Need recs: Night vision Monocular, LONG lasting AAA flashlight

[C&Rtrader]

Hey All-

I am upgrading some equipment and wanted a group opinion.

1. Nightvision. The headgear looks cool, but I really just need the monocular. Willing to spend several hundred for the right piece. Will be used in the Sierra Nevadas. Magnification doesn't matter since I won't be looking at stuff more than 100 yards away max. (mostly 40 yards or so). Any input or suggestions really appreciated. I don't know a ton about night vision.

2. Looking for a key chain or pocket sized flashlight with the longest runtime, low lumen output is fine. Must use AAA batteries though. Yes, I know they aren't the best. But every small electronic device I have uses them so I am sticking with that battery. I already have plenty of blinding, just wanted something that will run as along as possible on a low setting maybe 10 lumens or less? Can take 1 to 4 AAA batteries. doesn't matter.

Thanks in advance.

[joelogic]

A couple hundred will buy you low grade Russian surplus. What is it you plan on doing with your NV? Is that your max budget? Unless its a bright moon you will need an illuminator if you plan on seeing something specific.

Check out TNVC and google GEN I II III.

[Squidward]

Bushnell night watch monocular
Bronte RA01 . 1 hour ( plus ) runtime

[OpticsPlanet]

One of the best night vision monoculars for under $1000 is the Armasight Spark: http://www.opticsplanet.com/armasigh...monocular.html



The Spark is one of if not the best deals in night vision right now.

CORE (Ceramic Optical Ruggedized Engine) technology image intensifier tubes! While CORE does not contain a micro channel plate (and so by definition lands in the Gen 1 category) that is where the parallels end. Instead of glass, CORE tubes use a specially formulated ceramic compound fused with metal alloys similar to those used in production of Gen 2 and Gen 3 image intensifier tubes.

While technically a Gen 1 unit, the Spark is closer to Gen 2 in quality. I read a review where the Spark was comparable to a PVS-14 with the Gain control turned all the way down.

We also sell all the accessories for the Armasight Spark, making the unit much more capable.

5x magnifier: http://www.opticsplanet.com/armasigh...dapter-23.html

Camera adapter: http://www.opticsplanet.com/armasigh...a-adapter.html

Head mount: http://www.opticsplanet.com/armasigh...ini-nyx14.html

Tim G.

[Nahuatl]

Streamlight Stylus 3xAAAA. Single low power led, more of a glow, enough to walk at night or find things. Not a flashlight. Red helps maintain night vision, more stealthy maybe. White led usually runs longer on a set of batts. ~50 hour burn. Comes in a larger 2xAAA version, more of a flashlight. ~8 hour burn.

[furyous68]

I bought a Night Owl (Russian made) 5x NV Monocular from Big 5 about a year ago for night surveillance jobs. I think it works great! Has a built-in IR illuminator. Got it for $170 on sale. Not sure if this is the same one as it doesn't give the specs on magnification: http://www.big5sportinggoods.com/pro...r.html#content
They have a similar one on sale this week around $150 that is 3-6x magnification: http://www.big5sportinggoods.com/pro...monocular.html

www.dvor.com also has sweet deals on NV equipment.

[furyous68]

One of the best night vision monoculars for under $1000 is the Armasight Spark: http://www.opticsplanet.com/armasigh...monocular.html



The Spark is one of if not the best deals in night vision right now.



While technically a Gen 1 unit, the Spark is closer to Gen 2 in quality. I read a review where the Spark was comparable to a PVS-14 with the Gain control turned all the way down.

We also sell all the accessories for the Armasight Spark, making the unit much more capable.

5x magnifier: http://www.opticsplanet.com/armasigh...dapter-23.html

Camera adapter: http://www.opticsplanet.com/armasigh...a-adapter.html

Head mount: http://www.opticsplanet.com/armasigh...ini-nyx14.html

Tim G.

Why are the guys in the last 3 pictures using that thing in daylight?

[OpticsPlanet]

Why are the guys in the last 3 pictures using that thing in daylight?

Probably because you wouldn't be able to see what the unit looks like in the dark

Tim G.

[furyous68]

They could have used the same unit with the camera adapter to take the pic of the guys in the dark!

[DJMajors]

i own two of the sparks from armasight. I would have to agree they are pretty good units i would definitely add the 180 ir light.

[LMT4ME]

For NVD that you want to insure your life with you need to increase your budget by 8-10x. If you just want to screw around and buy something for fun waste whatever $$ you want.

[rero360]

http://forum.snipershide.com/snipers-hide-night-vision-devices/104220-night-vision-generation-comparison-guide.html

Spend the coin and go with quality, I personally just ordered a TNVC PVS-14 gen 3 ITT Pinnacle.