Careful where you shine this light when night diving, or you’ll quickly become unpopular. It’s blazing, with a hot-spot meter reading higher than any others in our test, though some had broader main beams. Find out why this dive light was our ScubLab Testers' Choice in the Primary & Canister lights category.

A diver's principal light source, these new models are getting more powerful and more compact. Check out SCUBALAB's review of 15 of the latest dive lights.

IST’s 2000 Lumen Dive Light Kit delivers a powerful beam that is perfect for wrecks or reefs. The hand mounted light head keeps hands free for other tasks, and variable power settings provide long burn times.

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The Pistol Grip from Ultralight Control Systems allows you to attach a light and your GoPro for one handed use while diving.

Ikelite’s Gamma dive light is small enough to tuck inside a BC pocket. Constructed of high-grade aluminum, the Gamma’s anodized body provides superior corrosion protection.

The T-120 Mini torch may be small in size, but it delivers quite a punch when it comes to illumination.

A military wife pens the winning letter in our November/December issue and wins two DCT dive lights — and touches our hearts

In many locations, the action really picks up on the reef after the sun sets. Here are a couple of dive-light tips that can help you stay safe and get the most fun out of your next after-hours excursion.