Ep. 341 - Thermal Monoculars (384 Resolution) THE BEST 2024

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Jason and Hans reveal their top 10 thermal monocular picks for 2024, starting with the AGM Seeker 15 at $1,195.

The episode begins with Jason and Hans welcoming listeners and teasing their 'best of' series for 2024. They introduce the topic: ranking thermal handheld monoculars with 384 resolution, noting they narrowed it down from combining with 640-resolution models due to too many optics. The hosts promote Outdoor Legacy's customer service, highlighting their field experience with every optic discussed. Hans explains the episode's disclaimer: the list includes only their favorite, tested models from brands they carry, primarily AGM and Pulsar, excluding others like Infrared Outdoor which lacks a 384 handheld. Jason mentions excluding helmet-mounted optics like the Infrared Outdoor RL25 to keep the focus on handhelds. They list 10 optics: AGM Seekers (15, 19, 25), AGM Sidewinders (25, 35), Pulsar Axion XQ30, Pulsar Axion 2XQ35 Pro LRF, Pulsar Telos XQ35, and AGM Reach IR LRF. Hans details the AGM Seekers, noting the 19 is most popular due to its two-power magnification and focusable lens, all using 18650 batteries. Jason covers the Pulsar models, pointing out the Telos XQ35's sale price and three-power magnification being less favored. The hosts discuss why AGM and Pulsar dominate the list, citing value and performance. They give an honorable mention to the AGM Sidewinder TM 25-384 for its image quality under $2,000. Their winner is the AGM Reach IR LRF 25-384, praised for its laser rangefinder, 18650 battery, and compact design at $2,095. They note they haven't reviewed it on video yet but have used it extensively. The episode concludes with contact information for Outdoor Legacy and tips for finding their reviews online, teasing next week's episode on 640-resolution monoculars.

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A practical 384-resolution thermal monocular comparison that stays useful by admitting prices and specs need a fresh check.

This episode turns thermal monocular shopping into a grounded comparison, with Jason Robertson and Mr. Hans sorting through 384-resolution handheld options and the tradeoffs that matter in the field: magnification, brush, wider views, and price.

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You want a 384-resolution thermal handheld, and this episode helps you sort brush, fields, magnification, and budget without pretending the numbers never move.

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