FOG HORN MAY 2020

Twobirds Flying Publications

STREAMLIGHT SIDEWINDER BOOT RIGHT ANGLE TASK

LIGHT

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STREAMLIGHT SIDEWINDER BOOT secured via a flat head fastener making the
BOOT IPX7 water resistant (1 meter for 30
RIGHT ANGLE TASK LIGHT
min.). The cap is readily loosened or tightened
By: Sal Palma with a round or any pocket tool.

As tactical lighting products get brighter and

brighter, it’s nice to have a light that you can
use at night, or in low light conditions, to do
things like read maps, navigate through
darkness or clean weapons. Streamlight’s
Sidewinder Boot fills that need with a hands-
free right angle light.
Properly orienting batteries is always a pain in
the neck, especially in the dark, so Streamlight
included polarity indicators as part of the
BOOT’s housing

The BOOT has been built to meet military field

requirements both in simplicity of use and
ruggedness. The body is built from a high
impact polymer that is textured on all surfaces
to enhance its gripping surfaces.

The batteries are accessible by opening the The light is powered by two AA alkaline or
hinged compartment cap. The battery lithium batteries. Your performance will be best
compartment is O-ring sealed and the cap is with two AA lithium cells.

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Manufacturer Specifications
The 185° articulating head houses the white
L.E.D. and an integrated slide–in-place red filter
to preserve your night vision. I particularly liked
the integrated filter implementation eliminating
the risk that you’ll misplace it.
The BOOT offers two modes of operation; high
or low accessible by pressing and holding the
activation push button on its head.
On high, you’ll have access to a 55 lumen beam
with a runtime of approximately 8 hours
depending on power source and temperature.
On low, the BOOT provides a very comfortable
7 lumens and a runtime of approximately 90
hours. I found the low setting to be an excellent
mode for map reading or any type of
administrative task.
Streamlight has done an excellent job in
producing a flexible, durable and easy to use
task light that can be belt mounted, helmet
mounted or on all sorts of MOLLE equipped
load bearing equipment. You can even run
some paracord through the included holes
provided to create a lanyard. This is a lighting
tool that should be in your kit, or household
emergency supplies, and it’s widely available at
a $25 to $38 price point. -SP
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 Features white LED with high and low
modes:
 High: 55 lumens; 63m beam; runs 8
hours
 Low: 7 lumens; 24m beam; runs 90
hours
 Integrated slide-in-place red filter
 Uses two (easy to find) "AA" alkaline
batteries; also accepts two "AA" lithium
batteries for extended operation in
extreme temperature environments (-
40°F to 150°F)
 Tactile battery polarity indication on
body facilitates battery replacement in
the dark
 Battery compartment cap hinged to
prevent loss
 Multi-function push-button power
switch
 Cord attachment holes provided in
battery compartment cover capable of
supporting 25 lb (11kg) of load
 High-impact, super-tough polymer body
offers exceptional durability
 IPX7; waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
 Durable Belt/Clothing clip with integral
helmet mount features
 Length: 4.29" (10.9 cm); 3.52 oz. (100g)
with alkaline batteries (included with
purchase); 2.88 oz. (82g) with lithium
batteries
 Available in Coyote
 Assembled in USA