About a two weeks ago I ordered a TNVC unfilmed WP PVS14. This is my first NV device and I have a lot to learn, including about mounts.

Pretty simple question, I ordered with the basic kit option (I think anyway, didn't see an option for the others). I'd like to pull together a simple head-mounting solution while I wait. What do I need to buy to mount to the Crye Nightcap?

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Congrats on your purchase!  Should be an awesome tube.

As for your question, it should be a pretty simple solution--just a shroud and a mount.

Tons of options there.  From simple, cost-effective ones, to "how much do you care to spend".

Since you ordered the basic kit, it does some with an arm.  Not an best one, but one that works pretty good, especially as you get into night vision.

A good starting place would be an Ops Core shroud.  It will mount easily to the nightcap.  As for mounts, you can go from a USGI Rhino/Rhino 2 mount to something like a Wilcox G11.  If you want to change your arm to something that uses a dovetail, your options open quite a bit.

I am certain that others will chime in here with options and opinions too.  You really do have a wide variety of choices.

Good luck!

I also just sent a order in... 2 weeks ago
ETA?
I may go to dovetail mount we’ll see

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Thanks,
~Augee

A question regarding the Crye Nightcap and counterweights. What is the sweet spot for the weight when combined with a single PVS-14? Is one pound enough or would a 1.5 be more appropriate?

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I think that it will take some experimenting to see what works best for you.  It may be no weight, or something up to the weights that you are thinking.

It will depend on how long you are wearing it, what activities you are doing with the nightcap, etc.

I think others would agree that it is not a long wear solution--that a bump helmet would be a better setup for that.

Cannot agree more here.

Thanks guys. A proper helmet is on the list of things to get, but I'm trying to make the Nightcap as friendly as possible until that time comes. Intended use in my case would be low intensity - walking through woods at night, watching over livestock, etc. I was hoping to get the correct weight on the first try based on feedback from others that have been down this road already. I like the looks of the EOG Gen II and will probably go with 1.5 pounder. If it's a bit too heavy I can just dump out some of the shot.

Thanks