
Luke Cuenco 06.26.25

Whether it’s work, camping, fishing, shooting, hunting, or just getting chores done around the house, nothing can come in handy quite as well as a good headlamp. Streamlight, which most people often associate with weaponlights, has announced the release of their new SL-SideSaddle headlamp. What makes this headlamp unique is that it’s designed from the ground up to work with your existing headwear, whether that be a hard hat, bump helmet, or just a regular baseball hat.
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Streamlight Introduces the SL-SideSaddle Headlamp for Hats
Built for rugged use, the SL-SideSaddle series features a tough polycarbonate thermoplastic construction and an unbreakable polycarbonate lens that is impervious to shock and drop-tested to withstand a 2-meter impact. The hat light system, for mounting on a baseball hat or bump cap, includes mounting hardware to securely attach the SL-SideSaddle. The universal mounting system provides the necessary strap and mounts that allow the light to be attached to athletic climbing or safety helmets.
The SL-SideSaddle® is a hands-free lighting system that is lightweight and compact. It is designed to mount to a wide variety of hats, hard hats and safety helmets, integrating seamlessly without interfering with visors, hearing protection, or other accessories. Featuring two ultra-bright front LED with spot, flood and spot/flood combined beams, as well as a blue rear safety taillight allowing the user to see and be seen for increased safety. Both front and rear lights are programmable for function and output.
- Spot, flood and spot/flood combo beams, each with high and low modes
- Spot for Distance Lighting:
- High: 250 lumens; 2,500 cd; 100 m beam; runs 6.75 hours
- Low: 60 lumens; 715 cd; 53 m beam; runs 12 hours
- Flood for Area Illumination:
- High: 235 lumens; 215 cd; 29 m beam; runs 6.5 hours
- Low: 60 lumens; 55 cd; 15 m beam; runs 16 hours
- Spot/Flood Combo for Max Illumination:
- High: 300 lumens; 1,900 cd; 87 m beam; runs 5 hours
- Low: 110 lumens; 660 cd; 51 m beam; runs 6.75 hours
- Powered by (3) AAA alkaline batteries (included)
- Push-button tail switch with ultra-bright blue LED rear safety taillight for enhanced visibility
- Universal fit for hats, hard hat or helmet accessories
- Does not interfere with most hard hat and helmet accessories
- Conveniently adjustable for personalized beam placement
- Easily removable for handheld use and battery changes
- Tough polycarbonate thermoplastic construction
- High-impact, super-tough nylon construction offers exceptional durability and weather resistance
- Unbreakable polycarbonate lens. All openings O-ring sealed
- IPX7-rated; waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes
- 2-meter impact resistance tested
- Available in Black and Yellow
- Limited lifetime warranty
The USB version of the light is 3 inches long and 1.72 inches wide, with a height of 1.14 inches and a weight of 3.1 ounces. The alkaline version of the light measures 3 inches long by 2.25 inches wide and 1.14 inches tall, and weighs 3.4 ounces with batteries installed. The lights have MSRPs of $94.34 (USB) and $62.54 (alkaline) and are backed by Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.
“The SL-SideSaddle series is setting a new standard in hands-free lighting,” said Michael F. Dineen, Streamlight President. “Designed for outdoor enthusiasts who demand versatility and high performance, the SL-SideSaddle offers reliable illumination without interfering with your gear. Whether mounted on athletic helmets or clipped to a baseball cap, it’s the perfect companion for all of your outdoor adventures.”
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