Trail Camera Accessories

Rob Johnston

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This list of trail camera accessories will ensure you achieve the best results with your cameras. Helping to manage SD cards, camera lens care, mounting cameras with dedicated trail camera mounts, plus added security with locks.

Take a brief moment to run through the list to see if there’s areas of your trail camera management that you can improve on. These items will make life easier and hopefully extend the life of your trail camera for many seasons ahead..

Moultrie Quick Field Trail Camera Bag

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Storing your trail cameras loose in the trunk of your car is never a good idea. Neither is carrying them to a field site inside a standard backpack without some type of protection.

A scratched PIR sensor or camera lens is going to result in poor picture quality at the end of the day.

The Quick Field Bag from Moultrie is designed specifically with trail cameras in mind by a company that sells trail cameras and who know how important it is to keep your game cams safe from external damage.

The bag itself is not huge with dimensions of 13 x 6.3 x 8 inches. This is enough to carry up to 3 trail cameras inside the main padded compartment using the adjustable velcro dividers.

There are 3 external pouches with heavy duty zippers to store multi-tools, tree steps, extra AA batteries and so on.

The top panel is additional external storage to hold up to 20 SD cards and other accessories.

What I really like about the Quick Field Bag is the Molle system on the front, side and even the sling style strap. This allows you to add any Molle type EDC pouch for additional storage if you need it for a particular hike to a location.

Final thoughts – Quick Field Bag

There are other general camera bags out there that you could use for carrying trail cameras. It’s great to see a dedicated bag for such cameras though. With the additional Molle system the Quick Field Bag does have a lot of versatility.

The sling style strap allows you to stand by a tree with the bag directly in front of you on your chest which makes this bag an ideal choice for trail camera owners.

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Moultrie Camera Coozie

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If you already have a camera bag or daypack to carry for your trail cams and want to add further protection. The Moultrie Camera Coozie may just be the ideal solution to avoid having the PIR sensor damaged.

The coozie is made from soft neoprene with dimensions of 7.9 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches, so it should fit around most small to medium sized trail cameras. The elasticated straps provide a snug fit around the camera shell.

At the front there is an open front pocket to store extra batteries and other gear. A nice addition is the Moultrie branding on the front of the pouch.

There’s not a great deal more you can say about the coozie. It’s a neat low cost solution for keeping your trail cameras safe and running longer for more seasons ahead.

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Sandisk SD Cards

SanDisk 32GB Ultra SDHC UHS-I Memory Card - 90MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, SD Card - SDSDUNR-032G-GN6IN

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One of the questions I get asked more than most is “What SD cards are you using?”. And the answer is always the same one, Sandisk SD cards.

The reason why I use Sandisk is that they’ve never let me down from a file corruption point of view. I have had some of the older cards develop problems with the lock catch on the side of the card.

I’ve never lost any data stored on a card and I’ve been using Sandisk in my trail cameras and also professionally for many years.

Always check to see what class and size of SD card your trail camera takes before buying. In most cases it will be Class 10 with a capacity of 32Gb, which is ideal for full HD video recording.

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SD Card Reader & Viewer

Stealth Cam SD Card Reader and Viewer with 4.3" LCD

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Watching back video clips on the LCD screen of a trail camera is frustrating at times. The problem is they’re just that bit too small to see anything other than a close up of wildlife near the camera lens.

Using a dedicated SD card viewer for trail cameras makes a lot of sense. And this card reader from Stealth Cam with it’s 4.3 inch color screen, plus a zoom feature for pictures means you can make a judgement call on a location in-situ.

No more waiting till you get home to view videos on your computer when you have the Stealth Cam card reader in your field kit bag.

It’s a great piece of kit , essential for anyone who manages a lot of trail cameras throughout the season.

If the Stealth Cam SD card reader doesn’t take your fancy, head on over to my article reviewing 2 other card readers for trail cameras.

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SD Memory Card Case

BoneView Weather-Resistant Storage Case for Trail Camera SD Memory Cards

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This needs no introduction. A basic waterproof and dust proof SD card case is a must have as part of good SD card practice.

Even if you have a field kit bag for your cameras, storing your SD cards in one of these just cuts a lot of hassle out from losing cards or even picking up damage inside your pocket.

This model from Boneview is one of my favorites as its low cost, holds up to 12 memory cards and is weather-resistant. It’s lightweight too, so it won’t add too much weight when carrying inside your field kit bag.

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T-Post Trail Camera Holder

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Attaching a trail camera to a T-style fence post at the edge of a field can be a pain.

These T-post mounts are designed to make life easy for those wanting to attach a trail camera to the T-post. Any trail camera with a ¼ x 20 threaded insert will screw straight onto the mount.

HME products provide 3 in this pack for a great deal. Definitely worth considering if you’re looking to use T-posts as part of your scouting plans.

If you’re interested in mounts for trees, take a read of my trail camera mount post.

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Stealth Cam Trail Camera Holder Post

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A more versatile alternative to the old T-post is this camera holder by Stealth Cam. It has a quick and easy step in design which allows you to place it anywhere in the field.

The duel prong prevents twisting which is a common problem with cheaper models. At the head of the post is a wing nut mount with a ¼ x 20 thread which is compatible with all trail cameras.

Simply set the angle of the camera and lock off with the wing nut to gain the exact pitch and angle of the camera lens.

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Master Python Lock

Master Lock Python Trail Camera Adjustable Camouflage Cable Locks 8418KA-2 CAMO

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I’ve used one of these Python locks for years. It’s not completely thief proof as you can cut through with a set of croppers. But it does stop any opportunist thieves walking around.

This is my particular choice, the camo is a nice touch and you can buy them in a variety of packs, from a 2 pack up to 12 packs. This means you only have to carry one key for all.

They are cut resistant with a 5/16″ (8mm) braided steel cable, but as I said earlier a full set of croppers will still go through them if someone is determined enough.

The Patented locking is weather proof and it’s easy to loop these through the rear of the trail camera brackets close to a tree trunk.

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Microfiber Lens Cloth

Clean & Clear Microfiber Extra Large [8 Pack] Ultra Premium Quality Lens Cleaning Cloths - Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Camera Lens, Glasses, Screens, Phones

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A personal favourite of mine is the Clean & Clear microfiber lens cloth. I’ve always got one of these on me as part of my EDC – everyday carry.

They’re large in size at 8 x 8 inches and wash well. You can buy them in 4 packs or even a 100 pack if you so wish. I’d recommend a 4 or 8 pack so you have 2 for each field kit, plus plenty of spare ones around the house for glasses and so on.

For those who are into their numbers, they do have tests results for haze readings, demonstrating how well the cloth performs in cleaning a camera lens from haze.

This is an essential piece of kit to carry for all trail camera users. Please don’t use any cloth to clean your lens as you will scratch it over time, which will result in blurred pictures and video clips.

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Rain-X Glass Treatment

Rain-X 800002243 Glass Treatment- 7 fl oz.

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Another question I get asked a lot is how to stop condensation build up on the camera lens. I have written an article dedicated to the subject here on how to avoid trail camera condensation.

Part of my approach to avoiding condensation, especially early in the morning is to use some Rain-X on the camera lens.

It’s quick and easy to apply and really does work well. The only downside is you have to re-apply a coating at least once a month, depending on the weather of course.

Give it a go, if condensation is a problem that you experience on your trail camera lenses when out in the field.

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