Tracker DTS Avalanche Transceiver

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Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Avalanche Transceiver

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Easy to use (4), Easy to set up (3), Lightweight (3), Tough (3)

Best Uses:

Back country (4)

Describe Yourself:

Casual adventurer (3)

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderfully Simple

By Joshski

from Pacific Northwest on 11/30/2009

Pros:

Easy To Use, Reliable, Tough

Best Uses:

Backcountry Skiing, Mountaineering

Describe Yourself:

Collegiate/Pro

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Avalanche Transceiver:

When it comes to avalanche transceivers, the value of simplicity and reliability cannot be overstated. If you ever need to use this thing in a real situation, the last thing you want is to have to review how to use it. This is why I love this beacon. BCA has made it as simple as possible without sacrificing any functional attributes. The popularity of this beacon is warranted, and these are just a few of the reasons.

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Proven

By Surfer from Spokane, WA on 11/24/2009

Pros:

Easy To Use, Tough

Describe Yourself:

Collegiate/Pro

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Avalanche Transceiver:

Straightforward, easy to use, reliable, simple. Other beacons have a longer range but this one is so easy to use it is the right choice for most people.

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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Tracker DTS Avalanche Transceiver

By sarahjette

from Henderson, Nevada on 3/3/2009

Pros:

Easy To Use, Lightweight, Stylish, Tough

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Avalanche Transceiver:

I haven't had to use this device in a rescue situation, but have practiced with it. Easy to use, comfortable to wear.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Easy to use

By Alison BC noob

from East coaster, stationed in HI on 3/22/2008

Best Uses:

Back Country

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Avalanche Transceiver:

I'm just getting into backcountry skiing and got this transceiver based on recommendations from guides and reviews. It's easy to use, fairly compact and one of the best deals out there. Hopefully I just wear it and never truly use it except in practice buries.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

good product, hope you never need it

By Eor

from Choteau, MT on 3/3/2008

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Rugged

Best Uses:

Back Country

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Avalanche Transceiver:

dts has good battery life and is easy to instruct others on how to use it. I use one personally and now have a couple at work.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Simple, easy to use

By Ben

from Boise, ID on 2/27/2008

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Flexible, Lightweight, Rugged

Best Uses:

Back Country, Deep Powder, Extreme Conditions

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Avalanche Transceiver:

Great product, its simple and easy to use which is really good for when you don't need any complications. Like when your buddy just got swept down the mountain and your brain just got a horse shot of adrenaline.

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[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Best transceiver out there

By Jet

from Kalispell, MT on 11/20/2007

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Back Country, Extreme Conditions

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Avalanche Transceiver:

Best transceiver on the market. [...]

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[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

The original and still thr best !

By barkeater46

from Utica (central) New York on 3/20/2007

Pros:

Easy to use, Stay-put harness

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Avalanche search rescue

Describe Yourself:

PSIA telemark instructor

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Avalanche Transceiver:

[...] On a recent trip to Mt.Washington, N.H, I was pleased to see the Tuckerman Ravine volunteer patrol uses the Tracker. If it stands up to their use, it will easily take the usual B/C use !

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[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Great Beacon

By telemarkskier from Salt Lake City, UT on 9/19/2006

Pros:

ease of use

Cons:

transmission range

Comments about Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Avalanche Transceiver:

I have used this beacon for two years in the backcountry. It preformed as well, if not better than other beacons in a couple of Avi classes and in routine practice sessions. When I first got the beacon I was stoked about it because it was easier to use than my analog beacon (so my wife could use it). My wife loves it because it is easy to use.

My only wish is that the beacon had a greater range. Other beacons pick up a signal faster. Once you get a signal, burial location is farily quick and easy. As with all beacons, practice is really important and can greatly influence location times. There are a lot of people in the Wasatch range with older analog beacons that are really practiced and fast.

I look forward to trying out the new three channel beacons from Barryvox, Pieps, and Ortovox this year. [...]

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