I received my TNVPVS-14 a few weeks ago.
I am working on my set up and I have the
compiled the following support gear.

My AR pistol has an OTAL, WMLx IR, and
a red dot.

My pistols are FNX Tacticals, 1 with TLR-2
IRW to which I have added the Streamlight
IR filter, and the other FNXT has a TLR-1 for
non NV work.

I have my NV mounted on an Opscore bump
with a Norotos bayonet mount and I have
Howard Leight's mounted on adapters.

I would like input on what helmet mounted
lights I should buy. I like the Strix, but I am
open to suggestions.

This is a bump in the night or SHTF rig for
me.

So I need input on task lights & the possibility
of adding a torch, of some kind.

Thanks!

John

I'm partial to the STRIX because it has pretty much anything I'll ever need in a task light and it has separate controls for Vis and IR plus an admin lockout. I don't accidentally turn on the IR and find my battery depleted. I mount it on the left side so I can keep my right hand on my rifle while I work the light controls.

The STRIX is light so it's not an issue -  I just want to add that if you install anything heavy on one side of your helmet that it needs to be countered on the other side. I don't notice the imbalance much until after day 3 of use and then I have pain that sustains for a while.

The Surefire M1 is the gold standard for helmet mounted lights.

A SolarForce IR module in a SureFire 6P housing is a pretty potent addition. The SolarForce modules have good reliability if they are not weapon mounted. I have not had one fail weapon mounted, yet, but others have.

I like to use the Kley-Zion low profile mount for any 1 inch tube lights that I helmet mount so the lights don't get hung on as many branches as a full profile mount. Face it - you're going to make some bad navigation decisions under NVD so keep your gear as snag free as possible for the times you get caught in thicket.

I run the Surefire M1 for flood and Princeton Tec MPLS for task.
I believe the mount is a viking tactics for the M1.

I just ordered the Princeton tec charge after talking with Sam at TNVC. Gonna try that out for a while and see if something like the M1 or Vampire is necessary for me.

This gives some items to research.

Thanks!

John

For a light weight alternative I would run either a streamlight sidewinder I /II which is a combo of white/blue good for seeing blood/red to preserve your night adapted eyes and IR. It has 4 brightness levels and strobe for each. I don't  have the need for a larger  mounted light for a flood light because I would rather run weapons mounted white and IR light.

Anyone tried the Streamlight IR handheld?

TL 2-IR 88122

Im running a Petzl Strix IR light.

I don't see this listed on TNVC's
website. Does this mean they are
simply out of stock, or do they
not carry them because they have
issues.

Thanks again for the input.

John

Im not sure why TNVC doesnt carry the Strix. Comparing prices online they ranged from 120-200+, I settled on one i found on Amazon for 154.

http://tacticalgear.com/petzl-strix-ir-headlamp-camo?hp=y&gclid=CI6CtfOPxdICFci1wAodyzAPNQ#/23066/8782,13913/1&dl=b