The Ultralight Articulating Night Vision Binocular - Full Control (UANVB-FC) “Manticore” is an articulating binocular housing made of high strength hybrid fiber reinforced injection molded polymer with a full suite of onboard digital controls. Using cutting edge polymer and manufacturing methods an ultra-lightweight and robust design is achieved, including an optimal single piece pod geometry. This binocular includes features such as digital manual gain control, individual pod stow shutoff, IPD stops, user adjustable pod tension, IR-illuminator & indicator, and low battery indicator. The device is powered on-board by a single CR123A for a continuous runtime of ~26 hours.