Streamlight introduces Sidewinder Compact III for emergency lighting use
Streamlight has launched the Sidewinder Compact III, a multi-fuel flashlight designed for diverse emergency and field applications.
The company said the model provides multiple LED colour options, a 185-degree tilting head, and compatibility with helmets and gear mounts.
It explained that the light is built to deliver high performance in a compact, rugged housing suitable for operational and maintenance environments.
Michael F. Dineen, President of Streamlight, said: “We engineered this light with versatility at its core.
“It offers a powerful combination of compact design, high performance, and rugged reliability.
“Whether it’s mounted on a helmet, clipped to a vest, or used handheld, the Sidewinder Compact III is ready to perform.”
Multiple LED options for specialised tasks
According to the company, the Sidewinder Compact III is available in user-configurable versions that allow users to select two of three colour LEDs – red, green or blue – in addition to standard white and infrared (IR) outputs.
The military version includes white, red, blue and IR LEDs, while the aviation version contains white, green, red and IR LEDs.
Each LED operates at several brightness levels and includes a strobe mode for visibility or signalling.
The light can be powered by either one AA alkaline or one 3-volt CR123A lithium battery, supporting flexible energy use across different field conditions.
Compact design with extended runtime and durability
Streamlight stated that the white LED provides up to 275 lumens and 3,200 candela on High with a beam distance of 113 metres.
Run time exceeds 70 hours on Low when using an AA battery and over 100 hours with a CR123A battery.
The colour and IR LEDs also offer long run times designed for night vision protection and targeted visibility.
The flashlight includes a compound On-Off mode selector switch that separates On-Off, dimming, strobe and LED-selection functions.
A rotary selector knob features a tactile IR indicator and a pull-to-turn locking mechanism to prevent accidental mode changes.
The Sidewinder Compact III uses an unbreakable polycarbonate lens with a scratch-resistant coating for improved durability.
Mounting compatibility and environmental protection
The company said the light includes a durable belt and gear clip with integrated helmet mounting features, fitting existing Sidewinder mount adapters.
A cord attachment hole supports loads up to 11 kilograms.
Constructed from high-impact nylon, the Sidewinder Compact III is impact tested to three metres and waterproof to one metre for 30 minutes under IPX7 standards.
It measures 7.9 centimetres in length and weighs 85 grams with a AA battery or 77 grams when using a CR123A lithium battery.
Relevance for fire and safety professionals
The Sidewinder Compact III’s adaptable LED configuration and multi-fuel compatibility may be relevant for incident response teams, emergency service technicians and maintenance personnel who require reliable lighting in demanding environments.
Its 185-degree tilting head, helmet mount compatibility and extended runtime could support fire and rescue crews during low-visibility operations or post-incident inspections.
For aviation, military and tactical applications, its colour and IR LED options offer task-specific illumination and night vision protection.
Procurement officers and equipment specifiers in emergency services may find its modular design and rugged construction suitable for integrating into standard issue gear or specialised kits.