Intro to NIGHT VISION Setups

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  • Опубликовано: 8 янв 2025
  • John sits down with Night Vision guru Sam Houston to discuss common misconceptions about Night Vision and ways you can save yourself from spending money on the wrong stuff. Topics include white phosphor vs. green, night vision accessories, and the pros and cons of different setups, ex: monocular, binocular, articulating binoculars, etc.
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  • @callmecamo2
    @callmecamo2 5 лет назад +572

    FPS Russia is looking pretty rough after the jail time.

  • @DryBonesPNW
    @DryBonesPNW 5 лет назад +258

    So I took the bait and followed the Amazon link to the Russian NVG tubes. Well played Mr Lovell, well played.

  • @sanguinor5609
    @sanguinor5609 5 лет назад +566

    I want a whole series on Evan Evanovic’s keys to survival and night vision tactics in the wintery wastes of Siberia.

    • @oregonoutback7779
      @oregonoutback7779 5 лет назад +14

      I want to see Evan Evanovic and Instructor Earl team up for a video !!

    • @sanguinor5609
      @sanguinor5609 5 лет назад +3

      Oregon Outback Whilst Batman GarandThumb provides overwatch!

    • @oregonoutback7779
      @oregonoutback7779 5 лет назад +2

      @@sanguinor5609 ….. Hahaha, absolutely! Maybe Mat Best could make an appearance and recreate his experience of kicking down the door and rushing into the room, only to be catapulted onto his back by his nods getting caught by the rug over the doorway. Hahaha.

    • @sanguinor5609
      @sanguinor5609 5 лет назад +2

      Oregon Outback I’m liking the direction this fan fiction is going hahaha

    • @oregonoutback7779
      @oregonoutback7779 5 лет назад +1

      @@sanguinor5609 … Get the W-P / BRCC marketing people on this, STAT !!

  • @ethancrawford8075
    @ethancrawford8075 5 лет назад +343

    To everyone saying they are impossibly expensive, just remember that if you own more than 10 guns, and/or more than 5 guns over $1800 you have no room to complain. You can have a good pistol w/ NVG dot, a Carbine w/ Laser and NVG Optic, and a bump helmet with PVS-14 for about $9300, less than most peoples gun collections. Just spend your money smarter and buy quality not quantity

    • @usmcvet0313
      @usmcvet0313 5 лет назад +12

      Much truth here

    • @atacorion
      @atacorion 5 лет назад +29

      “I own 37 guns”
      Yeah and you probably suck with all 37 of them.

    • @McRawDog90
      @McRawDog90 5 лет назад +12

      True, but i would rather have more guns and ammo 🤷‍♂️

    • @ethancrawford8075
      @ethancrawford8075 5 лет назад +18

      some one why? You can really only use one carbine and one pistol at a time. Night vision is a force multiplier that can be used with your other gear. I get wanting a rifle for hunting as well as a carbine, and perhaps a shotgun, but again, most people who have a true gun collection could afford that and the night vision as I have already shown

    • @bludmakesgrassgrow
      @bludmakesgrassgrow 4 года назад +6

      @@ethancrawford8075 because nobody actually needs nvg... literally nobody other than 5% of military personnel. Even cops don't use them.

  • @cshader2488
    @cshader2488 5 лет назад +1158

    recap: "Nightvision is cool, and cool is expensive."

    • @828enigma6
      @828enigma6 4 года назад +14

      If you buy quality.

    • @yourmom1302
      @yourmom1302 4 года назад +29

      @@828enigma6 quality is cool

    • @outboardprsnlstndup
      @outboardprsnlstndup 4 года назад +5

      *tears up* it’s true, it’s all true

    • @doubleemcastillano464
      @doubleemcastillano464 4 года назад +11

      Im buying cheap....That's what Im doing. Ive already experienced normal infantry night vision. I'll work with what I got available.

    • @AB-ro3fu
      @AB-ro3fu 4 года назад

      Indeed

  • @TacticalPrius
    @TacticalPrius 5 лет назад +122

    Spit out my drink when I saw the glow sticks in the Russian’s tubes 😂😂😂

  • @jaredhornvan
    @jaredhornvan 5 лет назад +608

    Wife: Hey honey, did our tax return come in?
    Me: (contemplating this whole honesty is the best policy thing)

    • @aleksfoxtrot8044
      @aleksfoxtrot8044 5 лет назад +46

      Forgiveness is easier to ask than permission. 😂

    • @UrNotThatGuyPal
      @UrNotThatGuyPal 5 лет назад +61

      Just say the government paid you in NVG....weird....

    • @populistparty2010
      @populistparty2010 5 лет назад +14

      Me: Hey honey, I think we need to add thermal or night vision monoculars to our emergency provisions. Hubby: First I want to purchase another "rare collectors" model ship to add to my collection sitting unopened in the garage" :(

    • @CoryHobbs2178
      @CoryHobbs2178 5 лет назад +1

      @@UrNotThatGuyPal 😂😂

    • @aleksfoxtrot8044
      @aleksfoxtrot8044 5 лет назад +10

      @@populistparty2010 damn. I feel for you! My wife is on board with me on this stuff.

  • @MrJakedog104
    @MrJakedog104 5 лет назад +367

    Firemen grabbing their thermal optics, "yep that building is definitely on fire"

    • @codysnell
      @codysnell 5 лет назад +8

      MrJakedog104 I laughed way too hard at this comment.

    • @Jeragon186
      @Jeragon186 5 лет назад +3

      @top.comment.god

    • @RazgrizXVI
      @RazgrizXVI 4 года назад +16

      To be fair, we already have thermal imaging cameras on the trucks lol

    • @itsyaboimat2393
      @itsyaboimat2393 4 года назад +5

      @@RazgrizXVI yeah we also have the Scott Sight and I'm the only one on my department's who's Scott sight ever works , Gen1 Scott sights are pretty trash 😂

    • @hoovie21
      @hoovie21 3 года назад

      Thermal imaging cameras

  • @Real_Josh_King
    @Real_Josh_King 5 лет назад +787

    Began video thinking night vision would be a cool investment.
    Listened to cost.
    Decided to buy new flashlight batteries instead.

    • @vicdiaz5180
      @vicdiaz5180 5 лет назад +7

      You can get a nice headset on amazon for las than $500 good quality too. That ain’t to bad. I’ve tried it and it ain’t bad
      www.amazon.com/X-Vision-Rechargeable-Digital-Vision-Goggles/dp/B07H4WLX3G

    • @oregonoutback7779
      @oregonoutback7779 5 лет назад +43

      What? You can't afford two toilet paper roles and some Russian tape?

    • @CoryHobbs2178
      @CoryHobbs2178 5 лет назад +15

      Only thing I don't like about the digital night vision is it relies solely on an IR illuminator if I'm not mistaken. the cool thing about the pvs-14 is you don't give away your position to someone else who might have night vision. But it is about 6 times the cost lol

    • @7The7Eagle7
      @7The7Eagle7 5 лет назад +33

      If your flashlight is bright enough, is it ever truly night?

    • @f308gtb1977
      @f308gtb1977 5 лет назад +8

      Cory Hobbs, yeah, cheap cameras and home security systems can read IR; it’s the bajillion-times ambient light magnification you’re really paying for in night vision devices (which just also “happen” to read IR).

  • @wranglerstar
    @wranglerstar 4 года назад +266

    That intro was very funny, good job guys,

    • @7gerez
      @7gerez 4 года назад +5

      You’re pretty funny too. Don’t count yourself out. You might make an impression on someone some day.

    • @motor2of7
      @motor2of7 4 года назад +12

      @@7gerez 1.6 million people disagree with you

    • @eddiebalisto
      @eddiebalisto 3 года назад +2

      No it wasn't.

    • @CrpMag
      @CrpMag 2 года назад +1

      @@7gerez still waiting.

    • @7gerez
      @7gerez 2 года назад +1

      @@CrpMag waiting on what.

  • @Grady00683
    @Grady00683 5 лет назад +731

    If that Russian dude starts his own RUclips channel, let me know.

    • @trapperscout2046
      @trapperscout2046 5 лет назад +34

      We already got someone like that. His name is Rob Ski.

    • @FishFind3000
      @FishFind3000 5 лет назад +17

      aaron g rob ski is Polish not Russian though. But still just as good.

    • @trapperscout2046
      @trapperscout2046 5 лет назад +9

      @@FishFind3000 Close enough.

    • @belowme4927
      @belowme4927 4 года назад +8

      HE WILL BE ON PaperTube

    • @FitnessConnect
      @FitnessConnect 4 года назад +1

      Blaaa! Blaa! Bla! Lol

  • @stevegibbons2197
    @stevegibbons2197 5 лет назад +10

    Night Vision & Thermal videos like this are rare and we appreciate your time sharing this info. All the best, - Steve Gibbons - US Night Vision Corporation.

  • @fuggleeartshow
    @fuggleeartshow 5 лет назад +126

    Whoah, this vid is a little outta my price range. I'll watch later to remind myself how poor I am

    • @JDBeastmode
      @JDBeastmode 5 лет назад +4

      blackwings03 he put a link for the Russian version and those I can manage

    • @thermite5463
      @thermite5463 4 года назад +1

      bro. credit cars are there for a reason. get those nods or settle for glowstick in tp tubes

  • @FitnFire
    @FitnFire 5 лет назад +69

    That Russian NVG Amazon link was legit!!! Great deal!!! 😃

    • @WarriorPoetSociety
      @WarriorPoetSociety  5 лет назад +26

      And people say this stuff isn’t affordable!!

    • @atacorion
      @atacorion 5 лет назад +4

      @@WarriorPoetSociety its also great for retinal cancer

    • @jam34786
      @jam34786 4 года назад +4

      Hey! At least you'll be ready when shit hits the fan!

    • @ryan856
      @ryan856 4 года назад

      @@WarriorPoetSociety uh, not so adorable anymore buckaroo

  • @blakewhitehead3369
    @blakewhitehead3369 5 лет назад +73

    "You think you are Soooo smart with your American cowboy minds" hahaha this intro was funny as hell to me

  • @thatrealba
    @thatrealba 4 года назад +18

    Learning NVG indoors is both hilarious and painful at the same time. But high speed driving with them is really just a whole lot of fun.

  • @populistparty2010
    @populistparty2010 5 лет назад +135

    I'd like to see a review of thermal vision monoculars, as well.

    • @EngNerdGMN
      @EngNerdGMN 5 лет назад +18

      I want to see the pros/cons and even drawbacks of running one of each.

    • @atacorion
      @atacorion 5 лет назад +15

      @@EngNerdGMN give me a call at TNVC and I will explain all of that

    • @davidm8371
      @davidm8371 5 лет назад

      I sending that.

    • @victordasilva5255
      @victordasilva5255 4 года назад +2

      Would you like fries with that ?

    • @hastytkd5768
      @hastytkd5768 4 года назад

      For one hundred bucks and an app I can see thermal past 100 yards with some tech that clips to your phones camera.

  • @iamsam369
    @iamsam369 5 лет назад +4

    This is the only channel on YT with decent advertising. And not just decent, i mean its freaking awesome. You guys could write prime time tv ads.

  • @derekkmorrowhotmail
    @derekkmorrowhotmail 4 года назад +10

    This video was extremely helpful, for anyone attempting to get started in night vision. Please continue this series, maybe a weapon setup video next.

  • @caryvanarsdall3957
    @caryvanarsdall3957 4 года назад +10

    A buddy is Texas DPS and gets sent to the boarder on a regular basis to help work the area, and he bought one because he was having to chase suspects into high brush and fields and didn't want to get ambushed. (saved him a couple of times because he was chasing a couple of guys and ended up seeing a small group of guys in the field)

  • @ShawnRyanShow
    @ShawnRyanShow 5 лет назад +46

    Nice vid

  • @oregonoutback7779
    @oregonoutback7779 5 лет назад +7

    OK, taped up my ribs and watched the rest of video. Very informative! Being older than dirt and barely surviving on Social (in)Security, decided to invest in the Evan Evanovich brand. So far, they seem to work great. Especially when combined with my headlamp. Thanks guys, you're the best!

  • @innoxiumae1232
    @innoxiumae1232 4 года назад +3

    Hey Sam! Good to have you on the team, brother.
    I appreciated the advice and kind words on the range in January-I hope to see you again.
    Keep John on his toes!

  • @charlesmckinley29
    @charlesmckinley29 5 лет назад +2

    The intro was gold. Thank you for a realistic view of the cost of good equipment.

  • @prairieghosts9526
    @prairieghosts9526 4 года назад +18

    yes gen 1 Russian PVS-7 are garbage however I own a pair of PVS-7 gen 2.5 American made tube and its outstanding. I’ve shot/trained a lot with it gone on night rucks and I’m very happy with the image quality. I couldn’t tell you how many hours I’ve put on it and how many times I’ve dropped it.Price was around $2000 for a ATN PVS-7 and compared to some of the older PVS-14’s it
    blows them out of the water. Now I know modern day 14’s are the best of the best.. but not all 7’s are garbage. Might make a review on it sometime if anyone is curious . All in all great video John! God bless!

    • @andrewmagee1666
      @andrewmagee1666 4 года назад +4

      TriGun Dynamics I'll subscribed to your channel for the view in a minute. I'm interested!

  • @paultaylor8552
    @paultaylor8552 5 лет назад +4

    John and Sam,
    Great video on basic. I purchased a helmet, mount and pvs-14 from Sam about three years ago for a nighttime hog hunting. The equipment Sam and his company sell has been outstanding. I highly recommend going to Sam and his group TNVC for night vision equipment.

  • @thesaltysierra5202
    @thesaltysierra5202 5 лет назад +7

    That is by far the best intro yet!

  • @gearedmind
    @gearedmind 5 лет назад +1

    Your ads are the only ones I look forward to watching. Even worth watching again! Great job, y’all!

  • @BertShackleford
    @BertShackleford 5 лет назад +48

    I use NODs to trek around the Arizona desert unabated (among many other uses). One of the best investments to date, albeit a _heavy_ investment.
    The Night Vision game is the epitome of "Buy once - cry once". Do your research before you squeeze the trigger on any purchases. Your junk drawer shouldn't have any NOD's parts. In fact, you shouldn't even have a 'junk drawer' if you've done your research correctly but I digress.
    Stay classy my friends.
    EDITED for double spacing.

    • @valiant545
      @valiant545 5 лет назад +1

      I agree entirely. However, my junk drawer is full of parts and things that I decided wasn't to my liking and changed lol

    • @brandonshepherd3317
      @brandonshepherd3317 5 лет назад +7

      Nothings creepier then being in the blackness, alone, seeing what your not supposed to be seeing😂😂

    • @ortiz12986
      @ortiz12986 5 лет назад +3

      God bless Arizona!

    • @oiseo4498
      @oiseo4498 5 лет назад +1

      Bert Shackleford do you go camping or shooting while hiking or do you just hike at night? Where do you go hiking?

    • @BertShackleford
      @BertShackleford 4 года назад +6

      Oise O Pardon the delayed response.
      The answer is ‘Yes’ to all those questions and wherever I choose to roam.
      I have found myself in the untouched parts of the Arizona backcountry many times. I can safely say “untouched” because there is zero human garbage to be found anywhere. Rarely will you come across some pristine wilderness that has no trash whatsoever. That’s how you know it’s desolate, pristine and untouched.
      If you or anyone who lives in AZ and owns NODs would like a trippy experience. May I suggest hiking the Grand Canyon at night. It’ll blow your mind!
      Words of caution: *Never hike the Superstition Mountains at night!*
      Heed my warning or you will likely perish. It’s treacherous enough during the day. At night is when your casual day trip turns into a survival lesson. It’s simply not worth it my friends.
      There’s a reason the local tribes protect that sacred mountain range with _lethal force_ - because it’s theirs and not ours. We don’t try to understand because it’s above our pay grade and that’s fine with me! I respect the Elders, the Tribes and their firm stance.
      Keep up the good work my friends.

  • @jeffhamilton6870
    @jeffhamilton6870 4 года назад +1

    Sam is phenomenal. He advised me on my thermal and dual tube night vision setup. Very happy!

    • @swampland
      @swampland 2 года назад

      How do i get in touch with sam?

  • @troycummings2501
    @troycummings2501 4 года назад +7

    The GLOWSTICKS in the toilet paper rolls!! Oh my gosh that has me rolling!

  • @nightfury6836
    @nightfury6836 5 лет назад +1

    Dude!! This intro was friggen hilarious!!! Probably one of your best. That Russian guy really got me lol.
    Been wanting good night vision for most of my adult life & I recently got a gen 3 white phos PVS-14 from TNVC (without having to finance it). It wasn’t cheap but for what it offers it’s definitely worth it. I’m not rich by any means, so if I could do it, then so can most with a little sacrifice & determination. Please continue this series!!!

    • @atacorion
      @atacorion 5 лет назад

      Night Fury I may have built it

  • @thedoobie1
    @thedoobie1 5 лет назад +42

    I can't believe I clicked the link for the Russian tubes.

    • @manictiger
      @manictiger 4 года назад +1

      If we have another shutdown, those will probably cost more than actual NVGs.

  • @Spkr4TRUTH
    @Spkr4TRUTH 5 лет назад +2

    Omg favorite intro yet... right in front of the bulletproof WPS shirt

  • @ahmctech104
    @ahmctech104 5 лет назад +83

    John:”Buy once, cry once.”
    Me:”Clearly you haven’t met my wife.”

    • @828enigma6
      @828enigma6 4 года назад +4

      Sounds like my wife. I buy something, she finds out about it, she'll bitch about it for 10-20 years.

    • @clarencesmith467
      @clarencesmith467 4 года назад

      @@828enigma6 gotta just lie look up dray davis "superhero" lol just tell her you need cuz you a super hero🤣🤣

    • @psak8302
      @psak8302 4 года назад +1

      CAROLINA PATRIOT You guys have to hit critical mass. Once you reach a certain point, she won’t know what’s new and what’s old!

  • @zachr1958
    @zachr1958 Год назад

    Still the funniest intro I've seen on a guntuber channel! Glow sticks and tp tunes, top shelf!

  • @danielwells50
    @danielwells50 4 года назад +9

    Sam wins dad joke of the year. “I know the night vision. I know the muffin man”

  • @ProbablyThatGuy
    @ProbablyThatGuy 5 лет назад +1

    best sportsman guide ad yet. hands down.

  • @andrewmagee1666
    @andrewmagee1666 4 года назад +167

    Night vision: $10,000
    Divorce: $100,000
    The look on your ex-wifes when she hears something in the bushes at night:..... PRICELESS!🤣🤣

    • @BerserkerLewis
      @BerserkerLewis 4 года назад +4

      Alright, that was freakin awesome lol.

    • @BerserkerLewis
      @BerserkerLewis 4 года назад +1

      Alright, that was freakin awesome lol.

    • @clarencesmith467
      @clarencesmith467 4 года назад +2

      Every guy who thought of buying them and saw your comment and now will be just going into a dark corner and fapping there anger away🤣🤣

  • @jamiemcnay
    @jamiemcnay 4 года назад

    I stumbled upon your channel and I am DAMN GLAD I did. You are a terrific speaker with loads of personality and you keep the content practical and humorous. LOVE the crazy Russian. Semper Fi. Great job Sam.

  • @CainnechK
    @CainnechK 5 лет назад +19

    Great opening!! Truly next lvl 😂

    • @populistparty2010
      @populistparty2010 5 лет назад +2

      Truly! "Here, hold this" (pats statue on chest, bottle falls) lol

    • @Meditech509
      @Meditech509 5 лет назад +1

      @@populistparty2010 All I did was envision Bill Murray in Stripes when he did that. It's Czechoslovakia it's like going to Wisconsin, your in your out. I got my ass kicked in Wisconsin. LOL

  • @theartofshwa
    @theartofshwa 4 года назад

    OMG I think this might have been the best intro/ad y'all have ever done. That was brilliant.

  • @dr.turkey458
    @dr.turkey458 5 лет назад +14

    Best....... Intro....... EVER!!!!! More drunk Evan!

  • @huwhitecavebeast1972
    @huwhitecavebeast1972 2 года назад +2

    It's amazing how much night vision has improved since this video was made just 2 years ago.

  • @DB-yj3qc
    @DB-yj3qc 4 года назад +3

    I remember back when I went through Fielding and training with PVS-7B in 89. Oh what a improvement over the 5s goggles. I got to see all across the spectrum good PVS 4 / TAS 5s to total junk. Then when I went to another unit (AD) and got issued 7A in 98 after having top of line NVGs. I was wondering what the heck. I remembered being told that model was cancelled as out of date in 89. Currently I have 2 different thermal devices one rifle mounted for coyote and hog hunting. Second one I carry at work and home security handheld short range that I can use on 22 firearms. I like to get a PVS-14 this year, I do miss having top line gear... Trying to explain the difference between junk and top line gear to inexperienced people...

  • @9716-i7f
    @9716-i7f 5 лет назад

    I dont need night vision, i dont care about it. But i clicked because i love you guys and i needed to see the intro and boy am i glad i watched that intro.

  • @KoteyAnnan
    @KoteyAnnan 2 года назад +3

    hahahaha that first minute was chaos. the toilet paper roll night vision system took me out 😂

    • @believethehype8936
      @believethehype8936 Год назад +1

      I loved how clever they were to put green Chem lights in the tubes. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @usmcfrommt9790
    @usmcfrommt9790 5 лет назад +1

    One of the best intros yet. Great job on the accent.

  • @brianramos226
    @brianramos226 5 лет назад +24

    John and Evan need to second channel just doing skits! 😂

  • @cchomesteadfarm4064
    @cchomesteadfarm4064 4 года назад

    I got to the 6:35 mark and I had to fold lol. I have no doubts that the rest of the video is top notch. Thanks for all y'all are doing to educate us.

  • @tyleraustin33
    @tyleraustin33 5 лет назад +44

    The #1 reason to have NODs? The Boog.... The enemy has them, we need them too...

    • @IntenseSpirit
      @IntenseSpirit 4 года назад +4

      I'll just use theirs

    • @forrestbyrnes5930
      @forrestbyrnes5930 4 года назад +12

      Sam Mee good luck with that
      Hunting the hunters without an advantage is a good way to end life with an extra hole

    • @Dies1r4e
      @Dies1r4e 4 года назад +5

      @@forrestbyrnes5930 that moment when you remember that there are thousands of vets with the knowledge of how night vision works. Dude, the best way to defeat 10,000 dollars worth of night vision is force them to come in after you, aka don't be active and mobile at night, force the fight into a place were flash lights, strobes, and knowing the layout are just as potent. Is top of the line night vision good? yes, is it crippling to not have it? no, no not at all.
      other side note, anyone with any military experience knows that most military vehicles don't have keys, supplies are guarded by the dumbest MFer they can find, and theft happens to support energy drinks, strippers and cigarettes let alone when motivated by life or death. How many friends you got still wearing green that when shit like that happens are going to walk away with truck loads of gear?

    • @forrestbyrnes5930
      @forrestbyrnes5930 4 года назад +2

      Dies1r4e yes but in the “boogaloo” we’re talking mostly about untrained civilians trying to on the feds. Y’know kinda like Waco or ruby ridge just look how those ended and that’s pretty much how I see the “boogaloo” ending for our American patriots, not that I wouldn’t stand up for my rights but I think that directly starting a war with the feds is a flat out stupid idea

    • @manictiger
      @manictiger 4 года назад

      ​@@Dies1r4e
      You can get a crap ton of lumens and the batteries to run it for hours pretty cheap. Only drawback is lack of portability.

  • @jacobm1001
    @jacobm1001 5 лет назад +1

    Sounds great john. Thank you Sam. Thank you John. We appreciate the wisdom.

    • @atacorion
      @atacorion 4 года назад

      Jacob m no problem

  • @MrTryAnotherOne
    @MrTryAnotherOne 5 лет назад +21

    For the price of a NVG goggle you can go shooting for a long, long time.
    P.S. Never underestimate a russian. I have a russian co-worker. These guys are tough buggers.

    • @atacorion
      @atacorion 5 лет назад +2

      MrTryAnotherOne but not at night

    • @FreedomInc
      @FreedomInc 5 лет назад +1

      Nvg gives you the ability to fight 24/7

    • @MrTryAnotherOne
      @MrTryAnotherOne 5 лет назад +3

      @@FreedomInc It certainly does but how often do you fight at night?

    • @FreedomInc
      @FreedomInc 5 лет назад +2

      @@MrTryAnotherOne how often do you fight in the day? If you have NVG every night if you want. If you dont have them never. And if I'm fighting you,and i have them and you dont there is a very high likelyhood you wont be fighting day or night anylonger.

    • @MrTryAnotherOne
      @MrTryAnotherOne 4 года назад +2

      @@FreedomInc You won't be able to fight me at night because that's when I sleep. But I'll fight you by day when you are sleepy and not concentrated. ;-)

  • @owensc1982
    @owensc1982 4 года назад

    I just used the link in the description to purchase the Russian NVG tubes. I was amazed at how inexpensive they were! I can't wait for them to come in!!

  • @pbp6741
    @pbp6741 5 лет назад +14

    John’s reaction to owning an F-15 fighter jet was the same as to bacon.

    • @atacorion
      @atacorion 5 лет назад +7

      They're the same thing in our opinion

    • @f308gtb1977
      @f308gtb1977 5 лет назад +3

      PB P, yeah I’d have a hard time choosing, myself! 30+ million dollar air superiority fighter-bomber, vs. hot crispy fatty salty delicious goodness.... hmmmmm.....

  • @jonathannichols4508
    @jonathannichols4508 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for linking to the Russian NVG tubes on amazon. I picked up sets for the whole family.

  • @gretchindg
    @gretchindg 4 года назад +5

    At 7:45 while watching John shoot the pistol, I see multiple “dark” spots...is that where the phosphor/film is damaged from an overexposure?

    • @celmer6
      @celmer6 4 года назад +2

      Nope it's just temporary staining from the muzzle flash.

  • @dougfa3515
    @dougfa3515 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for the Russian NVG tubes link! I saved a ton of money!

  • @jakedomshoots
    @jakedomshoots 5 лет назад +3

    The way john looks when the f-15 comes up🤣🤣🤣

  • @aaronfischer3753
    @aaronfischer3753 4 года назад +2

    You guys literally linked Scott’s toilet paper on amazon as the Russian nvg 😂😂😂 this is why I love you guys!! 😂

  • @ronski5940
    @ronski5940 5 лет назад +32

    "the military is switching to WP"- laughs in National Guard

    • @atacorion
      @atacorion 5 лет назад +1

      My NG Unit has, it'll happen just be patient.

    • @ronski5940
      @ronski5940 5 лет назад +1

      @@atacorion no way, what state? If I may ask

    • @atacorion
      @atacorion 5 лет назад

      @@ronski5940 LA

    • @AirCav24
      @AirCav24 5 лет назад +1

      We are on a “wait list” to replace our green tubes with WP on our ANVIS systems.

    • @justme_gb
      @justme_gb 4 года назад +1

      The National Guard will be updated if there's an American insurrection. Nothing will shut down a revolution faster than night vision and thermal imaging drones.

  • @tbjers
    @tbjers 5 лет назад +1

    That intro is definitely among the top 5 so far! **slow clap**

  • @bryanw4582
    @bryanw4582 5 лет назад +68

    John had a “blonde moment”; Mrs Poet is blonde. Let me know how you explain that one away...

    • @road_king_dude
      @road_king_dude 5 лет назад +8

      Hes a Warrior poet. He'll write a poem.

    • @spetersen634
      @spetersen634 5 лет назад +2

      Maybe John dyes it... blonde roots??

    • @oregonoutback7779
      @oregonoutback7779 5 лет назад +10

      She doesn't lower herself to watching his videos. He should be safe.

    • @JoshDerenburger
      @JoshDerenburger 5 лет назад

      Hes blonde at night

    • @wquon2007
      @wquon2007 5 лет назад +1

      calling it a stupid moment before that makes the precedence worse

  • @chug2138
    @chug2138 4 года назад

    MORE EVAN.
    MORE EVAN EVANOVICH
    MORE EVAN!!!
    John, you have struck gold with his creativity.

  • @angiew7285
    @angiew7285 4 года назад +5

    Achmed:
    Evan: hold my beer
    Achmed:
    *beer smashes on ground*
    😆

  • @luke-te3sr
    @luke-te3sr 3 года назад +1

    I've talked to a few guys that say single tube is better because it's good to have one eye in the real world and one in the night vision world

  • @ericolsen5592
    @ericolsen5592 4 года назад +5

    To those of us without money, I recommend going to a surplus store and getting an anglehead flashlight with a red filter. Mine costed 5 bucks, but the guy at the checkstand was like "just take it man" and I got it for free. I was a teenager at the time, and that light helped me escape from a lot of rough situations around my town during late-night adventures. The red filter and low-power bulb made it hard to spot from a distance, and didn't have a terrible effect on my dark-adapted vision. So whenever I heard sirens or gang activity heading my direction, I'd hop a fence and boogie through the woods and never got caught. I used the clip on the light to suspend it on the shoulder strap of my backpack where it was convenient for me to reach. In more populated areas, I kept it inside my pack so it wouldn't raise too much suspicion. During winter I could keep it on my belt under a really heavy jacket, although it stuck out like a sore thumb so I didn't rely on that as much. My biggest problem with the light is the size, but it's a design that's been in use since WW2 (with a few changes) and is still in use with poorer militaries today, and can still be found in the US military, mostly in the reserves but I've heard they keep them stored in Humvees overseas. (I can't confirm this because I've never served). There's a saying about equipment designed for the military. "It's designed by retards, for retards." That said, this light is like a superpower. For those of you wondering, the surplus store I went to was 92 Yankee, located near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state.

  • @believethehype8936
    @believethehype8936 Год назад

    I love how at 10:30 John takes over and explains in a simplified way what the other guy was trying to say just before.

  • @copper-tc6un
    @copper-tc6un 5 лет назад +4

    I have a PVS -14 on my mich helmet, and an infrared laser on my AR ... IS good for me comrade.

  • @jaycee6438
    @jaycee6438 11 месяцев назад

    I rocked a mono (green) (2010-2014) during my time at a small boat unit, CSW’s and M-4 with PEQ - 15, and I was even able to test duals with white phosphorus (2022)(amazing jump in technology) 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @paraglidingnut26
    @paraglidingnut26 5 лет назад +13

    John, squats and deadlifts this week? As if family, RUclips, and running your own business aren't enough things to take care of each day.

  • @hastytkd5768
    @hastytkd5768 4 года назад +1

    I bought the Russian NVG tubes, works very well, I can see all the darkness now. Would recommend.

  • @Spkr4TRUTH
    @Spkr4TRUTH 5 лет назад +11

    Soo can we bring Evonovich back out to sell his Russian NVG?? Cuz I can’t touch American gen2 @ 4500!!!

    • @atacorion
      @atacorion 4 года назад +1

      Spkr4TRUTH Gen 3, not Gen 2

  • @marka7519
    @marka7519 4 года назад +1

    I'm half way through the video and my knowledge on nightvision has already increased 4X

  • @tophergauruder3647
    @tophergauruder3647 5 лет назад +31

    I am trying to convince my dad to get night vision equipment but apparently he doesn’t want to spend 10.000 dollars petty right?

    • @atacorion
      @atacorion 5 лет назад +18

      If he really loved you he would do it, no questions asked.

    • @Monster11B
      @Monster11B 5 лет назад +2

      ^^^ Hahahaha when the NVG guy trolls you.

    • @charlie-mike4233
      @charlie-mike4233 5 лет назад

      If your dad also likes night vision, he will buy you one. I have literally saw a dad and his 8 years old son use two Pvs15s

    • @f308gtb1977
      @f308gtb1977 5 лет назад

      Frank Guo, I and my son use 14’s together to shoot at night. Took a LONG time to acquire 1, and a longer time 2, plus PEQ’s, but so worth it.

    • @charlie-mike4233
      @charlie-mike4233 5 лет назад

      @@f308gtb1977 man......I so envy your son. My dad does not like my hobby. He even tried to take all my gear away from me

  • @UniquelyUsAdventures
    @UniquelyUsAdventures 4 года назад

    I love the variety you put out! You have became my favorite you tube Channel. Keep up the great work..!!!

  • @aleksfoxtrot8044
    @aleksfoxtrot8044 5 лет назад +52

    Another reason for night vision not mentioned includes fighting tyrants. ;)

    • @atacorion
      @atacorion 5 лет назад +6

      A republic.....if you can keep it.

    • @wherenowhow6037
      @wherenowhow6037 5 лет назад +5

      They wanted to say it but might be scared of getting on "the list"

    • @f308gtb1977
      @f308gtb1977 5 лет назад +1

      WhereNow&How, either that or John is super, SUPER friendly with all the tyrant’s goons.😉

    • @aleksfoxtrot8044
      @aleksfoxtrot8044 5 лет назад +2

      @@f308gtb1977 lol. Unlikely. :)

    • @benjaminpark5460
      @benjaminpark5460 5 лет назад

      Aleksfoxtrot wait wasn’t he a Ranger? If you believe in the goon then you have to believe in the goon’s men lol

  • @smtbigelow
    @smtbigelow 5 лет назад

    One of the best intros so far... good stuff!

  • @RwP223
    @RwP223 4 года назад +13

    I guess Im sticking to the poor mans night vision called a 'flashlight'.

  • @kinch613
    @kinch613 4 года назад +1

    Excellent videos guys! I’m getting into it slowly myself! So this was a tremendous stripped down version that answered a ton of my basic concerns! Definitely think about going into the IR laser illumination weapon mounted gear because after the initial purchase of my single tube, I’m on to that!

  • @Space_Wizard
    @Space_Wizard 4 года назад +7

    Sam was getting nervous when John started touching his duals

  • @kirkcloyd8267
    @kirkcloyd8267 3 года назад

    Nice! Thank you. I have an old pair I use for search & rescue...yes, they are junky 7's but they were FREE! Working toward 14's based on this awesome video!

  • @liamflanagan490
    @liamflanagan490 5 лет назад +12

    John: "I had a dumb moment, I had a blonde moment."
    Isn't Mrs. Poet blonde, John?

  • @dinospumoni8860
    @dinospumoni8860 4 года назад +2

    I would think even though I can afford dual, I would go with the monocular. I kinda like the idea of one eye seeing the world how it is for situational awareness of lighting conditions.

  • @jodywatkins9467
    @jodywatkins9467 5 лет назад +7

    Who clicked on the Russian nvg link in the description? If not then do It!

  • @apisdude
    @apisdude 4 года назад

    recently got a Harris Pinnacle PVS 14 3+ WSP mono set up. running the holosun DBAL and a white light. very pleased with my setup

  • @livingontheedge1694
    @livingontheedge1694 5 лет назад +5

    Great video as always! I've been into the thermals for a few years after failing at getting a usable n/v set-up.
    Good info on the video, but does Sam have a online store or a way does he sell to the public? I'd be interested in giving him some business.

  • @matthewirish5755
    @matthewirish5755 5 лет назад +1

    Intro. Pure. Gold.

  • @bolshoibooze8010
    @bolshoibooze8010 4 года назад +3

    I'm running dual PVS14s 10160 tubes coming from only a single 14 and it took me a good whole year to get my hands on my 2nd 14. Then I recently got PVS7 gen3 and I got to say as long as you're using 2 eyes...dual tubes or single tube...it doesn't matter, your dept perception won't change. My awareness and reaction time don't change much if at all between dual 14s and a PVS7 but FOV does change. I can drive with PVS7 better than single PVS14. I can run better. I can aim way faster. PVS7s are too underrated. If you don't have $8k to drop on BNVD, PVS7 hands down.

  • @beaux28204
    @beaux28204 5 лет назад

    thats the best intro sportsman's guide ad yet

  • @falafelbomber
    @falafelbomber 5 лет назад +20

    10/10 the Russian should have been Brandon Herrera

  • @pipe887
    @pipe887 4 года назад

    Very informative. I’ve desired accurate and current information on this for a while. Thank you. Keep up the great work.

  • @danlane69
    @danlane69 4 года назад +7

    We use them in the civilian world on medical helicopters.

  • @noahyoung4946
    @noahyoung4946 2 года назад

    John’s adds are the only ads I watch.

  • @Bdanlamb
    @Bdanlamb 5 лет назад +10

    He put a link of "Russian nvgs" 😂

  • @ms.karihart2983
    @ms.karihart2983 4 года назад

    Nice job John & your little buddy Sam to give night vision insight

    • @atacorion
      @atacorion 4 года назад +1

      Ms .Kari Hart Sam has a good 4in on John.

  • @sabretom7594
    @sabretom7594 5 лет назад +6

    The unaided eye is an important element of a night vision system.

  • @lincolnclawson9259
    @lincolnclawson9259 5 лет назад

    Its been a few years since I used night vision. I learned some stuff in this video. Thanks.

  • @kevinborish
    @kevinborish 5 лет назад +8

    I've used nvg's quite a bit in the army and while they're an amazing tool I think I'd rather take that $7k and buy myself more guns or like 20k+ rounds of ammo.

    • @archer721
      @archer721 4 года назад +2

      I'll take the NVG's

  • @boomergun
    @boomergun 5 лет назад

    That was the funniest Sportsman's Guide intro yet! "Hold this for me" :) We need to see more of the 'Russian".