      • Best Scuba Diving in Sarasota Florida
      • Best Scuba Diving Myrtle Beach (SC)
      • Best Marathon Florida Scuba Diving
      • Best Scuba Diving Islamorada Florida
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      • Scuba Diving West Palm Beach Florida
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      • Best Scuba Diving in Panama City Florida
      • Scuba Diving in Pensacola Florida
    • Galapagos
      • Scuba Diving the Galapagos Islands
      • Galapagos Liveaboard Review
    • Hong Kong
      • Best Scuba Diving in Hong Kong
    • Indian Ocean
      • Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai South Africa
      • Shark Diving in Mossel Bay South Africa
      • Best Scuba Diving in Pondicherry India
      • Best Scuba Diving Goa India
      • Best Scuba Diving Maldives
      • Best Maldives Liveaboard Diving
      • Cape Town Scuba Diving Review
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      • Protea Banks Shark Diving South Africa
      • Scuba Diving Aliwal Shoal South Africa
      • Sodwana Bay Scuba Diving South Africa
      • Scuba Diving the Andaman Islands
      • Best Diving in Mozambique
      • Best Scuba Diving Mombasa Kenya
      • Best Reunion Island Scuba Diving Reviewed
      • Best Diving in Zanzibar Reviewed
      • Best Scuba Diving Mauritius
      • Sri Lanka Diving Review
      • Best Scuba Diving Madagascar Liveaboards
      • Scuba Diving the Seychelles – Liveaboards
    • Indonesia
      • Scuba Diving Raja Ampat Indonesia
      • Best Raja Ampat Liveaboards
      • Best Diving Derawan Islands Liveaboards
      • Best Diving in Gili Islands Indonesia Reviewed
      • Best Sulawesi & Halmahera Liveaboard Diving
      • Best Diving Indonesia – Pulau Weh Diving
      • Best Indonesia Liveaboard Diving – Alor and Flores
      • Best Indonesia Liveaboard Diving – Cenderawasih Bay
      • Best Indonesia Diving – Wakatobi Liveaboard Diving
      • Best North Sulawesi Scuba Diving – Bunaken Island & Lembeh Strait Indonesia
      • Banda Sea Diving Liveaboards Indonesia
      • Komodo National Park Scuba Diving Liveaboards
      • Best Scuba Diving in Bali Indonesia
  • Liveaboards/Resorts J – Z
    • Japan
      • Best Scuba Diving Okinawa Japan
    • Macronesia (Atlantic) & West Africa
      • Best Diving in Dakar Senegal
      • Best Scuba Diving the Canary Islands
      • Scuba Diving the Azores
      • Best Scuba Diving in Cape Verde Islands
      • Scuba Diving Madeira Islands Portugal
    • Malaysia
      • Kuching Diving Sarawak Malaysia
      • Best Scuba Diving Langkawi Malaysia
      • Scuba Diving in Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
      • Best Diving Redang Island Malaysia
      • Best Diving Malaysia Labuan Wrecks
      • Scuba Diving in Perhentian Islands Malaysia
      • Best Scuba Diving in Tioman Island
      • Best Dive Resorts Malaysia – Layang Layang Island & Lankayan Island Borneo
      • Best Sipadan Island Scuba Diving
    • Middle East
      • Best Scuba Diving in Israel
      • Best Scuba Diving Eilat Israel
      • Best Diving Nuweiba Egypt
      • Best Scuba Diving Jeddah Saudi Arabia
      • Best Dahab Diving Holidays
      • Best Marsa Alam Egypt Diving
      • Best Scuba Diving Sharm el Sheikh Egypt
      • Scuba Diving Hurghada Egypt Review
      • Best Scuba Diving in Aqaba Jordan
      • Best Red Sea Liveaboards
      • Scuba Diving Fujairah & Dubai
      • Best Liveaboard Diving in Djibouti
      • Best Diving in Oman – Muscat
      • Best Liveaboard Diving in Oman
    • New Zealand
      • Scuba Diving Bay of Islands New Zealand
      • Milford Sound Scuba Diving New Zealand
      • Poor Knights Islands Diving New Zealand
    • Pacific Islands
      • Scuba Diving Pohnpei Micronesia
      • Best Scuba Diving Samoa
      • Best Scuba Diving Easter Island Chile
      • Best Scuba Diving Molokai Hawaii
      • Best Scuba Diving Maui Hawaii
      • Best Scuba Diving Kauai Hawaii
      • Best Scuba Diving Oahu Hawaii
      • Best Scuba Diving Hawaii Liveaboard
      • Best Scuba Diving Palau Micronesia
      • Best Liveaboard Diving Palau Micronesia
      • Best Kosrae Scuba Diving Micronesia
      • Scuba Diving the Cook Islands
      • Best Scuba Diving in Tonga
      • Scuba Diving New Caledonia Review
      • Best Scuba Diving in Vanuatu
      • Yap Scuba Diving Review
      • Best Scuba Diving in Guam Review
      • Best Scuba Diving in Saipan
      • Best Scuba Diving Fiji
      • Bikini Atoll & Truk Lagoon Wrecks – Liveaboards
      • Best Diving French Polynesia Liveaboards
      • Liveaboard Scuba Diving in the Solomon Islands
    • Pacific Northwest (North America)
      • Best Nanaimo Scuba Diving British Columbia
      • Scuba Diving British Columbia – Howe Sound
      • Best Scuba Diving San Juan Islands Washington
    • Papua New Guinea
      • Papua New Guinea Scuba Diving Review
      • Best Papua New Guinea Liveaboard Diving
    • Philippines
      • Best Scuba Diving Coron Philippines
      • Scuba Diving Apo Reef & Coron Wrecks Philippines Liveaboards
      • Best Scuba Diving Romblon Philippines
      • Camiguin Island Diving Review
      • Scuba Diving Siquijor Island Philippines Review
      • Best Dumaguete Philippines Scuba Diving
      • Best Scuba Diving Puerto Princesa Palawan Philippines
      • Best Diving in the Philippines Visayas Liveaboards
      • Best Diving Philippines – Anilao Diving
      • Best Scuba Diving Moalboal Philippines
      • Best Diving in Malapascua Philippines
      • Best Diving Philippines – Anda Scuba Diving
      • Scuba Diving in El Nido Palawan
      • Best Mactan Island Scuba Diving Philippines
      • Best Sogod Bay Dive Sites Philippines
      • Best Scuba Diving Boracay Philippines
      • Best Scuba Diving Puerto Galera Philippines
      • Best Panglao Island Scuba Diving Philippines
      • Scuba Diving in Subic Bay Philippines
      • Best Tubbataha Reef Liveaboards – Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park
      • Best Liveaboard Diving Philippines in Malapascua & the Visayas
    • Taiwan
      • Best Scuba Diving Kenting Taiwan
      • Best Scuba Diving Green Island Taiwan
      • Best Diving Taiwan Orchid Island
    • Thailand
      • Koh Lipe Scuba Diving Thailand
      • Best Diving in Krabi Thailand
      • Best Scuba Diving Khao Lak Thailand
      • Chumphon Scuba Diving Thailand
      • Best Scuba Diving Koh Chang Thailand
      • Best Scuba Diving in Pattaya Thailand
      • Best Koh Tao Thailand Diving
      • Best Phuket Thailand Scuba Diving Liveaboards
      • Best Scuba Diving Thailand Liveaboards
    • Vietnam
      • Nha Trang Scuba Diving Vietnam
  • Books & Media
    • Best Ocean Documentary Reviews
    • Top 10 Best Scuba Diving Movies of All Time
    • Best Scuba Diving Books Ever – Cave & Underwater Explorer Diving
    • Best Scuba Diving Books Ever – Educational & Reference
    • Best Scuba Diving Books Ever – Sea Life & Safety/Survival
    • Best Scuba Diving Books Ever – Wreck & Inspirational
    • Best Scuba Diving Books Ever – Children’s & Fiction
    • Best Scuba Diving Books Ever – Underwater Photography & Freediving
    • Best Scuba Diving Books – Pacific Northwest Marine Life
  • Swimming
    • Best Women’s Swim Shorts
    • Best Men’s Swimming Trunks
    • Best Men’s Board Shorts
    • Best Swimming Headphones
    • The Best Swim Parka of 2022
    • The Best Swim Goggles
  • Boating
    • Boating Accessories
      • Best Dry Bags Reviews in 2022
      • Best Fishing Knives Reviews
      • Best Sailing Knife Reviews
      • Best Rain Gear for Fishing
      • Best Boat Trailer Tongue Jacks in 2022
      • Best Boat Trailer Winch Reviews
      • Best Bimini Tops for Boats
      • Best Inflatable Boat Launching Wheels
      • Best Boat Ladder Review
      • Boat Anchor Rope Reviews
      • Best Boat Anchor Review in 2022
      • Best First Aid Kits 2022
    • Binoculars
      • Best Night Vision Binoculars of 2022
      • Marine Binoculars
    • Canoes
      • Best Inflatable Canoe Reviews
      • Canoes
      • Best Canoe Paddles in 2022
    • Coolers
      • Soft Side Coolers
      • Marine Coolers
    • Electronics
      • Best Electric Air Pump for Inflatables in 2022
      • Best Marine VHF Radio Reviews
      • Best Kayak Fish Finder Review
      • The Best Marine GPS
      • Best Handheld GPS Review in 2022
    • Inflatable Boats
      • Best Inflatable Boat Launching Wheels
      • Best Inflatable Dinghy Review
      • Best Inflatable Pontoon Boats for Fishing in 2022
      • Inflatable Boats
    • Kayak Accessories
      • Best Kayak Knives Review
      • Best Kayak Rod Holders
      • Best Kayak Seat Review
      • Best Kayak Storage Racks Review
      • Best Gifts For a Kayaker
      • Best Kayak Compasses of 2022
      • Best Kayak Anchor Systems
      • Best Kayak Bilge Pump Reviews in 2022
      • Best Electric Air Pump for Inflatables in 2022
      • Best Kayak Roof Rack Systems
      • Best Kayak Cart Reviews in 2022
      • Best Dry Bags Reviews in 2022
      • Best Shoes for Kayaking in 2022
      • Best Kayak Helmets Reviews in 2022
      • Best Wetsuits for Kayaking
      • Best Drysuit for Kayaking in 2022
      • Best Kayak Fishing Paddle Reviews
      • Top 10 Best Kayak Paddles of 2022
      • Best Kayak Fishing Life Jacket Reviews in 2022
      • Best Kayaking Life Jackets for Women Review
      • Best Life Vest Kayaking
    • Kayaks
      • Best Motorized Kayaks in 2022
      • Best Pedal Kayak of 2022
      • Best Kayaks for Kids in 2022
      • Best Kayaks for Women in 2022
      • Best Touring Kayaks
      • Best Tandem Kayaks for 2022
      • Best Whitewater Kayaks for Beginners
      • Best Kayak for Lakes Review
      • Best Ocean Kayaks
      • Best Ocean Fishing Kayak Reviews
      • Top Ten Fishing Kayaks in 2022
      • Best Beginner Kayaks Reviews in 2022
      • Best Recreational Kayaks
      • Best Inflatable Kayaks
    • Life Jackets
      • Best Life Jacket for Jet Skiing
      • Best Wakeboard Life Jacket Reviews
      • Besst Inflatable Life Jackets Reviews
      • Best Kayak Fishing Life Jacket Reviews in 2022
      • Best SUP Life Vest Reviews
      • Best Kayaking Life Jackets for Women Review
      • Best Life Vest for Kayaking Review
    • Motors
      • Best Electric Trolling Motors Reviews
      • Best Small Outboard Motor Review
      • Best Kayak Trolling Motor Review in 2022
  • Board Sports
    • Best Electric Air Pump for Inflatables in 2022
      • Best Electric Air Pump for Inflatables in 2022
    • Stand Up Paddleboards
      • Top 10 Stand Up Paddle Boards
      • Best Paddleboard for Yoga
      • Best Stand Up Paddle Board for Surfing Review
      • Best Inflatable Paddle Boards Reviews
      • Best Fishing SUP Boards of 2022
    • SUP Accessories
      • Best Paddle Board Paddles Reviews
      • Best SUP Life Vest Reviews
      • Best SUP Roof Rack Systems
    • Best Skimboards in 2022
      • Best Skimboards in 2022
    • Best Wakesurf Boards
      • Best Wakesurf Boards in 2021
    • Body Boards
      • Best Bodyboards
      • The Best Boogie Boards for Kids in 2022
      • Best Bodyboard Fins Review
    • Surfboards
      • Top 10 Best Surfboards for 2022
      • Best Soft Top Surfboards Review
      • Best Surfboards for Beginners
      • Best Surfboards for Kids
    • Surfing Accessories
      • Best Women’s Swim Shorts
      • Best Men’s Board Shorts
      • Best Surfing Watches of 2022
      • Best Surfboard Travel Bag Reviews
      • Best Surfboard Roof Racks for Cars
      • Best Surfing Booties of 2022
      • Best Rash Guards for Men
      • Best Rash Guard for Women in 2022
      • Best Surfing Wetsuits
  • Towables
    • Best Electric Air Pump for Inflatables in 2022
    • What’s the Best Kneeboard?
    • Best Wakeboards
    • Best Wakeboard Life Jacket Reviews
    • Best Water Skis for 2022
    • Best Wakesurf Boards
    • Best Towable Tubes
  • Beach
    • Best Beach Cruisers
    • Best Beach Wagons or Carts
    • Waterproof Bags
    • Best Soft Cooler in 2022
    • Best Beach Coolers for 2022
    • Best Marine Coolers Review
    • Beach Beach Chairs of 2022
    • Best Beach Umbrellas Review
    • Best Beach Canopy Reviews
    • Best Beach Tent Reviews
  • Cycling
    • Best Kids Electric Scooter
    • Best Adult Electric Scooter
    • Best Folding Bikes
    • Best Camera for Cycling Review
    • Best MTB Lights in 2022
    • Best Hardtail Mountain Bikes in 2022
    • Best Gravel Bike Under $2,000 in 2022
    • Best Beginner Road Bikes in 2022
    • Best Bike Computers in 2022
    • Best Comfort Bike Reviews
    • Best Children’s Mountain Bikes
    • Best Women’s Mountain Bike Helmets
    • Best Mountain Bike Helmets 2022
    • Best Affordable Electric Bikes in 2022
    • Best Women’s Mountain Bikes
    • Top 10 BMX Bikes in 2022
    • Best Mountain Bikes Under $1,000 of 2022
    • Best Budget Mountain Bike Review
    • Best Fat Bikes for 2022
    • Best Single Speed Bike Reviews
    • Best Beach Cruisers
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Best Scuba Diving Hood of 2022

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Updated February 24, 2022

When you feel cold in the water, it is uncomfortable and your body functions become affected and start to shut down.  Many divers use neoprene wetsuits, booties, gloves, and even drysuits to combat the cold.  The addition of a hood can also be very effective as 60% of the body’s heat is lost through the head, so it follows that it can help greatly in keeping the whole body warm if the head is warm.

The large variety of scuba diving hoods on the market can require significant research to find the one suitable for the diving you have planned.  To help in that process, some of the best have been selected as an introduction.  First, a buying guide is followed by a comparison table, reviews with key features, photos, some care and maintenance tips, and a video.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know in the comments section at the bottom.  I’d love to know your thoughts.

Best Scuba Diving Hood Buying Guide

Neoprene is a flexible, spongy rubber material filled with bubbles. When used in a diving hood it forms a close fit and traps heat between the head and the hood.  The thin layer of water there becomes warm from the body’s natural heat and with a proper fit is trapped, keeping the head warm throughout the dive.  If the hood is too loose and isn’t well sealed, cold water from the outside will flow through and the effect is lost.

The colder the water, the thicker the neoprene will need to be.  A rule of thumb is that for a water temperature of 70°F (21°C), 1-3 mm is the appropriate neoprene thickness, for 60-70°F (15.5-21°C), 4-5 mm and 50-60°F (10-15.5°C), 6-7 mm.

A cold water hood should cover the forehead, jaw, and chin.  A bib helps to eliminate water flow by tucking into a wet or drysuit.  If the drysuit has an insulated neck, the bib wouldn’t be needed.

A warm water hood is thinner, without a neoprene bib and generally covers less of the face.  For really warm water, nylon, lycra, or some other new materials may be used.  While doing little to keep the head warm, a lycra hood can provide UV protection and prevent sea lice, stingers, and other irritants from getting to the skin.

As mentioned, the fit should be snug to prevent water from flowing in and out, but it should not be too tight.  A firm seal around the face and neck without discomfort is desired.  The newer versions of neoprene are very stretchy and flexible so that donning and doffing the hood is easy.  Some hoods have included a zipper or drawstring to aid in this process and in sealing.

For information about the range of equipment designed for cold water use, please check out this post:

  • Best Cold Water Diving Equipment

Best Scuba Diving Hoods

  • Neo Sport Multi-Density Wetsuit Hood
  • IST Proline HDN0250 5mm Super Stretch Neoprene Dive Hood with Zip Back
  • Mares 5mm Flexa with Bib Dive Hood
  • Mares 6.5mm Trilastic Diving Hood
  • O’Neill Wetsuits Men’s 3mm Hyperfreak Coldwater Hood
  • XS Scuba 2mm Neoprene Non-Choking Beanie
  • O’Neill Thinskins 1.5mm Hood
  • Storm Accessories Lycra Dive Hood for Warm Water Diving
  • ScubaMax Spandex Hood for Warm Water Diving

Best Scuba Diving Hood Comparison Table

PictureHoodMaterialThicknessRatingPrice
Neo Sport Multi-Density Wetsuit Hood Neoprene3/2 mm
5/3 mm
7/5mm
5 $$
IST Proline HDN0250 5mm Super Stretch Neoprene Dive Hood with Zip BackNeoprene5 mm4.7$$
Mares 5mm Flexa with Bib Dive HoodNeoprene5 mm4.7$$
Mares 6.5mm Trilastic Diving HoodNeoprene6.5 mm4.9$$$
O'Neill Wetsuits Mens 3 mm Hyperfreak Coldwater Hood Neoprene3 mm4.8$$$$
XS Scuba 2 mm Neoprene Non-Choking BeanieNeoprene2 mm4.5$
O'Neill Thinskins 1.5mm HoodNeoprene1.5 mm4.6$
Storm Accessories Lycra Dive Hood for Warm Water Diving - Best Scuba Diving Hoods of 2021Storm Accessories Lycra Hood for Warm Water Diving LycraNA4.5$
ScubaMax Spandex Hood for Warm Water DivingSpandexNA4.6$
PictureHoodMaterialThicknessRating$

Neo Sport Multi-Density Wetsuit Hood

Form-Fit, Minimal Water Exchange, Warm to Cold Water Options

  • Extra soft form-fitting stretch neoprene
  • Large bib of thinner material that fits comfortably under the wetsuit to keep water out
  • Specially developed flow vent material permits air to escape without a water exchange
  • Stitched and glued seams won’t let water in
  • Available in 3 thicknesses:  3/2 mm – warm water, 5/3 mm moderate water, 7/5 mm cold water

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IST Proline HDN0250 5mm Super Stretch Neoprene Dive Hood with Zip Back

Close Fitting, Easy On/Off Zipper, Cold Water Usage

  • Durable super stretch 5 mm neoprene
  • YKK rear zipper for easy on and off and close fit with full-length gusset to prevent leakage
  • Double layered with top vents allowing air or water to escape without water exchange
  • Seams double-blind stitched and glued to keep water out

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Mares 5mm Flexa with Bib Dive Hood

Sturdy, Comfortable, Cold Water Usage

  • 5 mm stretch Nylon II Neoprene
  • Blindstitched, triple glued seams for strength and to keep water out
  • Bib fits under the wetsuit to keep water out

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Mares 6.5mm Trilastic Diving Hood

New Design, Comfortable, Cold Water Usage

  • New and redesigned
  • 6.5 mm hood with 3 mm bib
  • Extra flexible neoprene with stretch panels for comfort and a good fit
  • Sapphire plush lining for comfort and added heat retention
  • Full warranty

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O’Neill Wetsuits Men’s 3mm Hyperfreak Coldwater Hood

Comfortable, Warm to Cool Water Usage

  • 3 mm TechnoButter neoprene for comfort and a good fit
  • Glued and blindstitched seams for a firm seal
  • Adjustable drawstring to aid the face seal
  • UV protection
  • Wind resistant

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XS Scuba 2mm Neoprene Non-Choking Beanie

Comfortable Fit, Warmer Water Usage

  • 2 mm neoprene
  • Less restrictive comfortable design
  • Adjustable chin strap
  • Flatlock stitched seams for durability and fit

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O’Neill Thinskins 1.5mm Hood

Water Sports & Warm Water Scuba

  • 1.5 mm Metal-Lite Nylon II Neoprene
  • For board sports, snorkeling, and warm water scuba diving
  • UV protection
  • Chinstrap

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Storm Accessories Lycra Dive Hood for Warm Water Diving - Best Scuba Diving Hoods of 2021Storm Accessories Lycra Dive Hood for Warm Water Diving

Light Weight, Skin & UV Protection

  • Lightweight Lycra Spandex material
  • UV 50 protection
  • Protection from stings and sea irritants
  • Can be used under a neoprene hood for comfort and easier on and off

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ScubaMax Spandex Hood for Warm Water Diving

Durable Spandex Construction, Skin & UV Protection

  • Heavy Spandex material
  • Durable flatlock seams
  • UV 50 protection
  • Protection from stings and sea irritants
  • Fits most adults
  • Can be used under a neoprene hood for comfort and easier on and off
  • 1-year warranty

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Which Hood is Right for Me?

Scuba Diving Hood Care and Maintenance

  1. Rinse in freshwater after each dive (just like a wetsuit).  Don’t machine wash or use detergent.
  2. Allow the hood to thoroughly dry out of the sun in a ventilated place.
  3. Don’t store it in the direct sun or under a lot of weight to avoid deterioration and deformities.

For information about the range of equipment designed for cold water use, please check out this post:

  • Best Cold Water Diving Equipment

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