{"id":639,"date":"2019-10-09T13:25:10","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T13:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.underwatermag.com\/?p=639"},"modified":"2024-02-20T12:54:12","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T12:54:12","slug":"mini-air-tanks-for-snorkeling-good-or-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.underwatermag.com\/mini-air-tanks-for-snorkeling-good-or-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Mini Air Tanks for Snorkeling: Good or Bad?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Snorkeling is a fun activity that many people love doing \u2013 and not just on vacations or holidays. Fact is, snorkeling has fast become more and more popular with the advent of travel blogging and Instagram. A lot of attention has been drawn to vacation destinations that offer ways for you to see the amazing marine life underneath the surface of crystal blue or turquoise waters. As snorkeling grew more popular, more people began innovating \u2013 and so new equipment and new methods were born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the things that have started popping up are mini air tanks for snorkeling. But are these little tanks actually a good idea? Or are they risky to use and completely dangerous? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nature of snorkeling means that you will be under water a lot. In fact, you will be spending enough time underwater that you will actually require a way to breathe<\/a> for you to truly enjoy this activity. After all, how fun would this be if you could only hold your breath 15 seconds at a time as you look underwater? How much of the marine life would you really be able to see in short bursts without you starting to feel as though you are drowning? How comfortable can you really be looking at the underwater sea life without some sort of breathing tube?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, we will be taking a look at tiny air tanks for snorkeling and whether they are good and safe for use. We will be taking a look at different sources and opinions so that we can come to an unbiased conclusion. Are you ready? Let’s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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