What’s better night vision or thermal? 

“We own the night” has been an Army mantra for decades. It is also growing increasingly less true. But that doesn’t mean it is less true for you and your hooligan friends trying to do some shenanigans in the middle of the night. Thermal imaging and night vision goggles serve different purposes for nighttime activities, each with unique advantages. Thermal imaging detects heat signatures, allowing users to see living beings or heat-emitting objects even in complete darkness or through smoke and light fog. This makes it ideal for spotting wildlife or identifying intruders in various conditions. Conversely, night vision goggles amplify ambient light, providing a clearer, more detailed visual of the surroundings, which is useful for navigation or detailed observation in low-light but not pitch-dark environments. For the everyday civilian looking to enhance nighttime excursions, thermal imaging offers greater versatility and reliability in complete darkness, whereas night vision goggles provide more detailed visuals in partially lit settings. Pick your poison and have some serious fun. The @trijicon PATROL was my favorite tool for this application.