Binos can be very helpful at night as well. High quality ones with coated lenses have great light gathering properties. In many situations they can be more practical than night vision, especially the GEN 1 or 2.

I do have a Russian night vision monocular that is hand cranked instead of battery powered. I bought it from a web sight several years ago, can't remember which one or the name of the scope. It is mainly good for looking for lost scouts if I have tagged them with a chem-light or other light. it does not magnify and it is not very clear, but it does detect weak lights in the gloom.