How to choose the night vision case.

October 7, 2021

When we invest our savings inexpensive equipment for our favorite hobby, we want to keep it working for many years. It's no secret that hunting sometimes takes place in difficult or extreme weather conditions. To maintain the performance of our night vision devices, it is necessary to provide them with reliable protection. To do this, it is enough to purchase a case and follow the manufacturers' instructions of night vision. This article will draw your attention to the key points of choosing a case for NVG optics.

Night vision device and why it is important to protect it?
Any manufacturer of night vision goggles will insist that their equipment is enclosed in shockproof, waterproof housing, and they will be right. We are faced with a paradox: "Why protect equipment with a high degree of protection?" The fact is that every Achilles has his own Achilles heel. When applied to a night vision device, its Achilles' heel is the lens. She is compassionate. It is this quality of her that allows her to catch insignificant light. The lenses should be protected from everything. Daylight, car headlights, campfire flames can all damage the device up to the point that it is not advisable to touch it with your finger. You say that the lid closes it, and you will be right. But it is worth leaving it on the table in a house where there are children, and the whole script will go down the drain. In addition, night vision goggles contain toxic substances. If the integrity of the device is violated, contact with harmful substances must be avoided. Careless cases of treatment may require medical attention and replenish the collection of repairs of the nearest service. What then is to be done? It's simple - we put our favorite night vision device in a case, and we can be absolutely calm about its safety.

Main rules of transporting and storing your NVD.
In each manual for a night vision device, points for maintaining the equipment are clearly indicated. Before use, you must read the list of recommendations. It is essential! The slightest deviation from the manufacturer's recommendations can lead to a breakdown. Renovation is not what we are counting on. But along with this, there are general storage rules for all night vision optics. We will highlight several points among them. As we have already noted, the main point will be the most careful attitude to the lens of the NV device. If the lens is dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth with distilled water and dry it opens in a dark place. When the device is not working, make sure that the lens cover is closed. Even when the lens is turned off, it should not be exposed to sunlight. We protect night vision equipment from moisture. We make sure that the type of battery corresponds to the one recommended by the manufacturer. We take out the batteries from the NV device if we do not plan to use it. We never disassemble or repair night vision optics. Professionals will handle this better and keep the warranty. We store and transport night vision equipment only in a case. Night vision devices can be freely transported within the country. It is allowed to carry in hard cases that can be locked with a lock for transportation by public transport. It is impossible to take out NV equipment without a license and special permission from the government when traveling abroad.

Types of NVS cases.
There are several types of cases for night vision goggles. They are soft and hard. Solid ones are made from plastic, aluminum, or composite materials. Inside they are equipped with storage cells made of closed-cell foam. A sealing ring is laid along the contour, which completely prevents contact with the external environment. Many cases have a pressure relief valve for travel in the mountains or places with high temperatures. Rigid cases for NV devices have the highest degree of protection against shock, water, and dust. Unlike hard trunks, soft trunks cannot guarantee one hundred percent protection. Nevertheless, they have undeniable advantages. Among them, we note lightweight, compactness, noiselessness, ease of use, and affordable price. For the production of soft cases, nylon or ripstop is used. This protects against moisture and dirt. Inside, they are lined with foam rubber, which gives soft protection against minor collisions. Some models do not sink in water. In addition, soft bags can have additional compartments for bullets and necessary small items. This is convenient and eliminates the need for additional packages. Each type of case has its own strengths and weaknesses. Let's take a closer look at this issue.

What to look at when choosing an NVD case?
When choosing a case, we will draw your attention to several qualities: strength, noiselessness, weight, moisture resistance, compactness, the comfort of use, price. The most durable and protected are hard cases. Among them, trunks made of composite materials with carbon fiber reinforcement are considered optimal in weight. We draw your attention to the ribbed surface of the case. It will be more durable than smooth. It is convenient if the wardrobe trunk has handles recessed into the body and places for attachment to the car. Note that the internal cells can be made for your night vision equipment or purchase a universal organization system. Hardcovers can be adapted for several night vision devices and weapons. For example, store your night vision goggles, night vision scope, and weapon in one case. The disadvantages of hard cases include heavyweight, noise, inconvenience when traveling on foot, and higher cost. When choosing a softcover, we select the size of the bag corresponding to the size of the equipment. If you use several types of optics, then you should not put them in one pocket of the case. For example, we put the night vision binoculars in one pocket and the monocular in the other. Note that the soft covers can be painted in different colors to help the hunter remain unnoticed. For forest hunting, green night vision or camouflage cases are suitable. They are attached using the Mole system to the backpack, or they can have straps worn on the body. When choosing both soft and hard cases, we pay attention to the possibility of hanging a lock. This will keep your equipment safe on the road and out of the way.
Summarizing the above, we note that it is not always enough to have a one-night vision case. In some cases, it is worth purchasing both hard and soft options. With a hard case, it is convenient to get to the hunting area. On the road, it will provide one hundred percent protection for your night vision device. But hunting with a hard case is not always convenient. The best solution is to change the hardcover to the soft one when you wake up to camp. There is no doubt that with such a wide selection of cases, you will find one that will fully satisfy your needs.