With summer coming to a close, trail camera season is fully open us. Cameras provide valuable insight for the hunting season, giving you a better chance to take down that mature buck!
With many camera brands to choose from, it can be difficult to determine what brand fits your needs. Picture quality, video availability, cell plan cost and many other factors should be looked at. Below, we'll break down our top three favorite brands on the market today: Cuddeback, Tactacam and Spartan.
Cuddelink by Cuddeback:
The favorite thing we like about Cuddeback is the Cuddelink system. With the patented Cuddelink system, users can link up to 24 cameras under 1 cell plan, saving the users . When running a fleet of cameras, there isn't a cheaper cell plan available. If running more than 4 trail cameras in a select area, we recommend running the Cuddeback system.
Cellular: Yes
Flashes Available: Black, Infrared, Strobe(White)
Instant Photos: No
Videos: No
Cost: $200 Warranty: 5:2:1
(1 Year Warranty, 2 Years if Registered, 5 Year Disc. Buy Back)
Pros:
Cuddelink System
Longest Warranty
One of the Main Original Trail Camera Manufacturers
Cheapest Cell Plans When Running Systems
Pictures can be sent to app and to multiple email/phone numbers
Cons:
Battery Life - Due to the linking, cameras use extra battery. External power sources are available for extended run times.
No instant photos. Pictures are sent as a batch as fast as one hour
Initial camera setup can be complicated
Tactacam:
The Reveal by Tactam is the newest company on our list. Since hitting the market, they have made a big splash, taking over the trail camera market. Simple, easy to use and low cost, 3 key factors for success. When running a small amount of cameras, or cameras spread across multiple properties, the Reveal is the perfect trail camera.
Cellular: Yes
Flashes Available: Black, Low Glow
Instant Photos: Yes
Videos: Yes
Cost: $120 - $150 Warranty: 1 Year
Pros:
Instant Access to Photos and Videos
Lowest Price Point
Easiest Camera Setup
Cons:
Relatively New to Market
Limited Flash and Camera Models
Spartan:
Spartan has been around for years and has always been seen as a premium trail camera. With top end features like "Go Live" (gives you the ability to watch live at any time) and a great warranty, it's no wonder the Spartan brand is still around. With a recent price drop, they are now more affordable than ever. For serious hunters who want all the bells and whistles, the Spartan "Go Live" is the trail camera for you.
Cellular: Yes
Flashes Available: Black, Strobe(White)
Instant Photos: Yes
Videos: Yes
Cost: $200 - $400 Warranty: 2 Year
Pros:
Instant Access to Photos and Videos
Live Streaming Available (Go-Live Model)
Cons:
High Price Point
Initial Setup Can be Complex
If you have any additional questions, feel free to email us at rgsportsandoutdoors@gmail.com or call the shop at 844-281-HUNT (4868).
