The Tracker4 avalanche transceiver made by Backcountry Access includes several improvements, including a grippable, rubber molding that protects your investment from wear-and-tear. The screen boasts a brighter resolution and a louder microphone to make using your beacon in a stressful situation easier.
It also includes a search/send mode safety lock that keeps modes from unintentionally switching, and, god forbid, once you’re in a victim search scenario, there’s a signal suppression button that allows you to suppress the strongest signal for one minute to move on to the next strongest signal in a multiple buried victim situation.
A “big picture” mode also helps out in a situation like that by giving you clear information to make decisions on the best approach for finding and rescuing multiple buried partners.
Finally, the auto revert mode uses a motion sensor to switch the unit back to transmit mode if you happen to have the grave misfortune of being caught in an avalanche while searching for buried victims.
MSRP: $389.95. Backcountryaccess.com
Editor’s Note: Unless otherwise stated, product for these reviews was provided by the brand at no cost to the reviewer. Out There strives to only review quality products and provide honest, thoughtful, and entertaining gear reviews, but readers should always do their own research before making a purchase.
Find more product reviews in the Gear Room department and avalanche stories in the OTO archives.
