Streamlight 44941 Siege AA 200-Lumen Lantern

I own four Streamlight Siege lanterns that use three D cells. I live in a rural area where power outages are common and can last three hours or, during a hurricane or ice storm, up to five days. The Streamlight Siege, for me, is the best solution for times when the grid fails. However, I was very reluctant to purchase the Siege AAA due to the lower run time and output. I bought one anyway and I'm glad. First off, it's tiny compared to the regular Siege, which lends itself to backpacking use. Also, it is always ready to use because you can use disposable lithium cells which don't rupture, so you leave them in it when not in use. Lithium AAA cells also have a 20-25 year shelf life. That makes the Siege AAA a great option for keeping in your home or vehicle for "emergency" use. It's not as bright as the regular Siege, but it puts out plenty of light. I've been using one on my porch in the evenings and even on low it puts out a good amount of light -- more than I generally need. Like all the lights in the Siege line, it's robust, changing batteries is simple, it has multiple ways to hang it and the globe is removable so it throws light everywhere, which is not unique, but still a great feature. The AAA version will never replace my regular Siege lights, but I'll be buying a couple more so I have one in each vehicle and one in my wife's nightstand so it's always there and ready to use. (Yes, power outages at my house are common enough to warrant that.)

This appears to be an updated version of the Rayovac green lantern which was very popular about ten years ago. Getting the batteries properly installed in that lantern, was interesting, to say the least. First of all, this lantern is surprisingly small, which is not a bad thing. No, you are not going to get the same level of light from it, that you would get from a full sized Coleman propane fueled lantern. Those full sized propane lanterns are heavy, run dangerously hot, and you have to deal with those extremely fragile mantels, which fall apart if you look at them wrong. This lantern is surprisingly bright, for its' size. If you are looking to illuminate a large area, I would buy two. There is a low, medium and high setting. Plus a "low" red light setting, and a "blinking" red light setting. All modes are easy to access via a green illuminated push button. The outstanding feature, in my opinion, is that it operates off of three AA batteries, and rechargeables' work fine. I am using Sanyo Eneloop batteries, which last just about, forever. The lantern is rugged and well made. You can remove the top portion and hang the lantern upside down for a very bright direct light. This lantern would serve well during a power outage or for any night time activity. I haven't used it long enough to determine how quickly it will run through batteries. If you use rechargeable batteries, you can just slap a fresh set in, when necessary. Overall, a good quality product.

Works well for my uses (in a school with no power) so it worked well for a construction site super sturdy and paired with rechargeable batteries does the job

The Streamlight Siege AA lantern has become my go-to lantern for Scout campouts. It is compact, easy to pack, and puts out plenty of light for tent use, campsite tasks, and general evening use around camp. I like that it has both white and red LED modes, which makes it more versatile than a basic lantern. The red light is especially useful at night when you want some visibility without being overly bright or disruptive. The AA battery setup is also convenient because the batteries are easy to find and replace. Overall, this is a dependable camping lantern that is well suited for Scouts, emergency kits, and regular outdoor use.

11/21/25 UPDATE: At the first battery change, I did end up carving a triangular notch in the plastic "lip" above the odd-man-up battery compartment. This readily identifies by feel alone which battery is inserted + up! A neat fix that in no way affects the integrity of the lamp-body or the way it seals out the elements. I'll likely buy another! This is highly preliminary, as I just received it. But as my British friends would put it, this is a very neat bit of kit! It's compact, being smaller than a 12 oz. beer can. But it's light output that matters, and it's plenty bright for anything I'm about to use it for. There are three white light output modes with excellent runtime duration (see specs) considering its three AA cell power source. The build quality is impressive--especially at this price. No money is wasted on fancy gift boxes or expensive graphics packaging. It comes in a plastic bag with the globe wrapped, and a retail pegboard hanger in place. You're paying for product. Note: The instructions (which are lucid) are folded up inside the battery compartment. Both the battery compartment and frosted globe assembly twist-off. A solid "click" lets you know when they're properly closed. Streamlight is well known for their robust weapon lights and tactical flashlights, and while this isn't built to those specs, so far I'd say you'd have to try to break this thing under any reasonable use. I like the red light feature, as I do astronomy from time to time. The red light mode offers a flashing universal SOS (i.e., 3 dots, 3 dashes, 3 dots) signal. Pretty slick! Internally, the light is evenly redistributed via an inverted conical reflector/fresnel lens assembly. The glow through the frosted shade is even, with no real hot spots. The light is fine, though I'd prefer a warmer white, but that's me. The light control button has an LED battery status indicator that operates when the lantern's on. Green = All Good, Yellow = Think About Battery Replacement, Red = Batteries Nearly Gone, Flashing Red = Change Batteries! Again, pretty slick! Note: This model doesn't have the "Here I Am!" flashing locator light when the lantern's off. All lamps are LED's (Light Emitting Diodes), so barring any defects, they should outlast the owner. And of course, power efficiency is maximized. FYI for preppers: This lamp would NOT be EMP-proof! There are two hangers: 1) The fold-down carrying handle, which will also hook onto a line or a smaller tree branch. And 2) A folding hanger in the bottom battery cover, with a built-in carabiner for secure attachment. The lantern can be used without the frosted globe. This might be desirable when hanging the light inverted, as inside a tent, say The lantern is said to "float" with the globe in place; so serious water/weather resistance is implied. Battery Installation. Not exactly slick. But certainly workable, and a vast improvement over the atrocious Rayovac design other reviewers have mentioned (I threw both of mine away). Two of the AA cells face downwards into the cavity and one faces up. The problem is is that all three holes are identical-looking without careful inspection. And careful inspection in the dark requires shining a light down inside the three holes. See where I'm going here? Also, the "graphic" inside the holes showing battery orientation is tiny, requiring a flashlight to see it. This could be improved with two very noticeable " - " and one " + " indicator molded into the plastic where the batteries go, or even better, a "triangular opening" just at the top of the one " + " battery opening (Do I have to design everything?). I may decide to take a small triangular file and "mark" the one " + " opening. It pains me, but the battery thingy costs this product a star. A pity since they pretty much nailed everything else. Still, I nonetheless like this little lantern, and barring any product failures, I may buy another for downstairs. Equipped with Lithium Batteries, this would be a decent choice for an auto emergency kit. RB

I had a hard time choosing between the normal size (large) Siege and this AA Siege. In the end I chose the AA version because for me I needed a lantern to be multifunctional based on what I'm doing. I will be using this for camping with a boat to halt items. I will be using this with a canoe and need to pack smarter and lighter. I will be using this as a light when hiking. And I will also use it at home during power outages. So for me it seemed smarter to go with the lightest choice the AA. This little lantern is AWESOME! I was very pleased with its performance. In the past I've worn a headlamp for any external light that I needed, but this little lantern worked so much better. I didn't have plans on using this for any of my hiking adventures, but it could be since the size and weight are minimal. I'm very pleased with the lanterns light output, and should only have to use it on the low setting for most occasions. You can attach it to the nylon loop, that's located in most tents, at the very top of the roof by using the D ring style spring clip located at the bottom of the lantern, or just place it in the tents attic net. The D ring makes this lantern usable in most any situation and really was the selling point for me along with waterproof / floatable, since I canoe. The weight with batteries is right at 8 oz. according to my scale. On Streamlight's website it says 8.8 oz. I've attached some photos that will show the lantern with a tape measure, and a deck of cards for size comparison. Overall I think this product is great and has great features. It is a little pricy but Amazon had a great price on them much cheaper than the local stores. For functionality, weight, and features it's well worth it.

I've been buying these for years, keeping them for camping, emergency use and to give away as gifts. In my opinion, the Siege line of lanterns are the best on the market. These things are rugged, highly waterproof, and very versatile. What 'kills' them? Alkaline battery leakage, so don't store yours with alkaline batteries in them! I've lost two to battery leakage, and now I only put NiMH rechargables in them (Panasonic sonic Eneloops). Highly recommended

This will be an awfully long review for what seems to be just a lantern with 3 AA batteries and an on/off button. But some love light, some love lanterns, some love their gear and some love very well-built things. For any or all of the above, read on. Construction - There is no doubt The Siege AA is very-very well-built. For those who know the Rayovac Sportsman Extreme (the 3xD version, not the 3xAA version), it’s built like that. For those who don’t, again, it’s a very robust lantern. It feels like a one solid piece due to the extreme rubber bumpers added all over the place to it. Everything black on the Siege is basically thick rubber. Even the body is covered in rubber and it just feels like it sticks to your hand. Top reflector and battery cap lock positively into place and thick O-Rings contribute to the water sealing all around. - The handle has some kind of textured rubbery coating on it and some click stops to keep it up if you want it or docked next to the diffuser. - The hook on the bottom deserves a 5 Star award. It’s as solid as solid gets. (I hate to say this but it’s a little over-engineered.) Made from (thick) metal with a strong spring clip, easily accessible from both sides (you can dock it either way) it just feels like the light will come apart before that thing ever will. - With the diffuser off, the LED doesn’t stick too much out and it is protected by a clear dome. - The On/Off button does not glow in the dark and is recessed (a little too recessed) which will prevent accidental off/on. The way you naturally grab and hold the lantern, you will use your thumb for on/off. For those with big thumbs, I can see them needing to try just a little bit harder. And speaking of the on/off button, it’s got a light indicating the state of the battery: green, orange and red. While I can understand the red part, and even the orange, I think the green is a little…again…over-engineered? The ONLY useful feature of the green LED in the button I can think of is to find it quickly in the dark when you want to turn the lantern Off. Other than that, it looks really-really cool (for those who care). Plus, when I did the battery drain test, after it got on low-low (blinking red) it staid like that for about two hours. No big deal, really, but you’ll just have to learn its behavior if you use this extensively and depend on it. Funny thing, when the lantern is on Red mode, you almost want to turn the green away from you because it ‘fights’ with the red and spoils all the aspects of having a red light. White-Green-Orange-Steady Red-Blinking Red-Merry Christmas everyone. Battery loading - Loading the batteries is easy, just unscrew the bottom about a quarter turn, put two AAs positive down and one positive up and put the cover back by mating the two tear drop-shaped plastic parts. - Now, after the WHOLE discussion, rage and hate for the poor Rayovac design with the two little notches that had to be aligned when putting the battery cover back and probably all the love and attention this design will get, let me tell you my opinion: it (almost) doesn’t matter. Is it way easier and a better design? By all measures. Is it enough? Hardly. The part that the first hit me when I got the Rayovac was the odd battery arrangement (two down, one up). I was disappointed to see the same here. I think it’s dumb. Yes, having all three with the (+) down will complicate things a little for the design team, but it’s not impossible. When in COMPLETE, ABSOLUT darkness with a dead lantern, trust me, you’ll have hard times first finding the batteries, then inserting them properly and just then worrying about how you put the cover back. Now, if you know that the negative part of the device is always spring loaded, yes, you may somehow put the batteries right just by feel. But if you don’t, then you’ll have a very hard time completing the operation. You need a little light to fix your light. If you have Zero light…like… 0 Lux, 0 Lumen, no moon, no stars, you’re in a cave or in the woods, then you’re either a pro with backup lights, or you’re well prepared and trained how to replace your batteries in complete darkness, or have someone next to you to help you, or have a cell phone that can shed some light, or…you just have bigger issues at that point. Again, I am not saying that it doesn’t matter at all. Better is better and I am acknowledging that it’s better than the Rayovac’s but that is not enough for a full “Now anybody can replace the batteries in the dark” statement. For that to happen, I wish Streamlight will have all batteries one way (with (+) down) and do something with the cap. Either hinge it (complicated, I know), or at least put a little string or spring loaded strap (like the gas tank cap) so at least you don’t drop it and loose it (again, in complete darkness). Ok, enough with this. Operation - Press on/off to turn on. It starts on Low Mode. Perfect! Press is again quickly, goes to Mid Mode. Press is again quickly, goes to Hi Mode. Wait 2 sec, press it to turn it off. There is no memory for it, so for instance if you always want to turn it On on Hi Mode, you can’t. If you press and hold the button, it will switch from White to Red. Press it quickly and it goes from steady red to blinking red. Press it again, it’s off. Long press again, switches back to white light. What I really like about it, is that you can switch to red (or back to white) regardless the mode the lantern is (Off, On, Low, Mid, Hi). Just long press and it switches. Long press again, anytime, it switches back. Very well thought out. Nothing to remember, really, other that the long press part. - You want forward (or up, or down) flooding light, just unscrew the diffuser and voila. - After about 3hrs of continuous use on high, the body got barely warm to the touch, so no issues there. Light - This is a bright little light. It gives a nice 360deg illumination with a good amount of diffused light above and below the lantern’s level. Please check the pictures as it shows great symmetrical “light bending” tricks in the vertical plane. The light was set 16” from the ceiling and I took two pictures: one straight and one up-side-down. Great job designing that diffuser! The color temperature is fairly neutral, very-very lightly on the reddish side when on low. On max, it is a nice fairly pure white, on the 4000-4500K perceived range. - The Lumen output claimed is 200Lm on high, 100Lm on mid, 50Lm on low. But please understand that only knowing the Lumen rating (luminous flux) is not enough to describe a light. Just like you can’t compare cars by HP alone, speakers just by Watts, cameras just by MP and TVs just by contrast ration, same goes here. Yes, when all other things are equal, a 200Lm light is brighter than a 100Lm light. But more importantly is how the light is shaped, diffused and presented. Measuring the illuminance (the luminous flux per unit area) gives one a better idea of how much light an area is really receiving. For instance, this light on Hi (200lm) illuminates a surface with 12.7Lux measured at 3.3Ft (1m) in line with the light, but my Inova X2 AA rated at 150lm measured the same way throws 320Lux and my desk at work is bathed in 460Lux with two long fluorescents above my head. But that’s exactly why even in the store, even for flashlights, that Lumen output rating is very, very relative and by far enough to judge a light. So here are my findings measured two ways with a light meter: Setup #1 with the light sitting straight in a dark room on its base at 1m (3.3Ft) above the ground and the light meter at 3.3Ft facing the light in line, at the LED level. Setup #2 keeps the same clearances but now light is with reflector removed and pointing straight at the light meter (like a flashlight). All measurements done identical for Siege AA and for Sportsman AA. Results: Setup #1 Streamlight Hi-12.7Lx; Med-6.6Lx; Low-2.5Lx Setup #1 Rayovac Hi-4.5Lx; Low-1.7Lx Setup #2 Streamlight Hi-53.9Lx; Med-28.2Lx; Lo-11Lx Setup #2 Rayovac: Hi-31.8; Lo-12.7Lx In the Setup #1 I moved the lights vertically about 1Ft up and 1Ft down from the inline position in respect to the meter to gauge the distribution of the light in the vertical plane. The Streamlight showed great-great evenness, with light losing only about 2Lx at the extremes. The Rayovac on the other hand, is very uneven. The light gets brighter towards the top of the lantern, right under the ‘hat’, which is really unfortunate because the very same hat projects a harsh shadow (dark spot) above the light. Please see pictures for reference. Runtime: - I didn’t test the mid, low and the red modes as they have very long run times (claimed 15hrs on mid and 37hrs on low). For now I tested the light with Eneloops. I will report back once I complete the Alkaline battery runtime. The claimed runtime on high is 7hrs (with batteries), but you have to keep in mind how that is tested. It doesn’t mean that for 7hrs the light will stay on equally bright. It just means that after 7hrs the light will still be on and it will put out ‘some’ light. If I would follow what ANSI recommends for testing the flashlights, the total runtime would be the amount of time that the light stays on until it reaches 10% of the initial output measured 30sec after turned on (or somewhere along those lines). Now, as far as I know, ANSI FL1 only pertains to flashlights, not to lanterns, so the way they (they = Streamlight) measure and quantify the runtime is up to their discretion. - With freshly charged Eneloops the light was fairly bright for about 2-2.5hrs. After 3 hours the button started to blink red and the light was fairly dim. I left it on for two more hours and it got dimmer and dimmer to the point where you could stare into the LED. I stopped it there because I didn’t want to over-discharge my eneloops. I measured them and they all had about 0.9V – 1V. Even if I turned the light off and back on, it still started, which is very good. Some lights don’t. 1 or 2Lux is waaay better than 0Lux. So you can use the last-last bit of energy in your batteries to find new batteries and replace them before the light completely dies. Comparison with Rayovac Streamlight (2013 – 65Lm version): - A straight comparison between this Siege AA and the Rayovac Sportsman AA is a little unfair in some instances. First, the Siege is a 2014 product. The Sportsman is a 2008 product (there is supposedly a 2014 – 150Lm one, but I haven’t seen it in stores or on line). Technology in general and LED power in particular is measured like dog years. You can’t and shouldn’t really compare a 2008 LED with a 2014 LED. There is no doubt about the design, construction and the heft difference between the two. The Siege is a clearly better thought out and built piece (yes, even in the battery cover’s case ). Much brighter, with more modes (not to mention the two mode red light) a hefty hook on the bottom, battery indicator and perfectly diffused, bright, white, even light. I really don’t know if the Sportsman design is patented or not, but you don’t need to look from too close to see the similarities between the two. Not to mention the bazillion clones that are now on internet. So, again, just referencing to the date, I do give credit to Rayovac (or whoever came up with this design). And I really give NO credit to the people that designed the D version Rayovac very nicely and the AA version very cheaply, looking like they come from two different companies. Sadly, even if we’re talking 6 years difference in LED, when performed the run time test, after about 3hrs on High, the Siege was really dim and after 5 it was like a candle, while the Sportsman was shining happily ahead like nothing happened. So between a bright light with short battery life and a dimmer one with longer battery life, which one would you prefer? In other words, between a dead lantern and a one that shines 7hrs later, which one do you prefer? Now, of course, use the Siege on Low mode, and there you have it…37hrs of perfectly usable light. Conclusion. Negatives first: I would knock just half a star combined for Run Time on High, not having all the batteries the same direction, not having the battery cover tethered to the body, green indicator too strong for when the light is in Red mode, On/Off button a little too recessed and not cheap (although, it screams quality all over). Positives: Great, great light; very well built; very good, diffused light; plenty modes to please everyone; intuitive user interface; easily replaceable battery cover; water proof and drop proof (and bear proof for the hook); decent run time. Looking forward to the Siege AA Mk2.

Resiste agli urti e alle pozzanghere. Piccolo e molto molto luminoso per l'interno. Sufficiente anche per uso esterno. Facile da riporre nello zaino, ingombro ridottissimo per essere una lanterna super luminosa. Consumi ridotti, quindi lunga durata delle batterie con tanto di cambio colore dell'interruttore di accensione per indicare lo stato di carica. 3 intensità di luce bianca selezionabili. 1 intensità a luce rossa. 1 modalità lampeggiante a luce rossa. Qualità dei mpateriali al TOP. Dopo mesi di uso in casa e fuori casa posso dire che è un ottimo prodotto!!!

Streamlight siege lantern:elle est petite,ideale pour le camping.Un crochet sur le haut et un sur le bas pour l accrocher(suivant la partie a eclairee).Etanche, flotte 3 niveaux de luminosite blanche et une rouge en fixe ou clignotante.3 piles LR6 AA. Bref,j en suis tres satisfait.

There are many lanterns that are much cheaper, so if quality, robust build and useful features are not of interest, stay clear. If however like me you value quality and expect your purchase to last more than a month or two, this may be for you. A small unit, but very bright with three brightness settings. A low battery warning light, a red and flashing option. It used three AA batteries, which are cheap and can be found almost anywhere. Waterproof, lots of rubber around the base and a very useful carry/ hanging loop. Mine will light an average room well enough, ideal for unlit rooms like sheds, or even power cuts. As said, not cheap but better one of these than three or four tinny cheap ones that may well let you down just when you need them.

Ich habe neben dieser kleinen Variante auch die große SIEGE. Im Vergleich zur Großen, startet die kleine Variante in der schwächsten Stufe und wird mit den anschließenden Klicks hochgeschaltet, die Große entsprechend gegengleich. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass man in der Nacht nicht jeden blendet wenn die Lampe einmal eingeschaltet wird. Die Rotlicht Funktion ist vor allem in der Nacht bzw. in einer etwaigen taktischen Verwendung von Vorteil, da hierdurch die Nachtsichtfähigkeit nicht verloren geht und erhalten bleibt. Ein weiterer Vorteil ist, dass die AA - wie im Namen ersichtlich - AA Batterien verwendet. Diese sind in unseren Gefilden so gut wie in jedem Supermarkt/ Tankstelle usw zu finden, sind zusätzlich noch günstig und können auch ein wenig länger gelagert werden. Die Lampe schwimmt und ist EXTREM Robust. Habe meine Lampe bereits mehrfach ausgiebig getestet und konnte nicht den geringsten Schwachpunkt finden. Diese Signalgelbe Variante hat zusätzlich noch Magnete in der Bodenplatte, sodaß diese Lampe auch an allen metallischen Flächen montiert werden kann. Die Standardvariante in Braun/ Grün hat diese Magneten NICHT! Wer eine Lampe fürs Camping/ Urlaub/ Wertstatt oder auch für den "Fall der Fälle" sucht, ist hiermit Bestens bedient!

Bought this to use while camping on the motorbike. It's perfect, bloody bright, and seems to last for ages. Used it over 2 week long trips for several hours each day and the batteries are still going strong.