RNVG-A Vs. RPNVG Vs. RNVG - Helmet Loadouts

We brought Scott from Nocturnality back out to talk helmet loadouts with our three NVG bino offerings. We compare features and advantages to the RNVG, RPNVG, and the new RNVG-A.
00:35 - Lucas’ Setup
03:24 - Brandon’s Setup
6:17 - Scott’s Setup
09:34 - RNVG Overview
11:33 - RPNVG Overview
12:26 - RNVG-A Overview
13:55 - Common Traits Between Devices
15:41 - Use-Cases / Which is right for you?
17:52 - Conclusion / What T-Rex Offers

[@CARTOONight]

For anyone wanting more reasons to use their NODS, go night hiking. It's not gun related, but recently it showed me that after two hours I head a headache and needed to readjust my pads. I invited some friends out and they're excited to try it out.

[@MassaSnowshi]

It's a great way to get used to your gear and understanding the learning curve.

[@somethinsomethin7243]

Try adding a counter balance or more weight on the rear. One of the common things to cause these head aches is you constantly (though barely noticeable) using your neck muscles to keep your head up. If you feel any downward pressure on your brow, you need a counter weight. If you were wearing "skull crushers" then it just comes with the territory. When hiking they say ounces = pounds and pounds pain. On helmets I say milligrams= migraines. I recommend stripping all extra lights etc off.

[@CARTOONight]

@@somethinsomethin7243 I had a counter weight on, the extra padding ended up being the correction i needed.

[@Sensorium19]

Night hiking is one of the things I want to do a lot of.

[@AllAboutSurvival]

It's great to see a detailed comparison. Scott's insights were particularly valuable.

[@the1nickspinelli]

Keep the NV content coming! Thanks TREX team

[@RyanSmith-lt8fu]

Otto I believe they sell them on the website

[@rpnvg]

I'm definitely biased, lol. But the RPNVG is my most absolute favorite NVG housing, that I've ever used.I have a lot of hours on ANVIS-9's, RNVG's and DTNVG's. But I still find that my RPNVG reigns supreme. I use mine for night shooting, hog hunting and for aviation purposes on an aeromedical team. Because I'm not a pilot, I am not restricted to using ANVIS goggles. Having the extra FOV is insanely useful for ID'ing cell towers, wind turbines, antennas, trees, etc when going in and out of LZ's. They're also absolutely fantastic for driving, as you mentioned. And simply for static observation, the extra FOV does wonders when ID'ing animals in the brush. I installed a PVS-7 focusing IR cap and it's insane how powerful the onboard IR emitter is. Just a hair less powerful than my Surefire Vampire x300. I had mine built with 18UM L3 filmless WP tubes and have been extremely happy with the purchase. I have about a year of use on them so far and have had zero complaints. It's also the only other housing (besides the RNVG) that I can throw into my helmet bag's NVG pouch and not worry about it getting broken. Rugged, feature rich and FOV for days. The first time I saw the night sky through my panned RPNVG was like the first time I saw the night sky through night vision, period. I was in awe at how many more stars I was able to see. They're a fantastic goggle for both work and play, I highly recommend them. 🚁

[@youarenotalone508]

Great video. As a non military citizen yall got me into the world of firearms. How to safley operate them, and respect them. We need more people to train and take more responsibility in their lives through the second amendment. Thanks for all yall do.

[@Patel-Chirag-Gupta]

one day out of a year all americans should be trained

[@denimdios]

Y’all are the goats for this!! Been saving for some and thanks to yall the process will be so much easier when it’s time 👌🏽

[@mt_shoots8918]

Scott at Nocturnality is awesome. He was who originally set me up and is amazing at helping out newbies.

[@Dennis-vm6lu]

I had the opportunity to talk to your guys when they were here on Fort Campbell, you really have a great bunch of dudes working for you

[@valkyrie9964]

love how he addressed all the things brass facts and hop jokingly grilled him on RE: last NV video wearing the sordins

[@airsofthoneybadger2388]

Thank you so much. I was literally looking at night vision and then I saw this video. I appreciate you so much keep up the good work ❤

[@airsofthoneybadger2388]

@TREXARM what’s the offer?

[@miletello1]

@@airsofthoneybadger2388I hate those scamming mfs

[@globeroadkill]

I wish there was a place that I could go to so that I could try the different ones out before I buy. Because I can't decide if more field of view or more articulations is best for me.

[@joelatkinson2080]

Another great video!!

[@iclique]

Great content! Thanks!!!!

[@Airsoft-Japan]

It's not just cool! A tactical helmet full of functional beauty✨

[@lentztu]

Great content with a lot of helpful information. Thanks for putting it together and for selling systems on the site so we can trust them. Scott, got to watch those “ums” though. 1 per 3 sentences is a bit much. Guess you’ll have to keep doing content and pushing information to get better. Keep up the good work all.

[@EmpTy-kf2rq]

I like that Mawl look, Lucas! 😂

[@BeastHunterSam]

Dont forget the USS Liberty and the men and women that died that day

[@joshuaowen6763]

This commenter was never seen again btw.

[@Token_Black_Guy]

​@joshuaowen6763 he has brothers to spread the message

[@BeastHunterSam]

@@joshuaowen6763 They had better send the good team to sewer slide me

[@DieselDoktor]

Agreed.

[@boejiden1942]

Defund the NSA.

[@desertdwellintom]

I am very curious Brandon said he like Ottos due to how well they clamp in....I love my ottos for all the reasons but the only clmaps they can use I have not been impressed with how well they seal unless I shove them under the edge of the helmet...Wonder if I just got a weak set of clamps. Something I had actually been wanting to check with Trex support since you guys started selling Ottos.

[@chuckles6102]

More of this content!!

[@blakelutgen6742]

This helped big time. Thanks, fellas!

[@pizzasteakphocheeseburgeri2965]

Did you buy yet or living vicariously like a POS loser?

[@dangelothompson3649]

I’d like to actually see a sound test of the Amps, newer peltors, and the Otto’s a video comparison

[@kyleaubu]

I'm glad I saw this. Having a pretty severe neck injury, I think the alphas would be pretty beneficial to keep the center of gravity shifted back a but while they are stowed

[@ThatGearCollector2002]

Make a video talking about budget helmets such as the ACH/ECH helmet

[@heelrod]

I thought they did a while back?

[@markanthonypar-wise1499]

Yeah bought a used ACH and 14 white photonis echo from Steele industries. The helmet I got off eBay

[@Edelweiss-8814]

Look at Denmark Protection Group. They have a comfortable system with the BOA

[@Writer_Boi.]

Hell yeah. Take back the night, folks.

[@brooksbaumgardner9333]

About time big daddy! 🎉❤

[@John_Connor556]

Appreciate this info/knowledge as always & I may end up goin w/ two, gen 3 PVS-14's w/ a panobridge.

[@John_Connor556]

@@turnbotterI’m doing it just so you can cry yourself to sleep 😉

[@WebmsJU]

@@turnbotter let people do what they want as long as its not hurting them or someone else, god damn

[@user-wj8nn1zu3q]

Happy new year's 2024😊😊😊

[@CoolSmoovie]

Ima come back to this video in 5 years. That’s when I predict I’ll be able to afford all of this😂

[@Token_Black_Guy]

Just be single with no kids it's quite surprising how much disposable income u have

[@IFarmBugs]

@@Token_Black_Guy name doesn't fit the sentence lol

[@CoolSmoovie]

@@Token_Black_Guygotta wait a few months months for a job to come through, and all the money I make from odd jobs goes towards ammo, alcohol, and surplus😭

[@grandhierro]

Same🤣

[@SuperXrayDoc]

Just keep saving man, it's possible. I recently got my own dual tubes after saving for 2.5 years

[@mrad69]

0:58 Hop look! Lucas answered your question on why he continues to use MSA ear pro

[@DodoYuhhr]

That thumb nail was the first time I've seen that man smile without a gun/raid in his hand

[@KRYPTOSPOLLARD]

This is the first night vision gear video I've seen where i thought "ok, that's what i need, i want those.".

[@wade607]

Can you do a video on bump helmets with more affordable options, like headlamps in place of nvgs?

[@denimdios]

THE VIBEEEEEEEE

[@user-wj8nn1zu3q]

Good I am really respectyou😊😊

[@roz6757]

Just saw you guys are selling helmets, great options, but how come no bump helmets? You guys are a solid one stop shop and it strikes me bump helmets still offer protection and a mounting platform, so how come you didn't put up any bump helmets? Great video

[@TREXARMS]

Bumps are on the way. Those can be a separate video

[@Sek_Einsatze_]

Have any recommendations for reliable and comfortable helmet interior pads?

[@EverythingsTactical]

I wish someone would tell me what to buy it’s to much to learn, keep the information coming

[@Rb889]

Does Trex have any interest in bringing a modern ALICE/PLCE rig to market, something more substantial than the Orion?

[@Bond.JamesBond00]

subtle TENET music in the beginning

[@dt8694]

Thoughts on the new Jerry thermal overlay fusion devices?

[@HPAddict]

I consider the strobe very important, while training, it's good to be visible to others. Just in case.

[@SuperXrayDoc]

Just get a $20 unity spark. It's important to have one but you really don't use it very often

[@GraveyardRomp]

Do y'all have an idea on how they do in cold weather? My latitude is around 66°N, so I regularly see 40° below zero in my winter months.

[@sleight6969]

a bit late but night vision performs better in the cold due to faster heat dissipation on the tube. when you turn a tube on and place it in an area with NO LIGHT you’ll still see a slight “glow” from the tube, this is called EBI. that is caused by the heat produced by the photocathode while operating the device. the colder it is, the faster it “cools” that heat and lowers the EBI in a sense which produces a lower background illumination causing better contrast. i may have butchered this explanation but google EBI and night vision, there’s better explanations out there

[@josiahb55]

Thoughts on Nocturn tantos/katanas?

[@isaach1776]

You can see Lucas fighting the ADHD demons 😂😂 dude can not stay still. I feel his pain lol

[@miletello1]

@TREXARMreported

[@ExplorinInTheWoods]

Make a video on the rpnvg’s

[@ereklemaisuradze8935]

Make a playlist for NVG related stuff

[@christiandinero8083]

Not nod related but does opscore not make a rf1 helmet cover? And are OTTOs better than amps for 1/3 the cost?

[@cascocross5491]

Telescopic sights work well at night or require a rear sight.

[@AngryGunNut11]

Please bring back the Raptor Appendix carry holster.

[@bmxdude1337]

Some day ill have NV

[@theroguenob]

The team Wendy guys are coming out with more affordable ballistic helmets I was going to buy a one of theirs soon but of their new ones aren't chinesium then I'll be happy to grab one for theirs

[@emptyJDMgastank]

Sick

[@Lazy-Gator]

Can the RPNVG be upgraded to the RNVG-A since the individual units can be removed from the bridge?

[@user-mw6mf8dg1e]

💞💞💞 good evening everyone

[@kennymarsh3943]

I have the ATN PS31 3whpt. Former 2nd Ranger batt 75th reg. Ranger

[@squee317]

Post your tube specs on your website.

[@jessegaluk]

Can you detach one pod from the RPNVG and mount it on a rifle? 12:10

[@zaynemikita6897]

Is a dual pano setup really useful?

[@m.7n6]

The on board IR illuminator is good for complete darkness, but better to have a surefire vampire v1 B

[@lithium1770]

true

[@Shattered_Times]

I don't necessarily agree. Running high fom DTNVSs the vampire lights tend to be a bit too bright inside small buildings (which is where I've found total darkness the most often), outside the vampire light is definitely convenient to have but I wouldn't make a huge priority without getting a fair amount of tube time first.

[@boejiden1942]

Can you go pano and do 1 thermal, 1 NVG?

[@LegendOfBread]

What helmet cover is on the left helmet? Anyone know?

[@baguettiboi3598]

When helmet number 2 is being overviewed, the earpro mentioned is "Auto's". What ear pro is that specifically?

[@darthhelmet8532]

Otto Noizebarriers

[@kylehill4437]

@@darthhelmet8532 thanks

[@wlgns4147]

How did u attached CAM FIT to MTEK

[@davidb9323]

How expensive would it be to swap RNVG internals to the other styles ? Really interested in the wide angle Alpha’s . Like the DTNVS articulation. Don’t know anyone with them but heard articulation is unreliable/ breaks at the point of rotation.

[@davidb9323]

@TREXARM I hope it’s a good proposition

[@dak4465]

Due to the low-ass payrate of my current rank (e-4), i could only afford gen 3 pvs7 (got a scorching deap at $1200)

[@grandhierro]

Do you guy's have an open range day where people can come over and shoot with you? If my Spanish Guntubing does well in the future I'll be able to afford NV.

[@Jeffplsgo]

Cool channel bro I subbed hopefully it’ll help my Spanish a bit more

[@grandhierro]

Thanks brother hope you enjoy it!@@Jeffplsgo

[@miletello1]

5:08 that look 😂

[@raider762]

What was the Brand of hearing pro on helmet number 2?

[@joelandry8939]

otto

[@nathansmith6076]

Ops-Core AMPS

[@Miami_Bad_Boy_BOSS]

For optional weight savings and what I would assume, durability, does anyone make a CF unit, for NVGs?

[@RunningWithSauce]

Nocturn industries makes 3D printed composite housings called Katanas. Light and strong. Fantastic housings. I considered all options here and went with katanas and am very happy with them.

[@Miami_Bad_Boy_BOSS]

@@RunningWithSauce I thought they were, after I posted this. Thanks for the verification 👍

[@Involus]

LLUL-21’s are the lightest weight housings available IIRC.

[@RunningWithSauce]

They are lighter, but not by much and in my opinion arent as rugged. But Low light innovations makes a nice product@@Involus

[@elihutson4553]

Counter weights have always confused me why not just carry extra batteries?

[@btklar]

A lot of battery packs are coming up for that

[@50shadesofcerakote]

Cause batteries dont weigh alot.

[@guitarthrasher81]

Yeah I never understood adding dummy weight when you can attach something that has some uses. My buddy in my unit used to put a loaded 9mm Glock mag in the counterweight pouch

[@ryanwilliams1410]

They nailed it. Batteries don't weight a bunch and a counterweight is necessary in my opinion to keep it somewhat balanced. When the helmet is slightly off balance in any direction your head will feel it when you take it off. More cushion the better.

[@SuperXrayDoc]

​​@@guitarthrasher81and then you forget you have a loaded mag in your helmet when you go to a dry fire or airsoft training event. Have fun dealing with that if someone finds out

[@damiananthony246]

Where can i buy the RPNVGS?

[@clamum9648]

What ear pro does Brandon have? I think he said "autos" but a search brings up nothing. Does anyone know the manufacturer?

[@gobigobi1928]

Otto not auto..

[@clamum9648]

@@gobigobi1928 thanks big 🐕

[@ryanwilliams1410]

No love for the pvs7's?

[@MrLevicrz]

I need them pano ones

[@paolosulit4441]

Look at the nocturn industries chimera

[@rocco9216]

RNVG is definitely the next cop

[@vmac8972]

Anyone recommend AGM 3AL1 Gen 3’s??? Thinking about getting those and is a little high priced at $7000 on Eurooptics for my budget but seem like top notch NVG’s. I’ll take any cost effective recommendations as long as they got atleast 51 degree FOV.

[@darthhelmet8532]

The 51° FOV glasses have issues with halos and don't have as much eye relief, so you gotta get your eyeballs closer to the ocular lens. Real pain in the behind when you gotta wear eye pro or corrective glasses for astigmatism.

[@SuperXrayDoc]

Do not buy AGM dude, they're cheaper for a reason. And definetly don't buy from a website that don't post specs or what the tubes look like. You're dropping 7k on mystery tubes. Would you buy a car without knowing it's horsepower or gas mileage? Also their 51 degree FOV lenses are not true 51 degrees, they are artificially a high FOV by creating a fisheye effect. There are no natural 51 degree FOV lenses on the market so you're stuck with 40 degrees unless you get a panning bridge or rpnvg. Check out other companies that post the specs before you buy instead.

[@SuperXrayDoc]

I'd check out goonin gear, steele, apollo gear, or custom night vision.

[@JacobUmanski]

Hi, I'm from israel. In connection to the war we're experiencing right now, could you please make or link a video about how to choose for the first time a handgun? Many thanks!

[@philweed1603]

No way. Not for you.

[@JacobUmanski]

i would never dream of taking an advice on this -or any other matter- from you. chill.

[@robsdeviceunknown]

I am 100% going with NVGs by end of year. But as someone with no mentor or friends I have no one to teach me how to setup the helmet. But I only intend on going with a PVS14. Hoping to get helm, ear pro, nods etc for around 5K. Is that possible? if so, would Trex be willing to set it up for me when I order it all from you? Or is that beyond the scope you offer? yall are only 4 hours from me, could I order it all and just come pick it up and you can maybe help me set it up then? If not I understand. Was just hoping for some help as i have no one down here in GA.

[@geebeaux]

There is a hog hunting community all around you, mostly they come out at night.. mostly.

[@jaredterry5942]

Jerry’s sport shop Carries NVGs in Ambrose

[@arrowhead5217]

There are a ton of tactical shooters in Georgia, go to matches and ranges and start making friends.

[@Fishman138]

It's not that hard, you can set it up on your own.

[@SuperXrayDoc]

Elbit YH WP PVS14 - $3500 Team wendy or ops core bump helmet - $300 Rhino II/argus LWNVM mount - $150 J-arm - $90 Peltor comtac v defenders - $490 Ear pro adapters (depends on which helmet you get) - $90 Helmet cover for wiring ear pro cables under - $90 Bungees for your PVS14 so it doesn't fall off and break (vital) -$10 Counterweight - $60 Princeton helmet light - $60 Unity spark IR strobe - $20

[@kevinyoung9557]

The price of cool isn't cheap.

[@bendunfee4917]

Right handed, left eye dominant, and too poor for binos just yet. What eye should I have a pvs14 in front of? The issue being aiming down rifle sights.

[@boejiden1942]

I think you answered your own question. Whichever eye you aim with. I have the same situation so that's what I'm doing and then I'll get a thermal for the dominant eye.

[@rourkebuechel]

I'm in the same boat. Just train your right eye. It's a little bit of work, but ultimately worth it for rifle work. I still revert to left eye for pistol work

[@dustbustr91]

the guy in the middle is so good at talking and saying nothing at the same time

[@auklin7079]

As someone who isn't THIS knowledgeable on the topic, what is stopping either of the other two options from being 'more panoramic' like the RPNVGs? It just looks like they were... well.. splayed more outward.

[@TREXARMS]

Just how the housing is designed. The RPNVG is a newer design, so that’s part of it too.

[@auklin7079]

​@@TREXARMS Would it be wise to wait on a NVG that 'does it all' in this case? This is going to get a bit technical, is the RPNVG designed in a way that makes (-A)rticulation unfeasable? I'm assuming by your response there is more to the RPNVG's than purely splaying the units outward. If not than I'm not seeing why a RPNVG-A isn't right around the corner, seeing as it's just combining the articulation with the ability to splay the units.

[@SuperXrayDoc]

​​@@auklin7079if you want articulation and panning you need to get a panning bridge and 2 mono tubes. I'd recommend getting 2 tantos instead of pvs14s for the weight savings. AB night vision said they have no plans to make an RPNVG-A right now

[@alphazulu9stormer770]

I want a helmet and a vest that will protect me against a drone strike and night vision that can see them from 7,000 feet 😂

[@dylan55918]

Day one of asking you to please sponsor me a red dot scope.

[@DUD3_BR0]

Cool, still can't afford any of that crap. How about innovating night vision manufacturing to get the price down?

[@hellooperator6639]

The night vision setup I can afford is eating more carrots and a crappy light bought at a Speedway. Come at me 😤 (Only during the day, because I won't really see you at night)

[@alphaomega154]

BTW, lucas, dont mind my trash talk about glocks. its just me. i dont like glocks. XD!! but with that being said, i would use a glock if its the only one available around me. locks are fine. glocks not so much. XD

[@George-bq5uz]

Remember that party....you take something from me...

[@George-bq5uz]

You was there son he wasn't a Russian dude ...they killed...

[@George-bq5uz]

You scam the person that own that company

[@killacamfoo]

It's like $60K to get kitted on par with real spec-ops teams. You can probably get used or C-tier gear for a tenth that but it won't be great, still better than nothing I guess. They'll move to ban this stuff to civvies soon enough so I guess now is the time to buy or save up.

[@ExcitedSolarSystem-jr2rn]

They wont be able to ban ballistic armor or nightvision. Thats like trying to ban metal and ceramic

[@justinhowe2511]

Lucas's ADHD was going crazyy lol its so weird to see him standing there....silent

[@joshuarawdon4329]

I dont believe RNVGs were in MW2 🤔

[@TREXARMS]

No, BNVDs were used during that time frame. Similarish. Same vibe

[@TheLARPist]

Cool, where can I get it for free?

[@frosttactical]

a military base and u don't have to do anything nefarious just sign a couple papers and not be bat shit crazy fitness is a good thing to have tough

[@Token_Black_Guy]

Yea the army bought my kit

[@Miami_Bad_Boy_BOSS]

When you enlist

[@TheLARPist]

@@Miami_Bad_Boy_BOSS lol, actually starting basic training in next 4 days :P

[@Miami_Bad_Boy_BOSS]

@@TheLARPist HELLs YEAH, Bro! Keep your head on a swivel👍

[@toddjenest3212]

$4k-$8k for "normal" people is just not happening. MAYBE $1k-$2k is more realistic for over 50% of us. Great video for the upper 10% of the financial bracket. A note about the strobes. We use ours when we are out night hunting coyotes.

[@AllProCombat]

"Normal" guy here, own duals. You just got to save and budget. It's entirely possible if you want it to be

[@SuperXrayDoc]

1k night vision doesn't exist unless you get bad quality digital night vision. You can get a photonis GP pvs14 for around 2.5k. Buy less ARs and save up, poor is a mindset

[@JackTavern629]

Years late to night vision and then decides to call the community cringe .. I'll never understand this guy.

[@ExcitedSolarSystem-jr2rn]

Licas is apart of a whote religious Cult. Look it up. Dudes fuckin crazy

[@JRassi_Militaria]

FINALLY! Someone made a video about a $6,000 helmet setup! 😅 Hard to get industry sponsors doing vids about a surplus ACH with a green phos pvs14 huh? Remember when YOU (Lucas) used to make videos poking fun at EXACTLY this kind of content? Pepperidge farm remembers. Fourthly, I reject your statement that more options exist now than 9 years ago. Its all the same crap with minor changes to switch styles and housing contours. Hardly real inovation.

[@Jeffplsgo]

Some of us made money since we got into this world.

[@_JosiahGibbs_]

Thank you for this video! I gotta say though. The new fad of having the microphone visible is getting old. It’s distracting.

[@AdoroBiscoff]

"Wait, is that lucas Botkin?"

[@AncientRylanor69]

ttl

[@EricFlores-cj2gj]

u use nvg bc you like looking at men in the dark huh

[@lithium1770]

lol

[@DeuxCheese]

Lucas getting swole

[@mrad69]

Swole as an a boner for helmets?