Gen1 NVG is Gen 1 NVG. That is exactly what this is and that is what you are going to get. If you are using this to just get around in the dark then you are good to go. I used this in a 600 person airsoft MilSim night game. It worked well for what it was. I was able to turn off the IR Illuminator and simply use the unit to spot other peoples IR light. If there is a full moon out then you will get some good visibility out of this unit. However, I was using during a quarter moon and I really could only see others if they skylined themselves or if I had the IR on (which means death). I was able to sneak behind many people using PVS-14 NVG and 'safety kill' them which just goes to show you that no matter how expensive your gear is, it won't save you if you don't look behind you. The headmount works but I took it apart to rig it to my helmet. The unit is pretty heavy to be supported by your neck but it can work. Most annoying thing was having to constantly run the focus ring on the front to view objects at varying distances. Worth the money but remember, it is STILL gen1.
Pros: Headmount is useful
Cons: Gen 1 but that is what you are buying. Constantly having to use the focus ring for different distances.
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.