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Posted: 4/26/2021 12:30:23 PM EDT
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Rail mounted battery packs suck. That's my $0.02.
Buy a thermal that has good internal power so you don't have to rely on a dangling cord that WILL fuck your hunt up at the least-opportune time. AMHIK. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 12:56:10 PM EDT
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Quoted: I've seen pictures in the past of them, and quick google searches show they exist but are ridiculously overpriced it seems and I don't know enough about the premades to say whether the value is there or not. So...is there a go-to rail mounted battery pack? An adaptor to fit any battery pack you have? Should I just duct tape an Anker to it and call it good? Appreciate whatever advice you might have. May end up just going with a few 18650s but figuring ouy my options at this point |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 1:37:37 PM EDT
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Quoted: I've seen pictures in the past of them, and quick google searches show they exist but are ridiculously overpriced it seems and I don't know enough about the premades to say whether the value is there or not. So...is there a go-to rail mounted battery pack? An adaptor to fit any battery pack you have? Should I just duct tape an Anker to it and call it good? Appreciate whatever advice you might have. May end up just going with a few 18650s but figuring ouy my options at this point Take a look at the TNVC TRB (Thermal Remote Battery) on our website. The enclosure protects the battery pack and is a turn key solution versus making your on DIY set up. Make sure to verify compatibility. The FLIR PTS version works with any thermal that has a USB-C port and can run off external power. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions 
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Posted: 4/26/2021 1:55:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like TNVC's product. It works really well and I don't have issues with the cables, YMMV. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I've seen pictures in the past of them, and quick google searches show they exist but are ridiculously overpriced it seems and I don't know enough about the premades to say whether the value is there or not. So...is there a go-to rail mounted battery pack? An adaptor to fit any battery pack you have? Should I just duct tape an Anker to it and call it good? Appreciate whatever advice you might have. May end up just going with a few 18650s but figuring ouy my options at this point |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 2:05:42 PM EDT
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Thermal optics plus has a metal one with anker batteries. I like mine
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Posted: 4/26/2021 2:40:26 PM EDT
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I hope my final choice has enough onboard power, as stated above - but if I need external, Nitecore has some IPX5 rated Carbon Fiber NB packs, or IP68 rated, slightly heavier NP packs. I DIY everything.
Nitecore Power Banks |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 6:24:57 PM EDT
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A Bering Optics Super Hogster powered by a TNVC TRB helped me harvest 300+ coyotes during my night season. I used them down to -25F on numerous occasions, and they both worked fantastic. If you hunt in cold weather, use Anker battery packs. Many of the cheaper, off-brand don't produce consistent voltage in cold weather. There is a 6700 mAh Anker battery in the TRB.
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Posted: 4/26/2021 10:57:46 PM EDT
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I made mine with an anker battery pack and a Caldwell rail clamp for a brass catcher I had laying around.
Cables do suck make sure you get it where you want it and strap the cables in tight. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 11:00:59 PM EDT
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Seems the TRB is well-liked so I'll give that a whirl pending a couple questions. Probably overkill cause I have zero intention on being outside at -25
 but good to know it can do it nonetheless.
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Posted: 4/28/2021 9:52:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Seems the TRB is well-liked so I'll give that a whirl pending a couple questions. Probably overkill cause I have zero intention on being outside at -25 but good to know it can do it nonetheless. |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 9:33:47 PM EDT
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 Anker battery, some crossbow scope mount and a 4 inch USB cable. |
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Posted: 4/29/2021 12:03:08 AM EDT
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Quoted: A Bering Optics Super Hogster powered by a TNVC TRB helped me harvest 300+ coyotes during my night season. I used them down to -25F on numerous occasions, and they both worked fantastic. If you hunt in cold weather, use Anker battery packs. Many of the cheaper, off-brand don't produce consistent voltage in cold weather. There is a 6700 mAh Anker battery in the TRB. Which TRB are you using for the Super Hogster? There are 3 choices. Thanks |
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Posted: 4/29/2021 12:48:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Which TRB are you using for the Super Hogster? There are 3 choices. Thanks Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: A Bering Optics Super Hogster powered by a TNVC TRB helped me harvest 300+ coyotes during my night season. I used them down to -25F on numerous occasions, and they both worked fantastic. If you hunt in cold weather, use Anker battery packs. Many of the cheaper, off-brand don't produce consistent voltage in cold weather. There is a 6700 mAh Anker battery in the TRB. Which TRB are you using for the Super Hogster? There are 3 choices. Thanks |
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Posted: 4/29/2021 12:58:55 AM EDT
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I broke the mount on the TNVC version... now I have to zip tie it on. Don't over tighten the screws on cheap plastic parts. Gotta 3d print a replacement wedge..
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Posted: 4/29/2021 3:43:55 PM EDT
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Quoted: The one with the usb-c cable. The 3 choices on the website are for specific thermal scopes . It does not list cable type. Non of them list the Super Hogster. I was wanting to know which one Korey is using. |
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Posted: 4/29/2021 4:46:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The 3 choices on the website are for specific thermal scopes . It does not list cable type. Non of them list the Super Hogster. I was wanting to know which one Korey is using. It's now been updated
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Posted: 4/29/2021 6:31:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The 3 choices on the website are for specific thermal scopes . It does not list cable type. Non of them list the Super Hogster. I was wanting to know which one Korey is using. |
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Posted: 4/29/2021 11:42:00 PM EDT
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Quoted: It's now been updated Quoted: Sorry, I didn't see this question was for me. Looks like Will took care of it, but yes it is the same cable as the Flirs. They both use a USB-C connection. Thanks! |
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