We’ve talked before about the vast capabilities afforded by having some type of night observation device (NOD) as part of your preparedness plan. Once you’re past the basics of food, water, safety, and power, we’d rank NODs as a Top 3 consideration beyond those — more so than body armor or huge stockpiles of ammunition. Before you balk at that statement, remember that our world is dark 50 percent of the time, and decades of crime statistics support the notion that people prefer to do bad things under the cover of darkness. When you couple this with the fact that more people will be more inclined to do bad things when resources are scarce, or they feel threatened or afraid, the ability to see clearly at night becomes immensely important. Can you do the job with flashlights and fire? Absolutely, but NODs offer the distinctly unique advantage of being able to see without being seen.
Night Vision Benefits & Drawbacks
While most Hollywood depictions of survival situations include dramatic gunfights or street brawls with baseball bats wrapped in barbed wire, the reality is spotting and avoiding a fight is always safer than trying to out-violence the other party. Especially if your preparedness
