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REVIEW: Streamlight Military Sidewinder LED Tactical Flashlight
This is a quick review of the Streamlight Military Sidewinder LED Tactical Flashlight.
I was recently persuaded (persuaded myself) to pick this bad boy up.
It offers the following light settings
Red LED
Green LED
Blue LED
And a bright White LED light
The light has 20 Functions
LOW, MEDIUM, & HIGH power settings for each and every color as well as STROBE, yes every color can strobe.
It has an articulating head 185 Degrees
Is Waterproof
All Weather rated -40F to 150F
Unbreakable polycarbonate Lens
Has a Steel Spring Clip that can be relocated to each side of the light
Runs off 2 AA Batteries
Tethered tailcap to prevent loss
O -ring sealed
MADE IN THE USA
Run Times
Power Level LOW: 100 HRS
Power Level Medium:
Green: 60 HRS
Red: 70 HRS
Blue: 60 HRS
White: 36 HRS
Power Level Medium-High:
Green: 36 HRS
Red: 40 HRS
Blue: 36 HRS
White: 14 +1 HRS
Power Level High:
Green: 12 +1HRS
Red: 14 +1 HRS
Blue: 12 +1 HRS
White: 7 + 3 HRS
Strobe Setting:
Green: 24 +1 HRS
Red: 28 +2 HRS
Blue: 24 +2 HRS
White: 14 +6 HRS
NOTE: +1 or +3 means Intensity automatically shifts to low output at end of rated battery capacity to utilize maximum battery life
Light Output
Low 5% Intensity
Medium 20% Intensity
Medium-High 50% Intensity
High 100% Intensity
Strobe 100% Intensity
Link to the Streamlight Sidewinder Video (they demonstrate the one with an IR LED which is an option): http://www.streamlight.com/sidew-mil_movie.html
Description from their site
Sidewinder, the most versatile military light in the world. Twenty flashlights in one! Each LED features 4 levels of output intensities: Low (5%), Medium (20%), Medium-High (50%), High (100%) plus a Strobe function (100%)
* **** Sidewinder MOVIE – Military ****
* One switch for On-Off, dimming and mode selection functions.
* Pull-to-turn locking rotary color(4)selector knob with tactile indicator for easy operation with gloves
* Double click button to initiate strobe function from "Off" position
* Push and hold button for light output levels from "Off" position
* Sidewinder Light Output and 2 AA Alkaline Battery Run Time
* Also accepts 2 "AA" lithium batteries, which allow extended operation, or extreme temperatures (-40°F - 150°F)
* Mounts to MOLLE or ACH for hands-free use
* High-impact, super-tough nylon case
* Battery polarity indicators for easy replacement in the dark
* Unbreakable, gasket-sealed polycarbonate lens with scratch-resistant coating
* O-ring sealed for waterproof operation. Meets MIL-STD-810F, Method 512.4
* Tethered tailcap to prevent loss
* Cord attachment hole supports up to 25 lbs
* Articulating 185° rotating head
* Spring steel clip attaches to MOLLE or belt
* Clip can be mounted on either side of the light
* Dimensions: 4.63" High; 2.31" Wide
* Weight: 4.96 ounces
* Available in Coyote Tan and Green
* US and foreign patents pending
* One year limited warranty
I was recently persuaded (persuaded myself) to pick this bad boy up.
It offers the following light settings
Red LED
Green LED
Blue LED
And a bright White LED light
The light has 20 Functions
LOW, MEDIUM, & HIGH power settings for each and every color as well as STROBE, yes every color can strobe.
It has an articulating head 185 Degrees
Is Waterproof
All Weather rated -40F to 150F
Unbreakable polycarbonate Lens
Has a Steel Spring Clip that can be relocated to each side of the light
Runs off 2 AA Batteries
Tethered tailcap to prevent loss
O -ring sealed
MADE IN THE USA
Run Times
Power Level LOW: 100 HRS
Power Level Medium:
Green: 60 HRS
Red: 70 HRS
Blue: 60 HRS
White: 36 HRS
Power Level Medium-High:
Green: 36 HRS
Red: 40 HRS
Blue: 36 HRS
White: 14 +1 HRS
Power Level High:
Green: 12 +1HRS
Red: 14 +1 HRS
Blue: 12 +1 HRS
White: 7 + 3 HRS
Strobe Setting:
Green: 24 +1 HRS
Red: 28 +2 HRS
Blue: 24 +2 HRS
White: 14 +6 HRS
NOTE: +1 or +3 means Intensity automatically shifts to low output at end of rated battery capacity to utilize maximum battery life
Light Output
Low 5% Intensity
Medium 20% Intensity
Medium-High 50% Intensity
High 100% Intensity
Strobe 100% Intensity
Link to the Streamlight Sidewinder Video (they demonstrate the one with an IR LED which is an option): http://www.streamlight.com/sidew-mil_movie.html
Description from their site
Sidewinder, the most versatile military light in the world. Twenty flashlights in one! Each LED features 4 levels of output intensities: Low (5%), Medium (20%), Medium-High (50%), High (100%) plus a Strobe function (100%)
* **** Sidewinder MOVIE – Military ****
* One switch for On-Off, dimming and mode selection functions.
* Pull-to-turn locking rotary color(4)selector knob with tactile indicator for easy operation with gloves
* Double click button to initiate strobe function from "Off" position
* Push and hold button for light output levels from "Off" position
* Sidewinder Light Output and 2 AA Alkaline Battery Run Time
* Also accepts 2 "AA" lithium batteries, which allow extended operation, or extreme temperatures (-40°F - 150°F)
* Mounts to MOLLE or ACH for hands-free use
* High-impact, super-tough nylon case
* Battery polarity indicators for easy replacement in the dark
* Unbreakable, gasket-sealed polycarbonate lens with scratch-resistant coating
* O-ring sealed for waterproof operation. Meets MIL-STD-810F, Method 512.4
* Tethered tailcap to prevent loss
* Cord attachment hole supports up to 25 lbs
* Articulating 185° rotating head
* Spring steel clip attaches to MOLLE or belt
* Clip can be mounted on either side of the light
* Dimensions: 4.63" High; 2.31" Wide
* Weight: 4.96 ounces
* Available in Coyote Tan and Green
* US and foreign patents pending
* One year limited warranty
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