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product_id: 63233443
title: "FLIR Breach PTQ136 Thermal Imaging Monocular, 320 x 256 Boson Core, 60Hz Refresh Rate, 1-4x Digital Zoom, IP67 Waterproof, Helmet Mountable Tactical Thermal Vision for Law Enforcement and Hunting"
brand: "flir"
price: "R97065"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Flir"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/63233443-flir-breach-ptq136-thermal-imaging-monocular-320-x-256-boson
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region: South Africa
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# 2.5 hrs video + 1000 images onboard Multi-mount mini-rail for helmets & gear 320x256 FLIR Boson thermal sensor FLIR Breach PTQ136 Thermal Imaging Monocular, 320 x 256 Boson Core, 60Hz Refresh Rate, 1-4x Digital Zoom, IP67 Waterproof, Helmet Mountable Tactical Thermal Vision for Law Enforcement and Hunting

**Brand:** flir
**Price:** R97065
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** FLIR Breach PTQ136 Thermal Imaging Monocular, 320 x 256 Boson Core, 60Hz Refresh Rate, 1-4x Digital Zoom, IP67 Waterproof, Helmet Mountable Tactical Thermal Vision for Law Enforcement and Hunting by flir
- **How much does it cost?** R97065 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/63233443-flir-breach-ptq136-thermal-imaging-monocular-320-x-256-boson)

## Best For

- flir enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted flir brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Adaptive Viewing Palettes:** Switch between 7 thermal palettes including the standout ‘Outdoor Alert’ for enhanced target contrast in any environment.
- • **Compact, Lightweight & Ready:** At just 7.4 oz and pocket-sized, this monocular blends portability with rugged design for professionals on the move.
- • **Crystal-Clear Thermal Vision:** Experience unmatched clarity with FLIR’s Boson core and Quad-VGA display for pinpoint detection day or night.
- • **Onboard Recording & Playback:** Capture critical moments with up to 2.5 hours of video and 1000 images stored internally—never miss evidence or action.
- • **Hands-Free Tactical Flexibility:** Seamlessly mount on helmets or headgear with versatile mini-rail points—stay mission-ready without missing a beat.

## Overview

The FLIR Breach PTQ136 is a compact, lightweight thermal imaging monocular featuring a 320x256 FLIR Boson sensor and a high-definition Quad-VGA display. Designed for law enforcement and tactical professionals, it offers hands-free operation via multiple mini-rail mounts, onboard video/image recording with 2.5 hours of video storage, and seven customizable thermal palettes including an innovative Outdoor Alert mode. Powered by a single CR123A battery, it delivers exceptional situational awareness in total darkness or challenging conditions.

## Description

Built for the rigors of law enforcement, the FLIR Breach PTQ136 spots the heat of suspects and objects in total darkness. Featuring the new FLIR Boson core and a compact design. The FLIR Breach can be concealed in a pocket or mounted to a helmet with its mini-rail feature. Additional features include onboard recording and seven palettes for fast detection of suspects or evidence, day or night. This thermal imaging product has a frame rate greater than 9Hz and is regulated by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) under ECCN 6A003.b.4.b. and requires DOC authorization prior to shipment to all destinations other than the United States and Canada

Review: Great product if your looking for thermal imager for close ... - Great product if your looking for thermal imager for close range support. It was not designed for long range scanning and weapon mounting. If you can live with that, then this product is for you. It is extremely light weight and works very well mounted on a helmet. Very great picture definition for a 320 sensor. Not the sharpest sensor on the market or widest FOV, but it does bring a lot to the table for it’s decent price. It makes a world of a difference for hunters, law enforcement or military personnel who are tracking a person or an animal. The product has two downfalls in which I hope FLIR fixes with a firmware update. - The Battery indicator is inaccurate. It would indicate a full battery and then the unit will shut off without notification because the battery died. This is deadly if you are using this to track a suspect as it’s advertised to be used. - The preview selection does not allow you to preview the pictures or videos. For the most part this unit continues to impress me when I use it in different environments. Very sharp and detailed imaging of your environments. And the outdoor alert setting uses a black hot palette but introduces a red highlight of objects or animals that stand out in the environment. Very cool palette setting. Also I have been trying to contact FLIR on the water resilience of this product and still have not received an answer back. I found one website that listed it at ip67 which is 3 meters for 30 min.
Review: Awesome present - I've been hunting and hunting for the perfect x-mas gift. It took me a while to save up, but this was so worth it!! Didn't suspect a thing! 0 Hubs open the box and paused. He knows was Flir was but wasn't sure he was seeing this correctly. He looked up a bit shook. "This.... Isn't what I think it is, is it? Flir?!" Well, guess you gotta open it to find out. He did and loved it. Now, I gotta think of another crazy amazing gift for next year but honestly, I don't know if I can top this. Thermals eat battery life but it's so fun to play with! 10/10.

## Features

- EXCEPTIONAL VISION: The advanced image processing of the internal FLIR Boson thermal core and a bright high definition display create excellent image clarity and provide better detection and classification, day or night
- CONVENIENT HANDS-FREE OPERATION: For hands-free operation, Breach PTQ136 has multiple mini-rail mounting points designed to allow for a wide variety of head mounts, helmet mounts, and to install additional equipment.
- SUPERIOR VALUE: Document operations with on-board video recording and image capture. Choose from multiple palettes to perfect viewing during varied situations. Enhance situational awareness with a digital compass/inclinometer
- INTERNAL MEMORY: Up to 1,000 images and 2.5 hours of video on internal memory
- PACKAGE INCLUDES: Thermal Monocular, CR123A Battery, Lens Cloth, Hard Case

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B06XGS6611 |
| Batteries | 1 CR123A batteries required. (included) |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Metal |
| Best Sellers Rank | #516,244 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #112 in Night Vision Monoculars |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (126) |
| Date First Available | March 7, 2017 |
| Display Style | Quad-VGA (1280 x 960) FLCOS |
| Included Components | FLIR Breach PTQ136 Multifunctional Thermal Imaging Monocular |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 7.4 ounces |
| Item model number | PTQ136 |
| Manufacturer | FLIR Outdoor and Tactical Systems, Inc |
| Material | Plastic |
| Part Number | TAB176WN8Q14001 |
| Pattern | Monocular |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 2 x 2 inches |
| Style | Breach |
| Warranty Description | Outdoor & Tactical Systems (OTS) 2-3-10 Global Limited Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** FLIR
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Monocentric
- **Finderscope:** Reflex
- **Focus Type:** Manual Focus
- **Model Name:** PTQ136
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 9.1 Millimeters
- **Optical Tube Length:** 5.5 Inches
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Product Dimensions:** 6"D x 2"W x 2"H
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Equatorial Mount

## Images

![FLIR Breach PTQ136 Thermal Imaging Monocular, 320 x 256 Boson Core, 60Hz Refresh Rate, 1-4x Digital Zoom, IP67 Waterproof, Helmet Mountable Tactical Thermal Vision for Law Enforcement and Hunting - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718XvFHdXNL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is a realistic  detection range on this monocular ?**
A: Human sized?  200 yards, easily.  Rabbit sized, 100 yards.

**Q: Will it work with (pvs14) J- arm ?**
A: Flir discontinued all adapters and mounts, such a shame! MOD armory selling their adapter $174, ridiculous!

**Q: What would be a good thermal for looking for bigfoot?**
A: Even the expensive thermals will not show much detail at anything much more than 100 yards. Sasquatch are not going to get nearly close enough to you to make these viable. Get a small flir TK and a digital night vision monocular with a recorder. Bestguarder is a good one. The flir will help you spot heat signatures and the digital monocular can record a good video or image. This will set you up and only set you back about $800.00. I learned this the hard way $$$$$

**Q: Can usb-c battery pack power the breach without a battery inside?**
A: Yes 
It will work with or without a battery. 

If battery is installed it will use internal battery power until drained and then usb pack

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product if your looking for thermal imager for close ...
*by T***D on May 9, 2018*

Great product if your looking for thermal imager for close range support. It was not designed for long range scanning and weapon mounting. If you can live with that, then this product is for you. It is extremely light weight and works very well mounted on a helmet. Very great picture definition for a 320 sensor. Not the sharpest sensor on the market or widest FOV, but it does bring a lot to the table for it’s decent price. It makes a world of a difference for hunters, law enforcement or military personnel who are tracking a person or an animal. The product has two downfalls in which I hope FLIR fixes with a firmware update. - The Battery indicator is inaccurate. It would indicate a full battery and then the unit will shut off without notification because the battery died. This is deadly if you are using this to track a suspect as it’s advertised to be used. - The preview selection does not allow you to preview the pictures or videos. For the most part this unit continues to impress me when I use it in different environments. Very sharp and detailed imaging of your environments. And the outdoor alert setting uses a black hot palette but introduces a red highlight of objects or animals that stand out in the environment. Very cool palette setting. Also I have been trying to contact FLIR on the water resilience of this product and still have not received an answer back. I found one website that listed it at ip67 which is 3 meters for 30 min.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome present
*by B***. on February 2, 2025*

I've been hunting and hunting for the perfect x-mas gift. It took me a while to save up, but this was so worth it!! Didn't suspect a thing! 0 Hubs open the box and paused. He knows was Flir was but wasn't sure he was seeing this correctly. He looked up a bit shook. "This.... Isn't what I think it is, is it? Flir?!" Well, guess you gotta open it to find out. He did and loved it. Now, I gotta think of another crazy amazing gift for next year but honestly, I don't know if I can top this. Thermals eat battery life but it's so fun to play with! 10/10.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small scope packs a lot of performance!
*by M***L on January 25, 2019*

I used this for perimeter control at a large outdoor event. The weather was cold, wet, and muddy. This breach unit did a fine job of helping identify people along the fence line, and at one point I could clearly make out a raccoon with her little babies following her across the dirt road about 100 yards away in multicolor HD mode. I'd give it five stars but the battery life was pretty poor. FYI, I hooked it up to my 23000 mah external battery with a USB-C cable and it powered it all night long no problem. For the size, I'd say this little guy performs really well, just get and external battery if you'll be using it longer than an hour or so.

## Frequently Bought Together

- FLIR Breach PTQ136 Multi-Purpose Thermal Imaging Monocular, Black
- SureFire SFLP123 3V Lithium 450mAh
- SureFire SF12-BB Boxed Batteries, (12 Pack)

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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*