best trail camera

[cb4128]

I am looking to get a few trail cameras and I have already tried a few cheaper ones and was just wondering what everyone's opinion was on the best trail camera out for the money. I also would prefer to be able to leave it out for weeks/months at a time without having to check the camera and replace the batteries if possible. Any input is much appreciated. Thanks!

[rkmontana]

I will be honest - Academy Sports and Outdoors has the Moultrie M-80 for $129.99. I think that camera is hard to beat! We have one at our place and love it; and have had 0 issues with it. Runs on AA batteries (one year battery life for 8 AA batteries). SD card, IR flash, video with sound, Moon Phase and Temp on all pictures and videos. 5mp - which I think is all you need, plus is good because the file size isn't too large. We love ours!

We also own Bushnell Trophy Cam's. Has been a good camera - but costs $199. Honestly the Moultrie has more features......and is $129.

Moultrie M-80 is the only way to go in my book. Hope this helps!

[mhbaseball]

primos truth cam 60 for $120...hands down best IR cam I have seen. Do a search there is alot of info on trail cams on here. We have 6-8 and not 1 issue

[DFWPI]

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I am looking to get a few trail cameras and I have already tried a few cheaper ones and was just wondering what everyone's opinion was on the best trail camera out for the money. I also would prefer to be able to leave it out for weeks/months at a time without having to check the camera and replace the batteries if possible. Any input is much appreciated. Thanks!

If you want the BEST, and don't mind spending the money, I would go with the Reconyxx. I had mine out for months, got over 10,000 pics and still had 50% left on my batteries. It will hold up to a 32gb card, and if you get the real expensive AA's, it will last quite a while. Only problem I had with my Reconyxx was I let a buddy change the card out one day and he twisted the rubber weather stripping a bit. It came a downpour and water got in it. It still worked well and was taking pics, but because it had a "little rust," I called the service department, told them about it and they had me ship it for repair. I had it back in less than 10 days and it looked new, as they replaced several parts to put in new condition.

I'm kind of kicking myself, as I just bought 2 new Cuddyback Attacks, and for the money, I probably should have bought another Reconyxx. I'm trying these Cuddys out, and if they don't stand up to the test, may take them back and get that Reconyxx.

[Texifornia]

We have six Bushnell Trophy Cams. Bought them last Oct. and havent had any problems w them. Rain, heat, cold, doesnt matter. Just make sure you turn the sensor level to low or you will end up with a bunch of pics of nothing

[Tubby]

I'll tell you this... I'll never own another Cuddeback!!

I'm using a SpyPoint right now and have zero issues!

[Pineywoods Paul]

Just DON'T buy Wild Game Innovations.

[cajunguy88]

Just DON'T buy Wild Game Innovations.

X2!

I have primos 35's and a 46. Hooked them up to a wildgame innovations battery pack. Thousands of pics and batteries last for months.

[huntmaster]

bushnell had some for a couple of years w/no problems

[txhunter817]

Our Bushnells from 2009 are flawless. All of our 2010 models have been sent back and one sent back multiple times.

[BIG BONE]

Ive had a cuddeback capture for 4 or 5 years and over the last year is when it started missing a few pics but i like this camera. Also had a moultrie i40 and that was good too on taking pics but the digital readout always burned out cause it was to hot hot!!

[gonehuntin68]

I will be honest - Academy Sports and Outdoors has the Moultrie M-80 for $129.99. I think that camera is hard to beat! We have one at our place and love it; and have had 0 issues with it. Runs on AA batteries (one year battery life for 8 AA batteries). SD card, IR flash, video with sound, Moon Phase and Temp on all pictures and videos. 5mp - which I think is all you need, plus is good because the file size isn't too large. We love ours!

We also own Bushnell Trophy Cam's. Has been a good camera - but costs $199. Honestly the Moultrie has more features......and is $129.

Moultrie M-80 is the only way to go in my book. Hope this helps!

How long have you had the M-80 camera out? I ask because I have one and the batteries were down to 57% after 10 days. I solved the problem by hooking up a moultrie solar panel with battery to it. Even with Lithium batteries it wouldn't last much more than a month without the solar panel.

The 2009 bushnells are good but the 2010 models suck.

[texasbigdaddy]

Moultries have always given me problems with there lcd screen. I wont buy them anymore.

Cuddies are nice and fast, but pricy.

I now have a couple smaller bushnells and really like them...but to each there own.

[cj7zrcool]

.....I'm using a SpyPoint right now and have zero issues!

I bought a SpyPoint IR-6 yesterday, can't wait for the brown truck to get here.

[Peyton]

Reconyx