FLIR Breach PTQ136 Thermal Imaging Monocular

Overview

In total darkness or smoke, a thermal monocular like this one shows heat instead of light. The FLIR Breach has a compact Boson core, manual focus, a mini-rail for a helmet and onboard recording with palette choices.

Small size, a waterproof rating and the helmet rail are why law enforcement and hunters look at it. The description states that export controls require authorization for most destinations abroad, which matters for anyone shipping it.

Who it's for

Users who need to spot warm targets in darkness and want a body they can carry in a pocket or mount on a helmet. Anyone wanting a light amplifying night vision view should look at a different type of device.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The Boson sensor reads infrared heat and maps it to a picture, so warm targets stand out against cooler surroundings regardless of light. Image clarity depends on the sensor resolution and the lens, and palettes change how heat differences are shown.

Where it stands among night vision monoculars

• #5 most-searched brand and model of the 15 night vision monoculars lines we track (by search demand, not sales).

From the specs of the 11 night vision monoculars we list; not a test result.

Specifications