Gear Review
Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon
Most effective beacon ever.
By Lyric Rosatti
Ranked #52 - Avalanche Safety
August 9, 2009
This little beacon is about as good as it gets. Turn it on, strap it on, and forget about it. The harness is pretty comfortable, and when you need to use it you'll be thankful they put it on a leash. Thankfully I have never had a need for this little guy in a real world scenario, but having done practice drills with it, I can't imagine improving on its method. Every time I go out and practice with other experienced beacon users, the people with Trackers are always there first. Thats mostly due to the dual antenna design and the way that they pick up the transmitting beacon and zero in on the flux line.
If you are looking for a lifeline in the backcountry, this is it. As with all safety gear, learn to use it before you go trusting your life or others with it.
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Tech Specs:
- Range:
- 50m
- Digital:
- Yes
- Battery type:
- three AAA alkalines, included
- Battery life:
- min. 1 hour in search mode, 200 hours in transmit mode (approximately 250 hours in transmit only or 50 hours in search only)
- Antenna:
- Dual
- Recommended use:
- Avalanche safety
- Weight:
- 298g/10oz including strap and batteries
- Warranty:
- Limited 5 year warranty
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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