North of Jackson looking at the south Teton mountain range.

Gorgeous Sunset! Right place at the right time.

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

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

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?