The Streamlight Sidewinder Compact II is a versatile, hands-free flashlight designed for various field applications. It offers multiple power source options, making it adaptable to different scenarios and ensuring a reliable power supply whenever needed. Here’s a detailed description of its features:
Multi-Battery Compatibility: The Sidewinder Compact II is compatible with three different types of batteries, providing ultimate flexibility: one CR123A lithium battery (included), one AA lithium battery, or one AA alkaline battery. This wide range of battery options ensures you’re never without a power source during critical operations.
Multi-LED Configuration: This flashlight features four individual light sources:
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C4® LED: This white LED is impervious to shock and has a long lifespan of up to 50,000 hours, providing a reliable and durable light source.
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5mm Blue LED: With a peak wavelength of 470 nm, this blue LED is also shock-resistant and has a lifespan of 100,000 hours.
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5mm IR LED: This infrared LED has a peak wavelength of 880 nm, is shock-resistant, and boasts a 100,000-hour lifespan, making it suitable for covert operations.
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5mm Red LED: Featuring a peak wavelength of 630 nm, this red LED is shock-resistant and has a long lifespan of 100,000 hours.
User-Friendly Operation: The flashlight is designed for easy use, even when wearing heavy gloves. It includes a pull-to-turn rotary selector knob that prevents accidental mode changes and allows you to choose the desired LED color. Additionally, there’s a rubber dome actuator for tactile feedback.
Progressive Intensity: The flashlight powers on at low output and allows you to adjust the intensity in four discrete steps, ensuring you have the right level of illumination for your needs.
IR Safe Mode: To prevent accidental activation and battery depletion while in IR mode, the flashlight includes an IR Safe mode.
Strobe Function: All LED colors have a strobe function, which can be initiated by double-clicking the push button.
Versatile Mounting Options: The Sidewinder Compact II has a 185º tilting body that can rotate 360º on a helmet mount. It also includes a durable clip that can attach to a helmet, headstrap, or MOLLE vest. The clip has a cord attachment hole capable of supporting 25lbs of load.
Durable and Resistant: This flashlight is built to withstand tough conditions. It has been tested for 3 meters of impact resistance and is IPX7 waterproof, capable of withstanding submersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. It meets MIL-STD-810F, Method 512.4 standards for durability and performance.
Assembled in the USA: The Sidewinder Compact II is proudly assembled in the United States, reflecting a commitment to quality and reliability.
In summary, the Streamlight Sidewinder Compact II is a highly adaptable and rugged flashlight suitable for a wide range of applications. Its ability to accept multiple battery types, coupled with its variety of LED colors and user-friendly features, makes it an excellent choice for those in demanding field environments.
- Uses one 3V CR123A lithium battery (included). Also accepts 1 AA lithium battery or 1 AA alkaline battery
- Four individual light sources:
C4® LED, white, impervious to shock with 50,000Hr lifetime
5mm Blue LED, 470 nm peak wavelength, impervious to shock with 100,000Hr lifetime
5mm IR LED, 880 nm peak wavelength, impervious to shock with 100,000Hr lifetime
5mm Red LED, 630 nm peak wavelength, impervious to shock with 100,000Hr lifetime - Pull-to-turn rotary selector knob prevents accidental mode changes and allows selection of LED color
- Rubber dome actuator and 4 position pull-to-turn locking rotary selector knob with IR LED tactile indicator provides easy operation even when wearing heavy gloves
- Powers on at low output and progresses to high intensity in four discrete steps
- IR Safe mode prevents accidental activation and battery depletion while in IR mode
- Double-click push button to initiate strobe (all LED colors have a strobe function)
- 185º tilting body. Rotates 360º on helmet mount
- Durable clip attaches to helmet, headstrap or MOLLE vest.
- Cord attachment hole provided in clip capable of supporting 25lbs of load
- 3 meter impact resistance tested
- IPX7/waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes. O-Ring and gasket sealed openings. Meets MIL-STD-810F, Method 512.4
- Assembled in USA