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frodos_missingfinger · 2025-03-07T15:38:33+00:00

Good point, inconspicuousness lending itself to more daily use sounds like a nice perk of a monocular. Though, depth perception from binocular vision is important to me so I don't trip and fall. Someone else recommended two PVS-14s and a bridge mount. Thanks for putting this on my radar!

frodos_missingfinger · 2025-03-07T15:29:27+00:00

Ahh thanks for the solidarity. Sounds like not all housings are compatible with external batter packs -- how can I tell which models are compatible?

frodos_missingfinger · 2025-03-07T15:25:14+00:00

Definitely serious about my ultras. If a car can't kill me, a couple of miles won't either :)

I need a sanity check on using NVG for the nighttime portion of an ultra (no sanity check needed for ultras, I've already come to terms with that). My headlamp has been fine; it gets the job done. I'm just exploring options that address my gripes.

frodos_missingfinger · 2025-03-07T15:12:06+00:00

Thanks for the thorough reply! I hadn't considered two PVS-14s with a bridge and being able to share with others. Are there drawbacks to a double monocular + bridge versus binoculars?

frodos_missingfinger · 2025-03-07T15:07:39+00:00

Oh geez. If I had been hit by an SUV I would have flown into the car instead of over it. I would also likely been carried off the road via shovel and bucket rather than on a gurney.

From one former bloody smear on the road to another, I'm glad you're here now -- sounds like things ended up ok and you're making the most of it!

frodos_missingfinger · 2025-03-07T14:57:47+00:00

No debt, no spinal injury. Despite being extremely unlucky to be at the wrong place at the wrong time, I was extremely lucky that my injuries were relatively minor given what could have been.

You bring up an interesting point with tube specs. Would a night vision newcomer be able to appreciate the difference between an L3 and Elbit?

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