| -- End Ad Box ---> | | | | what accessories does the device offer, eg |
| When buying anything it pays to do your | | | | digital output for camcorders, scope mounts, head |
| homework first, and buying night vision googles is | | | | mounts, battery packs etc etc |
| no different. You need to learn what the different | | | | don’t forget shipping and customs |
| functions and terminologies are, and check out the | | | | charges if importing |
| many night vision goggle retailers to see who | | | | battery life. There is not much point having |
| does the best deal. | | | | bad battery life when hunting etc |
| Purchasing night vision googles will be a very | | | | what technology is involved. Eg Gen1 night |
| worthwhile investment for the avid hunter or | | | | vision, Gen 2 night vision, or beyond. |
| sportsman alike. It will provide that extra | | | | As technology evolves so too will the ability of |
| dimension to any activity with the ability to | | | | these devices. Keep an eye out for cheaper but |
| operate in the dark with night vision or see in the | | | | still reasonable older technology. |
| dark technologies. | | | | Your local sporting and hunting shop may have |
| Knowing what night vision devices are capable of, | | | | more information on products they can get in, |
| available and allowed (some countries have | | | | and also an idea on the prices. A physical store is |
| restrictions on these items) is the best start you | | | | also a good opportunity to trial night vision googles |
| can have when investigating your night vision | | | | and night vision devices. This will give you a |
| google purchase. | | | | chance to decide on a suitable product and then |
| As more and more stores move into online shops | | | | you can check online prices for the model you |
| more and more information becomes available. | | | | have choosen. |
| This makes the internet a valuable research tool. | | | | Night vision googles are an item that are |
| Have a look online and check out the various | | | | continually being re-engineered by many different |
| manufacturers such as ATN and Bushnell. This will | | | | manufacturers, so make sure that the websites |
| get you a good feel for what’s night vision | | | | you are looking at are up to date, and not selling |
| devices are in the market today. | | | | off old stock that might not be the latest, unless |
| When it comes to the actual purchasing of your | | | | you don’t mind. If you can, search for |
| night vision googles or device there will be multiple | | | | night vision goggle reviews, to see if the |
| factors to consider such as: | | | | product you are looking for has been purchased |
| what the main use of the device will be for | | | | and reviewed by someone else. |