• ATN 3x50mm Night Spirit Gen 2 Night Vision Monocular – A Top Buy!

    Nov 22 • News • 3820


    The ATN 3x50mm Night Spirit Gen 2 Night Vision Monocular is an outstanding and affordable night vision monoculars from ATN. Generation 2 night vision devices are a big jump from Gen 1 devices in performance, much larger than the jump in cost. A night vision monocular is an extremely affordable option as compared to night vision goggles or night vision binoculars by only offering one tube – but you still get a great image.

    ATN Night Vision is extremely popular for hunting and home security, but we’re seeing more and more interest in night vision goggles for other uses too. Outdoor activities, such as boating, camping, and even paint-balling (playing paint-ball at night is getting really popular, and night vision is quickly becoming standard equipment!) and other purposes like neighborhood watches have seen night vision explode in popularity.

    So long as your expectations are right, you’ll really love your night vision. No, you will not be able to see a thumbtack 1,000 yards away with Gen 2 night vision. But you will be able to tell the difference between a dog and a cat at 150 yards (unless it’s one of those dogs that is basically a canine cat, that can be tough.) The more ambient light you have (moonlight) the farther and clearer you will see. Night Vision works by intensifying available light, so the more light you have, the better the image. In the absence of any light, the ATN 3x50mm Night Spirit Night Vision Monocular does have a powerful IR emitter that will provide infrared light that your night-vision monocular can pick up, but doesn’t alert animals or other people.

    One of the best characteristics of the ATN Night Spirit Gen 2+ Night-Vision Monocular is the size of the unit. At about three-quarters of a pound and only being around 6.5″ by 2″ by 4″, it doesn’t take a lot of space, nor does it add a lot of weight to your kit. It is waterproof, rugged, durable, and has a limited lifetime warranty from ATN. For under $1,000, you won’t find a better buy in Gen 2+ Night Vision.

    For ATN, night vision and of course, the ATN 3x50mm Night Spirit Gen 2+ Night Vision Monocular there’s no better place to do your shopping then at Optics Planet!

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  • Blackhawk ISSAK Rifleman/Floation Kit – It’s Necessary

    Nov 15 • News • 4625

    When it comes to selecting the gear you’re going to take into combat, where do you turn? How about the Israeli Defense Forces, the battle-hardened military commandos of America’s staunchest ally and one of the most respected fighting forces in the world. Will their word be good enough?

    Blackhawk introduces the ISSAK Rifleman/Flotation Kit and they have chosen Optics Planet as the distributor of this essential gear. The ISSAK is more than just a tactical vest, it’s a tactical fortress that you place upon yourself for maximum protection and versatility. Closed cell foam floatation and padded waist panels provide you the edge you need to float to safety. You never know when you may be marooned at sea after a narrow escape from a mission gone a-rye. Sure the chances are slim, but it’s those unpredictable times that really get you into jams, and it’s the Blackhawk ISSAK that will get you out.

    The ISSAK is the ultimate in tactical customization with compartments for all the tactical gear you need to keep you safe and take down the enemy. Forget about keeping them closer than your friends. Keep smoke grenades, canteens, parachute flares, and whatever you need close with the Blackhawk 30HH02DE Tactical Vest. Blackhawk tactical vests are some of the most durable, highly leveraged pieces of tactical equipment on either side of the rubicon.

    The total weight of the entire tactical vest is just 6 lbs and 1.92 oz, but it’s those 6 pounds that just might save your life. Whether you’re a rifleman or machine gunner, this tactical vest from Blackhawk offers the tools you need to reach the pinnacle of tactical options just when you might be out of options. With a pouch for just about everything, the
    Blackhawk ISSAK might just be the thing you need to bail you out of the stickiest of situations.

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  • Streamlight Buckmasters Camo LED Headlamp – The Head Lamp for Hunting

    Nov 15 • News • 3225


    The Streamlight Buckmasters Camouflage Trident LED/Xenon Flashlight/Headlamp is an affordable, highly functional Streamlight Buckmasters Flashlight designed specifically for hunters, with their specific needs in a flashlight. Many successful hunting trips see the most action in low-light situations (dusk and dawn) and if you aren’t going to be using night vision then you’ll need some source of light (like a Streamlight Flashlight!) Never mind spotting game, sometimes you need a little more light just to make sure it’s safe to take that next step!

    The Streamlight Buckmasters Headlamp is incredibly useful due to its 3-way lighting settings. First off you could use the night vision compatible green LED flashlight setting. Very useful since you can use it to enhance the capabilities of your night vision, but also useful even without night vision because green light does NOT spook game. While white light can spook a deer you have in your sights, green light will not do so. The second setting is a two-LED white light setting for medium distances. This light is still somewhat soft, so as to minimize the chance of you scaring your prey off, but is still powerful enough to provide you with better vision of your surroundings. The final setting is a bright white xenon light for distance lighting packing 18 lumens of power. That kind of light will brighten up your surroundings quickly and will alert other hunters to your presence but is still soft enough to not be alarming.

    The best part? This Streamlight flashlight is a headlamp – which obviously means hands-free operation! When you’ve got your rifle, binoculars, range finder, spotting scope, and all your other tools demanding time in your hands, it’s really nice to be able to know you can have a light source without having to juggle another piece of hunting gear. This head lamp is comfortable and reliable, being corrosion and water resistant so you know its rugged. What more could you ask for in a flash light headlamp?

    For all Streamlight gear and other great flashlights, weapon lights, and headlamps, you’ve got to get your gear at Optics Planet. Otherwise everyone will think you are a fool for not taking advantage of our low prices, free shipping, and top notch customer service!

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  • Cuddeback Cuddeview X2 Trail Camera Accessory – You Need This

    Nov 10 • News • 3527


    The Cuddeback Cuddeview X2 Trail Camera Accessory is the one piece of gear that any Cuddeback Trail Camera owner absolutely needs. The X2 Viewer allows you to quickly gather the myriad amount of intelligence that you’ve been gathering with your Trail Cameras. In fact, any trail camera using an SD Memory Card is compatible with the Cuddeback X2 Viewer.

    There’s no question that trail cameras are an extremely important tool in ensuring hunting success each year. By identifying active trails and areas, you will be able to use your time more efficiently when you head out on a hunt. With a trail camera, you won’t waste time in low-traffic or no-traffic areas – you can make sure you are exactly where your prey is naturally. But the biggest problem with trail cameras is that you set them up, they take photos, and then you have to go out, grab the memory cards, bring them home, and check out the photos. Or some of the more expensive units will have a viewing screen on them, but they can be small/low resolution. With the Cuddeview X2 Trail Camera Accessory that problem is solved. Cuddeback thought it through, and launched the X2 SD Card Viewer to solve this problem. You can move from camera to camera, loading up your trail camera photos with your X2, finding out what you need to know and then moving on to the next one. If you need more information, you can just pop that memory card back in and move on to your next camera.

    If you want to view your photos at home, no problem! The Cuddeback Cuddeview X2 comes with TV Cables, so you can hook your viewer right up to your TV to flip right through them. Whether you want to share your photos with friends or just want to see everything on a bigger screen, the X2 Viewer has got you covered. Now what if you want to keep your trail camera memory cards in the trail cameras, but still want to bring home the photos too? Cuddeback’s got you covered! 2 SD card slots allow you to copy from your trail camera’s card to another card which you can take home. You can then copy them to your PC/Computer, and then you’ve got room for more photos! At its current price, the X2 is an absolute steal. My recommendation: buy now. Don’t wait.

    You can find the Cuddeback Cuddeview X2 3150 and tons of other great hunting gear at Optics Planet.

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  • 5.11 Tactical Side Trip Briefcase: As Versatile As it Gets

    Nov 9 • News • 3132


    The 5.11 Tactical Side Trip Briefcase, out of all the bags I’ve reviewed while here at Optics Planet, has probably seen the most unique and unexpected uses by the customers who have purchased it. No question – 5.11 Tactical makes gear for hunting and sports shooting. But more importantly, 5.11 Tactical Bags are durable, high quality, versatile, ergonomic, uniquely designed, and more. Because of this, you’ve got the customer who uses it as an overnight travel bag for his business trips. You’ve got the customer who uses it to pack all his binoculars and spotting scopes when he heads outdoors. Then you’ve got the customer who uses it a tactical diaper bag. Arguably there’s no rougher situation than when your kid needs a change, and the 5.11 Side-Trip Briefcase has tons of storage room and is durable and comfortable. I guess being prepared for any situation really holds true in this case!

    This medium sized duffel bag is geared for everyday use, but also has so many expandable compartments you can easily use it as a travel bag or all-purpose bag. The front pocket is bag enough to fit a laptop, the side pockets are MOLLE/ALICE compatible, and there’s a large hidden pocket inside the bag (perfect for a holster!) Side pockets unzip to expand with mesh, so you can fit even more into this bag. A comfortable shoulder strap and carrying straps make this bag easy to carry no matter how you prefer to carry it. There’s a name tape panel on the front for easy identification. No chance of you mixing up your bag with someone else’s! You just can’t beat such an amazing carrying bag!

    For anything 511 Tactical, you know where to go. We’ve got bags, apparel and so much more. Visit Optics Planet for all the goodies!

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