Best Dual-Purpose Thermal Clip-On & Monocular | ATN TICO 6
When outfitting for a night hunt, versatility and efficiency are critical. Traditionally, hunters had to carry two expensive thermal devices: a handheld monocular for scanning the field to avoid fatigue, and a weapon-mounted scope or clip-on for taking the shot.
What if you could combine the functionality of both into a single, high-performance unit? For hunters and tactical professionals who demand maximum utility from their gear, the ATN TICO 6 stands out as the best dual-purpose thermal clip-on and handheld monocular on the market today.
Here is an in-depth look at how the ATN TICO 6 delivers two elite tools in one compact package.
The Power of Multi-Role Capability
From Rifle to Hand in Seconds
The standout feature of the TICO 6 is its true Multi-Role Capability. Out of the box, it is designed to mount seamlessly in front of your traditional day scope using a Quick Detach Mount (QDM). However, it is also engineered to function as a standalone, highly capable handheld scanner.
By simply attaching the optional eyepiece adapter, you transform the TICO 6 from a rifle-mounted clip-on into a comfortable, ergonomic thermal monocular. This means you can spend hours glassing fields, scanning tree lines, and tracking game without the exhaustion and safety concerns of constantly swinging a heavy rifle around in the dark.
Uncompromised 6th Generation Thermal Imaging
Whether you are using it as a scanner or a sight, you are looking through ATN’s incredibly advanced 6th Generation thermal engine. Powered by a 12μm VOx uncooled focal plane array, the TICO 6 detects the minute heat signatures of hidden game.
Depending on your model (ranging from 256x192 up to 640x512 resolution), you benefit from an ultra-sensitive NETD rating of ≤18mK or ≤20mK. This translates to incredibly sharp and detailed thermal images on the 1920×1080 OLED display, cutting through fog, dust, and total darkness with ease.
Advanced Tools for Scanning and Shooting
SharpIR© AI-Image Enhancement
Whether glassing a distant ridge or preparing to pull the trigger, target clarity is paramount. The TICO 6 utilizes SharpIR© AI-Image Enhancement to process every frame in real-time. This artificial intelligence sharpens the edges of heat signatures, boosts contrast, and refines details, ensuring you can positively identify a coyote from a calf, or a hog from a stump.
Hot Point Tracking for Faster Detection
When using the TICO 6 as a handheld scanner, speed is your ally. The built-in Hot Point Tracking feature acts as an automatic spotter. It instantly identifies and highlights the hottest object in your field of view, drastically reducing the time it takes to locate game in vast, dark environments.
Customizing the View
Different environments require different visual approaches. The TICO 6 offers six distinct color palettes—White Hot, Black Hot, Iron Red, Alarm, Green Hot, and Sepia. You can quickly switch between these palettes depending on the ambient temperature and the terrain to ensure maximum target contrast, whether the device is in your hand or on your rail.
Share the Hunt
The dual-purpose nature of the TICO 6 extends to how you share the experience. Using the built-in Wi-Fi and the ATN Connect 6 App, you can stream live video directly to a phone or tablet. This means you can use the TICO 6 as a scanner, while your hunting partner watches the feed on a tablet, allowing for unprecedented teamwork and situational awareness.
Furthermore, with Recoil Activated Video (RAV) and 64GB of internal storage, you can seamlessly record the action whether the device is weapon-mounted or handheld.
If you are tired of carrying and paying for two separate thermal devices, the ATN TICO 6 is the ultimate solution. It is a lightweight, high-performance thermal clip-on that instantly converts into an elite handheld monocular, making it the most versatile and valuable tool in your night-hunting arsenal.