Why does the Instinct 2x does not have red torch?

If I get this right, the Instinct 2x Tactical does not have the red torch.

Maybe its just me, but a "tactical" version not having red torch seems counterintuitive. Red flashlight is good to preserve the night vision, thus making it a good "tactical" feature where green light accomplishes what?

Appreciate if someone can explain.

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bluefish over 1 year ago +5

Walter.Munds said:
If I get this right, the Instinct 2x Tactical does not have the red torch.

the tactical has green light :

green light penetrates a little better, and shows more
detail. It may be preferred…

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0 bluefish over 1 year ago

Walter.Munds said:
If I get this right, the Instinct 2x Tactical does not have the red torch.

the tactical has green light :

green light penetrates a little better, and shows more
detail. It may be preferred for distance vision, and for close up
clarity, such as reading instruments or maps. Green is more
commonly used in military situations, where it is claimed to
be less detectable by night vision equipment.

0 Walter.Munds over 1 year ago in reply to bluefish

Thank you! That is a good explanation!

0 5335183 10 months ago

It is advertised that the 2X tactical has a red flashlight. Not sure why I'm only seeing the green light too. There is plenty of video showing that feature out there. Can someone from Garmin confirm if there is something we can do to switch to red?

0 bluefish 10 months ago in reply to 5335183

5335183 said:
It is advertised that the 2X tactical has a red flashlight.

No. It has white and green.