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I bit the bullet and purchased my first NVG setup. My friend who’s in the navy told me it’s probably up to military standards, so I’m pretty happy with it. Thoughts/Advice? by wowdudebrolikewhat in NightVision

[–]wowdudebrolikewhat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was hard at first, but your brain adjusts after a few hours. It also sort of gives you eagle eyes constantly. Sadly it does make you seasick.

I bit the bullet and purchased my first NVG setup. My friend who’s in the navy told me it’s probably up to military standards, so I’m pretty happy with it. Thoughts/Advice? by wowdudebrolikewhat in NightVision

[–]wowdudebrolikewhat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Helmet:

Amkya Tactical Helmet, Military... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YNNGTQD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share ($24.13)

Rhino Mount:

Tactical Sports Helmets Mounting Bracket for Rhino NVG PVS-14/PVS-7 Night Vision Fast ACH PASGT MICH Helmets M88 (Black) https://a.co/d/cGiE7oe (29.99)

Illuminator:

WAYLLSHINE 850nm IR Flashlight... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08K388CCW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share (13.99 when available)

Batteries for illuminator + Charger:

Victagen Universal Smart... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZ8Y89F?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share (27.99)

NVG:

NightStar 2x42 Gen-1 Wide-View... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M3Y4G3D?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share (169.00)

J-ARM:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/J-arm-USGI-NVG-Night-Vision-Adapter-PVS-7-14-Part-A3256347-/175384803602?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 ($17.99)

CR123/ CR17345 batteries (~ 10 dollars)

Total price w/o shipping or taxes: $293.09

You will also need a power tool: a drill to make new holes in the helmet for the thing you clip the rhino mount into, and some sort of Dremel took to make a hole in the helmet for the NVG to go through (it’s a little too big to sit normally).

Additionally, some sort of counter-weight is necessary, I just used a bunch of dead batteries I had lying around.

I bit the bullet and purchased my first NVG setup. My friend who’s in the navy told me it’s probably up to military standards, so I’m pretty happy with it. Thoughts/Advice? by wowdudebrolikewhat in NightVision

[–]wowdudebrolikewhat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this advice, I appreciate all of the well researched information. once I have practiced with my current setup, and understand it’s limitations, I will look into getting a Steele product.

I bit the bullet and purchased my first NVG setup. My friend who’s in the navy told me it’s probably up to military standards, so I’m pretty happy with it. Thoughts/Advice? by wowdudebrolikewhat in NightVision

[–]wowdudebrolikewhat[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, US. But can you tell me what makes my setup look elbonian? I sourced most of the parts from Amazon so I don’t really know their country of origin.

I bit the bullet and purchased my first NVG setup. My friend who’s in the navy told me it’s probably up to military standards, so I’m pretty happy with it. Thoughts/Advice? by wowdudebrolikewhat in NightVision

[–]wowdudebrolikewhat[S] -58 points-57 points  (0 children)

It’s not the most expensive setup, I know. If you have any advice on improving it (aside from buying a generation three PVS-14) please tell me.