What to Bring for a Night Dive

A night dive needs more than standard scuba gear. You need reliable lights, clear surface marking, communication equipment and a way to keep people warm before and after the dive. This shopping list covers the equipment and supplies to prepare for the dive, including food, drinks and basic site setup. Check quantities against your group size, buddy pairs and the equipment included in your rental reservation.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 3
Folding chairsqty 14
Foldable clothes racksqty 2
Dress-up matsqty 4

Equipment

Diving cylindersqty 24
Flotation vestsqty 12
Diving regulatorsqty 12
Dive computersqty 12
Diving gogglesqty 12
Snorkelsqty 12
Diving finsqty 12
Diving suitsqty 12
Lead beltsqty 12
Lead weightsqty 144
Surface buoysqty 4
Lines with reelqty 4
Compass instrumentsqty 6
Diving flagsqty 2

Safety

First aid kit
Oxygen kit for diving accidents
Emergency blanketsqty 6
Walkie-talkiesqty 4
Whistlesqty 12

Lighting

Dive lightsqty 12
Headlampsqty 12
LED lanternsqty 4

Kitchen

Coolersqty 3
Thermos flasksqty 3
Cutting boardsqty 2
Ice packsqty 12

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 30
Reusable platesqty 20
Reusable cutleryqty 20

Cleaning

Dishpanqty 2
Drying racksqty 2
Microfiber clothsqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- Whole grain bread - 4 loaves
- Wholegrain wraps - 24 pieces
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilogram
- Chicken breast slices - 1 kilogram
- Hummus - 1 kilogram
- Cream cheese - 500 grams
- Cucumber - 6 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Bell peppers - 8 pieces
- Red onion - 6 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Pasta salad - 3 kilograms
- Vegetarian pasta salad - 1.5 kilograms
- Chicken skewers - 24 pieces
- Vegetarian skewers - 12 pieces
- Baguettes - 6 pieces
- Herb butter - 6 tubs
- Paprika chips - 3 bags
- Plain chips - 3 bags
- Snack mix - 2 bags
- Muesli bars - 24 pieces
- Bananas - 18 pieces
- Apples - 18 pieces
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Spa Blauw - 48 bottles
- Sparkling water - 12 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Isotonic sports drink - 24 bottles
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 1 box
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Sugar - 500 grams
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Ice cubes - 6 bags
- Sunscreen - 4 bottles
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Hand soap - 2 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 3 bottles

Tips

Bring at least one primary dive light per diver and one spare light for every two divers. Pack headlamps and LED lanterns as well, so people can move safely around the changing and briefing areas.
Prepare one surface marker buoy, reel line and dive flag for each planned dive group, then add a spare set if the site or conditions make recovery difficult. Keep the signalling equipment accessible rather than buried in a vehicle.
Allow one filled cylinder, BCD, regulator, mask, fins, exposure suit, weight belt and computer for each diver. Check rental quantities at least 48 hours before the dive so missing sizes or equipment can still be corrected.
Pack an emergency setup that includes one first-aid kit, an oxygen kit for diving accidents, rescue blankets and at least two radios or other communication devices. Test the radios and lights before leaving for the site.
Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, plus hot drinks in thermos flasks after the dive. Use coolers and ice packs for food and drinks, and bring enough cutting and serving equipment for the full group.

Frequently asked questions

How many dive lights do I need for a night dive?: Plan for one primary light per diver and one backup light for every two divers. Bring additional headlamps or lanterns for the shore, parking area and equipment tables.
What safety equipment is needed for a night dive?: Have a first-aid kit, an oxygen kit for diving accidents, rescue blankets, whistles, communication radios, a surface marker buoy, reel line and a dive flag available. Check the equipment at least 24 hours before departure.
How much food and drink should I pack for a night dive?: Allow two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then add extra water and hot drinks for the time after the dive. Prepare enough food for the entire group and keep it in coolers with ice packs.
When should I check the night dive equipment?: Confirm rental gear, cylinder fills and equipment sizes at least 48 hours before the dive. Charge dive computers and lights the day before, then test all lights and radios again at the site.

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