Night Vision Wearing REAP-IR Version 2 on Helmet Mount?

[tschiemer]

Are any of you wearing a Reap-IR Version 2 on a helmet mount? It seems the weight and size may be an issue, as while the 35mm is great for use as a handheld or weapon mounted unit, the question is whether anyone is wearing it on your flip-up helmet as you would a Patrol or PVS-14.

Robert

 

[Killswitch Engage]

I have a type 2 but chose not to helmet mount it. I run it on a lanyard to scan.

 

[wigwamitus]

Two nights ago I went out with this setup ...

Patrol on left eye, 14 and COTI on right eye. 14 and coti enable targeting of critters with paq-4c on carbine.

The Patrol was for longer distance (hands free) scanning. I was mostly rolling on 4-wheeler hence needed both hands to operate.

For about the first half of the perimeter check, I had the patrol on 1x ... for the second half I left it on 2x ... because the patrol was on my left eye and I am right eye dominant, I could sort of turn the patrol on or off with my brain or worst case by closing my left eye.

I don't see the weight being an issue, Per TEO web sight the 35mm REAP2 is 20.8 oz ... I just weighed my patrol at 18 oz even. Just add another 2-3 oz of counterweight to the back of your helmet and you will be fine. The COTI I had on the 14 weight 5 oz.

But, the extra magnification could be an issue if you want to move while the REAP2 is up there. I was fine rolling at 2x digital, but trying to merge the 2x image of the patrol and the 1x image of the 14+29 obviously isn't going to work very well. The patrol image was VERY clear that night ... and I didn't need the 14+29 except for shooting. Can't see the paq-4c ir-laser without the 14 ... and the 29 means I could see the critter even if it was in the woods.

So, I definitely think using REAP2 on head is do-able ... but be careful when moving ... until you get used to it. And if moving in dangerous ground (where you might fall of the side of a hill) ... I would switch to a 14.

 

[wigwamitus]

Haha, one issue with using the REAP2 on helmet is the REAP2 doesn't come with a helmet mount. Whereas the REAP1 does ...

 

[robbf213]

I've got the original reap ir but i doubt there's much difference. It's heavy especially with a pvs14 on a bridge. I used a 2lb dive weight in the back to counterbalance. Doable but not ideal.

 

[clubmanager]

I just bought the Gen1 version and think that’s a Wilcox Mount in it? I don’t have it my hands yet. What else would I need to helmet mount it? Sorry to resurrect an old thread but it came up in my search. Cheers

 

[SkyScrapin]

I just bought the Gen1 version and think that’s a Wilcox Mount in it? I don’t have it my hands yet. What else would I need to helmet mount it? Sorry to resurrect an old thread but it came up in my search. Cheers

Mod Armory bridge or RQE/KAC bridge.

It is indeed a Wilcox shoe.

 

[clubmanager]

Thank you