What Bering Optics does

Bering Optics is a privately held, US-headquartered designer and manufacturer of night vision and thermal imaging optical devices serving the Americas market. The company originated from night vision OEM projects beginning in 1998 and launched as an independent brand in 2009. Its portfolio of more than 100 SKUs spans thermal weapon sights (SUPER YOTER, SUPER HOGSTER, HOGSTER series), thermal clip-on attachments, handheld thermal imagers (Border Patrol, Phenom, Prodigy), Gen1/Gen2+/Gen3 night vision riflescopes and clip-ons (TRIFECTA, D-750, D-790, Avenger, D-950, Night Probe), night vision monoculars and goggles (PVS-14BE, GT-14, Polaris, HiPo, PVS-7BE), digital NV devices, and a complementary day optics line (ACE telescopic, Prismatic Supra, Rubicon Pro, Sensor Reflex red dots).

Core technology centers on 12µm Vanadium Oxide (VOx) uncooled thermal cores with NETD sensitivity as low as ≤35mK paired with Germanium optics, plus Gen1 through Gen3 image intensifier tubes and proprietary image processing (DDE, ACE, SSO, IBHEQ). Select products carry MIL-STD-810G, ROHS, REACH, and WEEE certifications. Differentiated features include integrated laser rangefinders up to 1200 yards, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth-enabled companion mobile apps, and an industry-leading 4–6 year transferable warranty that follows the product rather than the original owner.

The business model is hardware sales across four streams (night vision, thermal, day optics, accessories), supplemented by warranty and service revenue. Distribution combines a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront (usa.beringoptics.com) with a recruited dealer and distributor network across USA, Canada, and Mexico. Customer segments span recreational hunters and predator controllers (primary), tactical and law enforcement, security and surveillance, and outdoor recreation. Pricing is positioned at the premium tier with non-public list prices and dealer/bulk inquiry through dedicated sales channels.

Name

Bering Optics

Legal name

Bering Optics

Website

https://usa.beringoptics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bering Optics is a US-based, privately held manufacturer of premium night vision and thermal imaging optics, offering 100+ products to hunters, tactical operators, security professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts across the Americas through direct e-commerce and a dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thermal Imaging and Night Vision Optics

NAICS

Optical Goods Retailers (45613), Optical Goods Retailers (456130)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Optics & Sighting Devices Retail (Scopes, Binoculars, Rangefinders) (CRAMAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Binoculars, Scopes & Sport Optics Retail (CRACAHAI), Wildlife Viewing & Optics (Binoculars, Spotting Scopes) Retail (CRAMAAAK)

Keywords

• Thermal imaging optics
• Night vision devices
• Thermal weapon sights
• Night vision riflescopes
• Optical accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Irving

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Night Vision Optics Sales: Direct sales of night vision riflescopes, monoculars, and goggles featuring Gen1, Gen2+, and Gen3 image intensifier tube technology
2. Thermal Optics Sales: Sales of thermal weapon sights, thermal clip-ons, and thermal imagers featuring VOx uncooled thermal core technology
3. Day Optics Sales: Sales of telescopic sights, prismatic sights, and red dot reflex sights for daytime shooting applications
4. Accessories Sales: Sales of mounting systems, head gears, helmet mounts, IR illuminators, and other optical accessories
5. Service and Warranty: After-sale warranty services with industry-leading coverage: 4-year warranty on thermal products, 3-year on Gen3 NV products, 2-year on Photonis tube devices. Fully transferable warranty following the scope, not the owner.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bering Optics designs, manufactures, and sells thermal imaging and night vision optical devices, including thermal weapon sights, thermal clip-ons, thermal monoculars/bi-oculars, night vision riflescopes, night vision clip-on attachments, NV monoculars, NV goggles, digital NV devices, and complementary day optics (telescopic, prismatic, and red dot sights) plus mounting accessories. The company offers over 100 unique products targeted at hunters, predator-control shooters, tactical operators, security professionals, and outdoor recreation users across the Americas.

Product overview

Bering Optics is a manufacturer of night vision and thermal imaging optical devices. The product portfolio includes thermal scopes (SUPER YOTER, SUPER HOGSTER, HOGSTER series), thermal clip-ons (SUPER YOTER C, HOGSTER C), thermal imagers (Border Patrol, Phenom, Prodigy series), night vision riflescopes (TRIFECTA, D-750, D-790, Avenger), NV clip-on attachments (D-950, NIGHT PROBE MINI), night vision monoculars (PVS-14BE, GT-14, Polaris, HiPo), night vision goggles (PVS-7BE, UFO SKYWATCH), digital NV products (Urban Patrol, HiPo digital), telescopic sights (6-24x50, ACE series), prismatic sights (Prismatic Supra), and red dot sights (Rubicon Pro, Sensor Reflex). The company offers over 100 unique items with warranties ranging from 2-6 years depending on product category.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SUPER HOGSTER: Thermal weapon sight product line featuring VOx thermal cores, featuring models including A3, LRF, and ZAP variants
• SUPER YOTER
• HOGSTER C
• SUPER YOTER C
• BORDER PATROL
• PHENOM
• PRODIGY
• TRIFECTA
• D-750
• D-790
• D-950
• Avenger
• Night Probe
• Polaris
• PVS-14BE
• eXact Precision
• HiPo
• PVS-7BE
• UFO SKYWATCH PRO
• URBAN PATROL
• ACE
• Prismatic Supra
• Rubicon Pro
• Sensor Reflex

Products and services

• SUPER YOTER LRF 3.0-24.0x50mm Thermal Weapon Sight Premium thermal weapon sight with integrated laser rangefinder (up to 1200 yards, ±1 yard accuracy), 12μm VOx 640x480 thermal core, 3.0x optical magnification with up to 8x digital zoom, OLED 1024x768 display, 32GB internal memory, Wi-Fi, and 6-year warranty. Designed for hunters and tactical operators requiring long-range thermal detection.
• SUPER YOTER-R 3.0-12.0x50mm Thermal Weapon Sight Compact thermal weapon sight with 12μm VOx 640x480 core, 3.0x optical magnification with 2X/3X/4X digital zoom, stadiametric rangefinder, LaRue Tactical QD mount, 32GB internal memory, and 4-year warranty. For medium- to long-range hunting and tactical use.
• SUPER HOGSTER LRF 3.5-14.0x35mm Thermal Sight Thermal weapon sight with integrated laser rangefinder (up to 1000 yards), 12μm VOx 384x288 core, 3.5x optical magnification with up to 4x digital zoom, aluminum-magnesium alloy body, and multiple battery compatibility. Targeted at feral hog and predator hunters.
• SUPER HOGSTER A3 2.9-11.6x35mm Thermal Weapon Sight Thermal weapon sight with 12μm VOx 384x288 core, 2.9x optical magnification with up to 4x digital zoom, picture-in-picture function, digital compass, inclinometer, 16GB internal memory, Wi-Fi capability, and 4-year warranty. Designed for hog and predator control at medium- and long-range distances.
• HOGSTER ZAP 2.8-11.2x35mm Thermal Weapon Sight Compact thermal scope with 12μm VOx 384x288 core, 2.8x optical magnification with 2X/3X/4X digital zoom, replaceable 18350 batteries with USB-C charging, 100% aluminum alloy body, and 4-year warranty.
• HOGSTER VIBE 2.0-8.0x35mm and 1.4-5.6x25mm Thermal Weapon Sights Lightweight thermal weapon sights available in 35mm and 25mm lens options with VOx 384x288 core, rangefinder function, up to 4 groups of zeroing calibration data, and nitrogen-purged construction.
• HOGSTER STIMULUS 2.3-4.6x19 VOx Thermal Sight Entry-level thermal weapon sight with 12μm VOx 256x192 core, 2.3x optical magnification with 2x digital zoom, stadiametric rangefinder, digital inclinometer, and 6-year warranty.
• SUPER YOTER C Long-Range Thermal Clip-On Versatile thermal clip-on with 12μm VOx 640x480 core that converts to 4.0x handheld thermal scanner. Compatible with day scopes from 2.0x to 16.0x magnification and features snap-on adaptors for various objective lens diameters.
• HOGSTER C Medium-Range Thermal Clip-On Compact thermal clip-on with VOx 384x288 core that converts to 3.0x handheld scanner. Mountable in front of scopes with lens diameters from 24mm to 64mm; features electronic compass and inclinometer.
• Border Patrol 50mm Thermal Bi-Ocular Imager Portable thermal bi-ocular imager with TAU II 336x256 micro bolometer core, 3.5x optical magnification with 14x digital zoom, advanced image processing modes (DDE, ACE, SSO, IBHEQ), and 5-year warranty. Used for medium- and long-range observation, border patrol, perimeter security, search and rescue.
• Phenom 640 35mm Lens Thermal Monocular Handheld thermal monocular with VOx 640x480 12μm core, 2.0x optical magnification with 8x digital zoom, HD OLED 1280x980 display, hot spot detection, built-in stadiametric rangefinder, and 8GB storage.
• Prodigy 42mm Lens Thermal Monocular Premium thermal monocular with 384x480 VOx LWIR core, HD AMOLED 1280x960 display, 42mm Germanium lens, Bluetooth remote control, up to 12x digital zoom, and 5-hour battery life.
• Prodigy Pro 35mm Lens Thermal Monocular Compact thermal monocular with automatic shutter thermal core, Wi-Fi capability for mobile device streaming, 2.0x optical magnification, 4x digital zoom, and up to 6-hour battery life with quick-charge rechargeable battery.
• Prodigy 348 25mm Lens Thermal Monocular Entry-level thermal monocular with 348x288 VOx core, 1.0x optical magnification with up to 4x digital zoom, Wi-Fi capability for mobile recording, and 6-hour built-in battery life.
• Prodigy Mini 13mm Lens Thermal Monocular Most affordable and compact thermal monocular with focus-free objective lens, 2.0x digital magnification, longest battery life (up to 15 hours), and built-in LED flashlight.
• TRIFECTA Core+ Technology NV Sight Night vision riflescope with CORE+ technology tube offering no fishbowl effect, 3.0x50mm magnification, red-on-green MIL-dot reticle with BDC scale, and 300G shock acceleration rating.
• D-750 4.0x66 Gen3 / Gen3+ / B&W Gen3+ NV Sight High-definition night vision sight with 4.0x66mm optics providing 20% better recognition and detection than standard optics, manual gain control, up to 120 hours battery life, and choice of Thin Film Gen3, Unfilmed Gen3+, or white phosphor B&W Gen3+ tubes.
• D-790 6.0x83 Gen3 / Gen3+ / B&W Gen3+ NV Sight Long-range night vision sight with 6.0x83mm high-definition optics, 20% improved recognition over standard optics, nitrogen-filled housing, manual gain control, and multiple tube options up to Unfilmed B&W Gen3+.
• Avenger Gen I Night Vision Riflescope Entry-level night vision riflescope with 3.0x50mm magnification, built-in IR illuminator, aircraft aluminum body, illuminated red-on-green reticle, precision windage/elevation adjustment, and limited lifetime warranty.
• Avenger Gen 2+ Night Vision Riflescope Compact tactical night vision riflescope with automatic tube protection against intense light, 3.0x50mm magnification, high-resolution Gen2+ image intensifier, and precision adjustment knobs.
• D-950 Elite Long-Range Gen3 / Gen3+ NV Clip-On Ultra-compact NV clip-on (8.5 inches, 27oz) with HD multicoated optics that mounts directly in front of day optics without re-zeroing. Features Unfilmed Gen3+ or B&W Gen3+ tubes and up to 60 hours battery life.
• Night Probe Mini Gen3+/Photonis NV Clip-On Most compact NV clip-on available (5.2 inches, 15.5oz) with quick-release mounting system. Available with PHOTONIS white phosphor, PHOTONIS ECHO, or L3 Unfilmed Gen3+ tubes and up to 60 hours battery life.
• PVS-14BE Tactical NV Monocular Versatile NV monocular usable handheld, head-mounted, or weapon-mounted, with automatic brightness control, manual gain (Gen3+), and up to 40 hours battery life from a single AA battery. Available in Gen2+, B&W Gen2+, or Elite Unfilmed Gen3+; meets MIL-STD-810G.
• GT-14 Tactical NV Monocular Gen2+/Gen3 Compact tactical monocular with automatic cut-off when tilted vertically, glass-filled polyamide body, built-in 5mW IR illuminator, and up to 40 hours battery life. Available in Gen2+, B&W Gen2+, or Unfilmed Gen3+.
• Polaris 2.5x40 Gen I NV Monocular Entry-level night vision monocular with 2.5x magnification, 60-hour battery life, automatic shut-off protection against intense light, and integrated 25mW IR illuminator.
• Polaris 1.0x26 Head-Mountable NV Kit Compact Gen1 monocular kit with head gear for hands-free operation, automatic shut-off against intense light, and pulsating IR illuminator.
• eXact Precision 2.6x44 NV Kit Versatile Gen1 night vision kit with 2.6x magnification and 70-hour battery life, includes weaver mount and eye flip for transformation into aiming device, automatic shut-off against sunlight.
• HiPo 4.3x60 Gen I NV Monocular Long-range Gen1 monocular with 4.3x60mm lens and up to 385-yard detection, 70-hour battery life, automatic shut-off, and built-in weaver rail for accessories.
• HiPo 4.0x50 Gen II NV Monocular Gen2+ night vision monocular with automatic brightness control, 20% better energy efficiency than competition (50+ hours battery life), 4.0x magnification, and automatic tube protection.
• PVS-7BE Night Vision Goggles Dual-eye night vision goggles with inter-pupillary adjustment (55-71mm), automatic brightness control, IR illuminator, and hands-free operation. Available in Gen2+, B&W Gen2+, Gen3, and Elite B&W Gen3+ options.
• UFO SKYWATCH PRO Gen 2+ Night Vision Goggles Bi-ocular NV goggles designed for night sky observation and recreational surveillance, with automatic brightness control, integrated IR illuminator, and waterproof design.
• Urban Patrol 1.0x-2.0x Digital NV Pocket Scope Compact digital NV device with IR-sensitive CMOS chip tolerant to bright lights, 1.0x magnification with 2x digital zoom, built-in IR illuminator with 7 brightness levels, and micro SD recording capability.
• HiPo 7.0x60 Digital NV Monocular Best-in-class 7x optical magnification digital NV monocular with high-sensitivity CCD sensor, manual sensitivity adjustment, IR brightness control, green-to-B&W display switching, and up to 7 hours battery life.
• 6-24x50 Telescopic Sight Hunting rifle scope with 6-24x variable magnification, 30mm mono-tube construction, German #4 reticle with switchable red/green illuminated dot, side focus parallax adjustment (8 yards to infinity), and 6000J shock resistance.
• ACE Series 4-14x44 and 10x42 Telescopic Sights Hunting rifle scopes with fully multi-coated green-tinted optics, illuminated MIL-Dot (4-14x44) or SIR (10x42) reticles, side focus parallax adjustment, and locking turrets with zero-reset functionality.
• Prismatic Supra 3.0x32 Tactical prismatic sight with ballistic reticle and bullet-drop compensation scale, illuminated switchable red/green/black reticle, suitable for all calibers up to 500G recoil, IPX5 waterproof.
• Rubicon Pro Reflex Sight Ultra-compact red dot sight with 5 MOA center dot reticle, waterproof O-ring sealed design, unlimited eye relief, and W/E adjustment turrets with clicking mechanism. Rated for 600G shock acceleration.
• Sensor Reflex Red Dot Sight Cost-effective reflex sight with auto-adjusting photo-sensor for ambient light brightness control, multi-reticle options (2 MOA dot, 3 MOA dot, 45 MOA T-type, center crosshair), and parallax-free design at 50 meters.
• Night Vision Head Gears Universal head gear system with dial fit, flip-up/flip-down capability, and compatibility with multiple NV monoculars and goggles including PVS-14, PVS-7, and Polaris models.

Quantifiable outcome

• Detection range up to 1650 yards for thermal scopes (SUPER YOTER LRF)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LaRue TacticalcoreTechnology or IntegrationLaRue Tactical manufactures the Quick-Detach (QD) lockable Picatinny mounts used on Bering Optics SUPER YOTER LRF, SUPER YOTER-R, and SUPER HOGSTER LRF thermal scopes. These mounts guarantee zero retention when switching between firearms.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AGM Global Vision: AGM sells thermal weapon sights, thermal monoculars, and night vision devices through a similar dealer/distributor network in the Americas. Direct overlap with Bering's HOGSTER, Prodigy, and Gen3 NV clip-on product lines on price and use case.
• Armasight: Armasight is a night vision and thermal optics specialist serving hunting, law enforcement, and military buyers. Comparable in catalog breadth across Gen1/Gen2+/Gen3 monoculars, clip-ons, and weapon sights to Bering's night vision portfolio.
• Pulsar (Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide): Pulsar is the dominant thermal and digital night vision brand for hunting/tactical markets in the Americas and Europe. It directly overlaps Bering's SUPER YOTER and SUPER HOGSTER thermal scope line on spec, price band, and customer (hunters, predator control, tactical).
• ATN Corp: ATN is a U.S. thermal and smart-optics brand competing head-to-head with Bering in the hunting thermal sight and digital NV category. Comparable buyer (recreational hunters, predator controllers) and overlapping feature set (Wi-Fi, app integration, ballistic calculators).
• Sightmark: Sightmark offers hunting and tactical rifle scopes, red dots, and night vision devices through similar U.S. sporting goods and tactical channels. Comparable in price tier and product mix on day optics and entry-level NV to Bering's Avenger, ACE, and Polaris lines.
• Night Vision Devices (NVD): NVD is a U.S. specialist in Gen3 night vision weapon sights, clip-ons, and monoculars. Competes with Bering's D-750, D-790, D-950 ELITE, and Night Probe Mini lines for the same high-end Gen3 buyer (professional hunters, LE, military).

Broad incumbents

• Trijicon: Trijicon is an established U.S. optics manufacturer of advanced weapon sights, including thermal and night vision platforms. Comparable on target customer (military, LE, tactical) and on ruggedized optical product positioning, though broader and more defense-focused than Bering.
• Steiner Optics: Steiner is a long-established sport optics brand (binoculars, riflescopes) competing with Bering in hunting retail channels. Overlaps on riflescope and binocular buyers but with a day-optic-centric catalog rather than thermal/NV.
• FLIR / Teledyne FLIR: FLIR is the broad incumbent in thermal imaging technology and products, including handhelds and weapon sights. Overlaps with Bering's thermal imager and clip-on categories but serves a much wider commercial/industrial/defense portfolio.

Emerging players

• Hikmicro: Hikmicro is a fast-growing thermal imaging specialist pushing aggressively into the hunting/tactical thermal sight category. Comparable on thermal scope and monocular product lines to Bering's SUPER YOTER, HOGSTER, and Prodigy families, with significant price pressure from below.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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