

I think for now, the best bang for your buck, in night vision, is the Gen-1 Tech, but your budget may tell you otherwise.Įnsure long-term power for your night vision devices You need to keep checking the prices to find that sweet spot, that will give you the features you need at the price you want. Make sure to keep this in mind, and test before you end up in a SHTF situation.Įvery version of night vision, get’s a bit cheaper as new advances in technology come on the market.

If someone is using another set of Night Vision goggles, this light will be as bright as a spotlight. This light is barely visible to the naked eye and if you are looking directly at the illuminator, you may see a slight red glow. When the illuminator is activated, it will light up your surroundings almost like it’s broad daylight (ok, green-scale daylight, but you know what I mean).Īll IR illuminators throw off some minor visible red light. It should enable you to see about 60 yards, in poor ambient light, without using the Pulsed IR illuminator. Gen-1 night vision technology, while not cutting edge technology, is still valuable. Measures 3.4 by 2.4 by 5.6 inches (W x H x D).-22-to-104-degree operating temperature.Runs on a 3V ( CR123A) battery for up to 30 hours.They sit in that sweet spot, balancing cost and technology. One of these really good, consumer-grade, Gen 1 products is the Yukon NV 1×24 Goggles. Luckily there is some very good consumer-grade, Gen-1 night vision on the market. Many of us can’t even afford Gen-2 night vision. We’d all prefer to be using Gen-3 military-grade night vision but most cannot afford it. If the SHTF, you will need to see in the dark! This is the time to get some night vision. I’ve always had very good luck with Yukon brand, so if I had the extra cash, I’d go with that gear, but any night vision is better than no night vision. Integrated (25mW) IR illuminator with focusing beam.Comes with protective carrying case, wrist strap, and lens cover travel and prolonged use.Fully multi-coated lenses decrease glare and improve light transmission.50-millimeter lens capable of providing 4X night vision magnification with only starlight.Built-in tripod mount lanyard and carry case includedĤ) Yukon Nvmt 4X50 Night Vision Monocular.Rubber armored body with ergonomic shape.Five to 400-foot viewing range 105-foot field of view at 1000 yards.2x magnification, 24-millimeter objective monocular with built-in infrared illuminator.No Batteries Required! Lever activated piezoelectric charge generator!ģ) Bushnell Night Watch 2×24 w/Built in Infrared Monocular.
