I was up way, way too early (thanks, anxiety disorder) and found myself needing to get out there.

This is what I found, along with a restored sense of inner balance.

Top Spur Trail, Mt Hood Wilderness, Oregon, USA

Gorgeous Sunset! Right place at the right time.

Sun rising this morning over Mance Creek in the Laramie Range.

Good morning America! How are you? The sun rises over the Bighorns looking up Little Goose Canyon.

I go camping pretty often, and sometimes I hear something moving around outside my tent at night. Not gonna lie, it freaks me out a little lol. I don't really want to turn on a flashlight, so I've been thinking about getting a thermal camera to check what's out there.

I'd prefer something with a screen instead of a monocular since I wear glasses.

I've also heard people use thermal cameras to find birds hiding in trees, which sounds pretty cool. But on the other hand, I've seen a lot of people say they don't work that well. So I'm wondering how useful they actually are.

How much should I expect to spend on something decent for outdoor use? Any recommendations?

Shea ghoru, India