4 January 2026

Travelling with Thermal

Hi everyone,

I am considering buying a Thermal Master X2 (as it has a wider angle lens than the otherwise similar T2 Max – please correct me if I am wrong). I can’t justify the price of a monocular, although maybe one day.

I would use it for field work in various African countries, birds and mammals mostly.

I would buy it in Germany.

 

Do you have a simple list of no-go countries? How about leaving EU with it? Middle -East?

From what I understand they are obvious under X-ray. As the lens appears as a black circle, and obviously densely packed electronics inside. It sort of resembles a phone accessory, but maybe someone paying attention would pick it up?

In a way a thermal looks more obvious, but also less like you’re trying to conceal something, if that makes sense?

 

Any advise and experiences would be welcome.

 

Thanks

Jean

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Jmblake
I am a professional guide in Zimbabwe, and a nature enthusiast! Currently living in Jordan.
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