I recently bought a XD mini11 thermal monocular unit.
Rechargeable via usb, resolution 12 u m, not bad.
I am very satisfied with its performance, I can see small animal, rats etc, as well as the shep etc in the paddocks, and it can also fin wires hidden in a wall, pipes in the ground, studs in walls and so on.
It has several color modes and runs for at least 15 hours continuous on its internal lithium battery.
It doesnt have a record function, but for less than $1 K what did I expect ?
Works during the day as well, and can detect cool things, like a snake as they stand out aginst a warm background.
A useful tool for WTSHTF.
You will own the night with even cheap NV or thermal gear. Mine is both, cost me over $1 K + but worth every cent. I can find the studs in the wall to hang pictures etc on, find rat nests in walls and the animal sheds, etc. The uses are unlimited during peaceable times and of inestimable value during a disturbance.
Couldn't afford the thermal, so got a night-vision. For my bug-out kits.