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Best Day Dive Lights

Even if you’re heading out to dive in broad daylight, you still want to take a light with you. Water absorbs the sun’s light quickly, and there will be plenty of dark nooks and crevices that you’ll want to explore. Here are a few of the best day dive lights on the market today.

ThorFire Dive Light

This light has a lifespan of up to 100,000 hours and is powered by four 3.7 volt batteries, giving the diver more time to explore. It is made of aluminum which ensures the flashlight remains in good shape since it will not rust upon exposure to saltwater. This light has a maximum depth rating of 230 feet or 70 meters. It has 3 bulbs that emit up to 2000 lumens, and you can adjust the brightness to your liking. You can attach the light to your gear to avoid dropping or losing it in the water.

OxyLED DF10

This dive torch provides up to 20 hours of light on a single charge thanks to its 10 W Li-ion rechargeable battery. It has a waterproof rating of IP68 which allows for a maximum depth of 500 feet or 150 meters. The light has been fitted with a tempered glass lens and the body is both corrosion- and shock-resistant so it can handle several falls. The aluminum material also prevents corrosion, thereby enhancing the dive light’s durability. It emits up to 1050 lumens and weighs just 180 grams. It comes with a retractable leash that ensures the light is within reach at all times.

Light Cannon eLED L1

This flashlight features three LEDs that, together, emit up to 2100 lumens on high power and 900 lumens on low power mode. It uses a rechargeable NiMH battery that provides up to 2 hours of burn time on the high power mode and 5.5 hours on the low power mode. Its maximum depth rating is 500 feet or 150 meters. It is also fitted with a cooling system that allows for maximum performance.

Cavediver Aaron: On Aaron’s 10th birthday his uncle surprised him with diving lessons, and Aaron was instantly hooked. Today, he’s a certified master scuba diver working as a commercial diver full-time and a PADI instructor specializing in cave diving part-time. Because he’s used to exploring the deepest, darkest corners and crevices of the water, he has tested out and tried just about every worthwhile dive light and accessory on the market, and he loves to share his expertise and favorite products here on the Dive Light blog.