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RELIABLE 24/7 VISION - 160 × 120 VOx microbolometer thermal imager reveals humans, animals, and objects in complete darkness or glaring light, offering reliable detection at any time of day.
90-METER DETECTION RANGE - Can detect the heat signature of a human-sized subject from a distance up to 90 meters (300 ft)
WATERPROOF - Scout II's rugged, weather-tight shell can be used in the wettest conditions. Tested to IM-67 submersible waterproof standards
BATTERY LIFE - Up to 5 hours of continuous use on the rechargable Li-Ion battery
GRAB-AND-GO SIMPLICITY - Scout TK starts up in seconds and requires no training to use.
HIGH-CONTRAST IMAGES - Choose between white hot, red hot, instant alert, Rainbow, Iron, Lava, Color Wheel or Graded Fire 1&2 views

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FLIR; Scout TK; Thermal imaging; thermal monocular

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FLIR; Scout TK; Scout features; thermal monocular;

Flir scout tk specifications

Detector: VOx Microbolometer
Resolution: 160×120
Display: 640X480 LCD
FOV (HxV): 20°×16°
Detect Man: 100 yards
Batteries: 5-hour Rechargeable
Weight: 6 oz (170 g)
Size: 6.0"x2"x2"

FLIR SCOUT TK

Pocket-Sized Thermal Vision Monocular

The FLIR Scout TK is a pocket-sized thermal vision monocular for exploring the outdoors—at night and in lowlight conditions. Scout TK reveals your surroundings and helps you see people, objects and animals over 100 yards (90 m) away. Simple to use, with still image and video recording, Scout TK is the perfect companion, whether in the back country or your own backyard.

What's in the box:

Handheld Thermal Camera
Neck Lanyard
USB Cable
Lens Cap

Scout TK; Outdoors; Hunting; Thermal Imaging

Scout TK; Compact monocular; Thermal imaging; Outdoors

Scout TK; Thermal imaging; Security camera; Law enforcement

What's in the box

Handheld Thermal Camera

USB Power Adapter/Charger

Wrist strap

Custom Video out cable

USB Cable

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Product Dimensions

6.7 x 2.3 x 2.4 inches

Item Weight

6 ounces

ASIN

B01APT3LF6

Item model number

431-0012-21-00S

Batteries

1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)

Customer Reviews

3.9 837 ratings

3.9 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#73,267 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
#13 in Night Vision Monoculars

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

May 1, 2016

Department

unisex-adult

Manufacturer

FLIR Systems, Inc.

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The FLIR Scout TK is a pocket-sized thermal vision monocular that can help you clearly see people, objects, and animals in total darkness more than 90 meters (100 yards) away. This versatile thermal imager features a simple, user-friendly design and can capture both images and record video. With the Scout TKx, it’s easy to survey large areas and see heat signatures in low-light conditions or outside at night—making it an ideal choice for observing wildlife, home security, or public safety.

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3.9 out of 5

837 global ratings

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Customers like the performance, value, and accuracy of the night vision scanner. For example, they say it works well, is highly useful, and is pretty good for the price. Customers are also impressed with the accuracy, and ease of use. That said, some complain about the battery life, saying that it only lasts for about 10-20 minutes. Opinions are mixed on quality, image quality, and range.

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70 customers mention50 positive20 negative

Customers like the performance of the tool. They say it works well, operates in a logical manner, and is highly useful. Some customers mention that it works fine out to 100 feet and that it is better than expected.

"...Now regarding this particular product: works well, day and night, really light and small, plenty of color palette to ensure thermal acquisition in..." Read more

"for they price it works well. Really only good at short range. very easy to use." Read more

"...this garbage should it stop working properly.... and it WILL stop working properly. What's more is that "they" don't tell you this...." Read more

"...Works fine out to 100 feet. Wish I would have bought another brand and spent a couple hundred more bucks to get something that is useful." Read more

47 customers mention35 positive12 negative

Customers like the value of the tool. They mention that it has a lot of utility for the price, and is the best value for passive night vision scanning. Some are also pleased with the quality for the money.

"...Overall, this a relatively inexpensive when you consider the technology...." Read more

"...This a good unit for the money, it does exactly what the manufacture states it will do, very easy and simple operation and is produced by a very..." Read more

"...This site is NOT worth the money, or maybe I just got a dud!..." Read more

"What an amazing tool for the price. I've played with the settings and features for a couple weeks now and I keep finding new uses for it...." Read more

29 customers mention25 positive4 negative

Customers like the accuracy of the tool. For example, they say it's great for seeing heat loss from your home, able to get a baseline heat signature, and a useful entry-level thermal. Customers are also impressed with the thermal display, saying it works off of heat and not light. Overall, customers are happy with the accuracy and functionality of the product.

"...The Leupold had better image quality and picked up heat signatures further out with better detail, BUT the light from the viewer will backlight your..." Read more

"...Obviously(or at least it should be) ambient temperature affects the thermal view significantly...." Read more

"...'s able to pick up- vehicles, people, animals of all sizes, heating and cooling systems for a WIDE variety of things, it can even tell you where you..." Read more

"...The device frequently re-calibrates itself (you'll see it in the view finder), so it adjusts to whatever the relative temperatures are regardless of..." Read more

27 customers mention25 positive2 negative

Customers find the product easy to use. They mention that the menus are simple to follow, and the features are user-friendly and intuitive. Some say that it is a fun thermal viewer, and is great for messing around.

"...It's also kind of fun to use indoors. On a cold winter night, I can see which windows all of the cold air is coming from...." Read more

"...the money, it does exactly what the manufacture states it will do, very easy and simple operation and is produced by a very reputable company...." Read more

"for they price it works well. Really only good at short range. very easy to use." Read more

"...weight, easily portable, very accurate, very easy to operate, very user friendly, wide range of uses from tactical to wildlife observation to home..." Read more

67 customers mention39 positive28 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the product. Some mention it's an amazing product with nice technology, while others say that it' s not a very good product and the whole thing died.

"...it will do, very easy and simple operation and is produced by a very reputable company. Would have given 5 stars if not for battery life...." Read more

"...Update 6/26/22 the unit is dead! The battery stop charging a long time ago so you have to use an auxiliary power pack...." Read more

"...behind the leaves at night, the contrast is stunning - the leaves are quite bright white, whereas the sky is providing no real heat of its own, thus..." Read more

"...I even used it to find a bad solder joint in a project I built. Nice scope at a reasonable price...." Read more

31 customers mention11 positive20 negative

Customers are mixed about the image quality of the tool. Some mention it takes great images, while others say it won't go into focus and produces blurry images without detail. The resolution is low, and you won' t see very well between nearby objects. The detail is not great for small objects once you get out past 50-75 yards. Some customers don't recommend buying the tool, and are disappointed with the eye relief.

"...1st problem was the picture quality. I couldn't make heads or tails of my kids at 60 feet! This claims 100 yards? No Way!!..." Read more

"...The Leupold had better image quality and picked up heat signatures further out with better detail, BUT the light from the viewer will backlight your..." Read more

"This is a toy. Won't go into focus. Just blurry images without detail so you cant tell if it's a stump or a giraffe. Works fine out to 100 feet...." Read more

"...difference in temperature is limited between nearby objects, you won't see very well...." Read more

20 customers mention6 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the range of the product. Some mention it has a pretty good range, while others say it has bad range and poor battery life, and is only good for about 50 yards. Some say it also has no draw distance and is buggy. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.

"for they price it works well. Really only good at short range. very easy to use." Read more

"...Max range is about 75 yards. IfYou have some land or camp or want something for very close range outside or inside...." Read more

"Good for scouting around and has a pretty good rangeobviously, this is an entry-level thermal it has a low refresh rate and low FOV..." Read more

"Works as advertised. Battery life is fine. Range isn't fantastic but not bad." Read more

48 customers mention13 positive35 negative

Customers have negative opinions about the battery life of the tool. For example they mention that the battery only lasts for about 10-20 minutes of usage, it also discharges over time, and there have been some issues with the internal battery.

"...Biggest issue is battery life, battery life will last about 2 hours of intermittent use, keep in mind that this unit is rechargeable...." Read more

"...The charging cover breaks off, the battery won't hold a charge but the worst was the software glitch that renders it unusable!..." Read more

"...The scope is easy to use and the battery life is good. The internal clock does not keep good time and drifts a few minutes a week...." Read more

"...maybe 2 hours on a full charge and the battery does not hold a chargeSo plan ahead and charge before each use or else the battery will be dead" Read more

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Fos

Recommended without reservations

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020

Style: Scout TKVerified Purchase

Alright, from pandemic to social unrest. Options, options, money money. You want night vision capability but you don't want/can't shell out the 3-7k? Plus that device can be used by only one person, so unless you have enough cash to buy night vision goggles for everyone in the family, at least those that can be of assistance if needed... If you're in this conundrum, I'll tell you what I did. I got some night vision binoculars (around $300), a night vision scope (around $700) and thermal imaging (this Flir). For a fraction of the price I have 3 devices that can be used separately, either by one person or by 2-3 people working as a team.
Now regarding this particular product: works well, day and night, really light and small, plenty of color palette to ensure thermal acquisition in different environments. Overall, this a relatively inexpensive when you consider the technology.
IF you're looking at this specifically for the reasons I mentioned at the beginning of the review and of you have enough ammo, food, water...AND you want to be able to have the capacity to identify if something is out there...AND you're not going to break the bank by purchasing it... Yes!, go ahead and have it. If not, focus on the above.

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Mark-M

Very impressive device!

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2019

Style: Scout TKVerified Purchase

At this price point, you probably don't need me to tell you that this is definitely not a toy. And neither is it a $3500 thermal rifle scope. In fact, it isn't a rifle scope at all - just a great little thermal monocular.
My house is surrounded by woods and I have used this several times to determine what kind of creatures are making the sounds I hear out there at night. Even thru the trees, I can usually pick out deer out to nearly 100 yards. Possums and raccoons, probably half that distance.
It's also kind of fun to use indoors. On a cold winter night, I can see which windows all of the cold air is coming from. And one of the most interesting things I've discovered is that I can see the dog's or my wife's barefoot footprints on the carpet up to a full minute after they were made.
About the only (minor) negative I see is that the temperature range it displays constantly self-adjusts to accommodate what you're pointing at. So if you have a campfire in the viewfinder, you won't see a coyote at the edge of the clearing behind that unless you change position so that the campfire is out of scope long enough for the device to re-calibrate (usually just a few seconds).

8 people found this helpful

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josh s

Got exactly what I was expecting and paid for

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2020

Style: Scout TKVerified Purchase

This is a good entry level thermal monocular. I have family members that have thermal devices that are upwards of $4000, but for me to get a thermal imager this Flir was in my price range. Price point is THE BIGGEST deciding factor to me in thermal quality, more money available to spend simply relates to better equipment. A friend of mine has the Leupold tracker LPO HD I believe and I was able to use it last night on a hog hunt side by side with my Flir TK Scout. The Leupold had better image quality and picked up heat signatures further out with better detail, BUT the light from the viewer will backlight your face or hunting blind as you must hold it about a foot away from your face and definitely can be seen by people and animals. This is a big draw back for me. The Leupold model I used was also around $850, which is about $350 more than the Flir TK Scout. I do not believe it's worth the additional money.
The Flir TK Scout will pick up heat signatures well over 100yds in an open field, yard or road under "good conditions". At 75 yds deer, hogs, dogs or people can easily be differentiated in open/semi open areas. In wooded conditions it of course depends on the thickness of the woods, but in mature forest animals can be picked up at 75yds easily. Brushy undergrowth, grown up fields and thickets will greatly reduce the thermals ability to pick up heat signatures. Rain, high humidity and high surrounding heat will mess with any thermal device to some degree.
I like the video and photo capture options. Biggest issue is battery life, battery life will last about 2 hours of intermittent use, keep in mind that this unit is rechargeable. There's pros and cons to that. The battery does seem to lose its charge during storage. Probably my biggest complaint with this unit.
When I was trying to decide which thermal device was right for me reviews like this would have been very helpful, so to sum up my review. This a good unit for the money, it does exactly what the manufacture states it will do, very easy and simple operation and is produced by a very reputable company. Would have given 5 stars if not for battery life. I'm overall happy with this product.

34 people found this helpful

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Elizabeth Smith

good entry level. Has no magnification.

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023

Style: Scout TKVerified Purchase

for they price it works well. Really only good at short range. very easy to use.

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Charlie Sinclair

Great optics for a low price

Reviewed in Canada on October 6, 2021

Style: Scout TKVerified Purchase

Works wonderfully. Clear image and recording for playback is loads of fun.
A good quality scope at a lower price

2 people found this helpful

Stefan

für die jagd unbrauchbar

Reviewed in Germany on November 25, 2020

Style: Scout TKVerified Purchase

für etwas mehr gibt es von der konkurenz geräte mit erkennungsreichweiten bis zu 1km
mit dem gerät ist im wald nach 50m schluss
das etwas auf der kirrung ist kann man mit dem gerät sehen - das wars dann aber

man muss sagen das es zum glück nach 1 woche defekt war und ich ein etwas teureres aber 100mal besseres gerät von einem etablierten wärmegerät hersteller erworben habe. ein unterschied wie tag und nacht

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Edgar

Camara térmica Flir regular

Reviewed in Mexico on March 26, 2018

Style: Scout TKVerified Purchase

En general esta bien, pero en zonas donde hace calor o días muy calidos no ayuda mucho, por que las piedras se calientan mucho y es dificil distinguir si es algún animal acostado o una piedra caliente, solo si se para el animal se puesde distinguir la silueta.

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johan

ottimo prodotto ad un ottimo prezzo

Reviewed in Italy on August 26, 2019

Style: Scout TKVerified Purchase

io lo uso per giocare a softair.
montato sulla replica risulta un po ingombrante ma svolge il suo lavoro alla grandissima.
in ambiente urbano col caldo estivo riuscivo a distinguere gli obbiettivi allo scoperto di notte a 50-60 mt senza problemi.
nel boschivo la situazione è un po piu complessa e pali di cemento o strutture in legno tra i cespugli possono dare falsi positivi, cmq funziona bene e si riesce cmq a fare un buon lavoro di ricognizione senza usare torce, anche se i cespugli o molta vegetazione fa da "muro".
molto soddisfatto

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VISION NOCTURNA

Reviewed in Spain on July 2, 2019

Style: Scout TKVerified Purchase

PENSABA QUE SE IBA A VER MEJOR. CON MUCHO GRANO Y MUY DIFUMINADA LA IMAGEN.NO LO RECOMIENDO

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