There's no denying that hiking and outdoor recreation have become increasingly popular in recent years. As more people escape the confines of urban living and seek solace in nature, there's a growing concern over the potential negative impacts that hikers...
As an average consumer with a passion for nighttime sporting activities, I've recently found myself in the market for a night vision device to enhance my adventures. Like many others, I initially believed that thermal night vision and infrared night...
The United States has long been known for its deeply ingrained gun culture, with the highest per-capita rate of firearm ownership in the world. As concerns about personal safety, political unrest, and violence continue to grow, it's helpful to examine...
It has been a few years now since we have written about the state of the flashlight industry. During this time, we have seen some interesting developments which we would like to comment on. As it stands, it continues to be...
The usage of lithium-ion batteries in consumer products is not a new trend. The cells found in power tools and laptop battery packs are functionally no different from the cells you find in flashlights today. Even back in 2010, this...
When we first released the AVP Scope, we weren't sure how our customers were going to use it. We anticipated all the usual things: hunting, photography, bird-watching, and so on. A few months after we had brought the product to...
Most people don't know this, but recreational night vision equipment is actually far more affordable than you think. In fact, we would like to present to you perhaps the best entry-level night vision device currently on the market: The AVP Infrared Monocular....
When it comes to tactical equipment, durability and performance are two words that come to mind. This is not a trend we typically see in the consumer goods market. For this reason, a number of tactically-minded companies have popped up with the...
In the flashlight world, there are two variations of Lithium batteries that manufacturers use: Lithium-Metal and Lithium-Ion. In this article, we'll explain some of the differences between the two batteries and discuss which battery is right for you. CR123A (Primary Non-Rechargeable...
