The Sidewinder Compact II is a small, rugged military light with four LEDs in one body: white for seeing, red to protect night vision, blue for map reading, and infrared visible only through night vision. It runs on a single AA or CR123A battery, so you can feed it whatever you have.
Where it fits
- A hands-free light on a pack strap, vest or headstrap
- Night navigation where you need to protect your night vision
- A Go Bag light that runs on common AA batteries
Key specs
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LEDs: White, red, blue and infrared
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White output: 55 lumens on CR123A; about 47 lumens on AA
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Runtime, white: Up to 70 hours on low with a CR123A
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Batteries: 1 x CR123A (included) or 1 x AA
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Body: Tilts 185 degrees to aim the beam
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Water and impact: IPX7 waterproof; 3 m impact tested
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Weight: About 2.4 oz
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Model: 14513 military version
What's in the box
Sidewinder Compact II, E-mount, headstrap and one CR123A battery.
How it compares
Compared with a typical headlamp, the Sidewinder adds red, blue and infrared modes, a tilting body and military durability, and it runs on either AA or CR123A batteries.
Questions people ask
Can it run on AA batteries?
Yes. It takes either one CR123A or one AA battery.
Which mount comes in the box?
This version includes the E-mount and a headstrap. Helmet mount kits are sold separately.
Can I see the infrared light without night vision?
No. The IR LED is visible only through night-vision devices.
