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Night Vision Considerations for Preppers
Todd’s Note: Most preppers agree that owning night vision would be a great addition to their gear. Some might say that it is even a necessary piece! One of the problems that many encounter though is the price point. There are various types and models out there that vary in price and for someone who wants to purchase night vision, this could cause a lot of confusion and wasted money. You should be well informed before putting down the money to own gear that your life might depend on. This post does a great job of describing the different types and pros and cons of owning that specific type of night vision.
Night vision devices often fail to make it to the top of a prepper’s priority list. This is partly due to the cost associated with acquiring quality night vision and is also because it is difficult to know where to start when buying an unfamiliar device. Understanding night vision and what is best for your needs can be challenging. A great starting point is to learn the basics of how the available night vision technologies work and become aware of important considerations all preppers should keep in mind.
Night Vision Technologies
There are three basic technologies available that can aid the user to see in dark environments: standard, digital, and thermal.
Standard night vision technology creates a green tinted image and was first widely used during the Vietnam War. It is the most widespread type of night vision and works by using a photocathode tube to amplify light. The technology used in the photocathode tube is broken into three generations: Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 3 night vision. Both the price and quality of the image increase with each step up in generation.
Standard Positives – Standard technology offers the best low light performance for light amplification technology. Since it has been around the longest, it is the most mature and has the widest selection of devices to choose from. It has remained the technology of choice by the military for years, so there are options available that are designed and thoroughly tested for tactical applications. Standard night vision also gives the best battery performance. Most devices will operate 40-60 hours on average or more on one battery.
Standard Negatives – Standard night vision will not work in total darkness without the aid of an infrared (IR) illuminator. In very dark environments, this can limit the use of the device if you are concerned with the possibility of giving away your position to others with night vision capabilities. In addition, standard night vision should not be used during the day as it can be damaged by exposure to bright light. Lastly, the technology itself is inherently somewhat fragile. Even the most durable weapon mountable devices are prone to damage due to recoil if not matched properly to the rifle. Read more HERE
Seriously. If you want night vision on a real budget, get the Spy Net night vison. I use them with a ir led flashlight. I can light up the front of my neighbors house almost like daylight from 150 yards away.
good night vision for under 100 dollars.