Of all the military gadgets on parade on television, there’s one you can bring home without spooking the neighbors into thinking you’ve gone postal. Night-vision scopes, once available only at defense ...

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Members of an Afghan and coalition security force provide security after an operation in Gardez district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, March 30, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Codie Mendenhall) A ...

Night vision goggles and thermal imaging scopes are both useful pieces of kit in their own right, but combining the two provides the best of both worlds. For those who have only the goggles, ...

You may think that night vision binoculars only have real use in tactical situations. But in reality, night vision binoculars have a variety of practical uses that make them worth owning. You can use ...

The U.S. military is looking for ways to make night vision goggles even more badass. Last year, the Army unveiled its new and revolutionary Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binoculars, which allow ...

Editor’s Note: October 23, 2025: As veteran Contributor Justin Park begins testing a new round of night vision and thermal imaging gear, we’ve updated this story with some early frontrunners based on ...

Whether you are looking for wildlife, making sure no one approaches your property, or just want to be able to know what’s out ahead of you in the night, reliable night vision monoculars can light up ...