But not all snorkeling masks are made equal, and in fact, some of them are downright dangerous. We're talking about those full-face snorkel masks that cover your eyes, nose, and mouth all in one.

The SV2's top keeps out most of the wet stuff, and a valve near the mouthpiece purges any seepage. Breathe easy, friend. For even more options, check out our list of the best snorkels of 2023.

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Bob Wintner, owner of Snorkel Bob’s, which offers snorkel gear rentals throughout Hawaii, said his company has never offered the full-face masks in its more than 30 years of business.

Sometimes your most vivid memory from a snorkeling trip is how badly your gear failed: the mask that wouldn’t stop leaking, the snorkel that had you coughing up seawater, the fins that rubbed ...