Backcountry Access · Updated October 2026
Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon: price & specs
Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: climbonequipment.com verified verify in ledger
The Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon is listed at $287 on climbonequipment.com as of 2026-10-01, #2 cheapest of 9 avalanche beacons (median $349.97); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Platinum Deskmark — 87/100 pay-blind standing, #1 of 13 in class.
Verified Oct 7, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest avalanche beacons: Ortovox Zoom+ Avalanche Transceiver — $220
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Price history
$287Is the Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon a good buy?
At $287, the Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon is #2 cheapest of the 9 avalanche beacons we track, where the median is $349.97. On the spec sheet, its weight of 164 g is below the median of the 11, its number of antennas of 3 is at the median of the 13, and its frequency of 457 kHz is at the median of the 13.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $287 — current on record (was $294) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Backcountry Access |
| Released | — |
| Search strip width (m) | 55 |
| Number of antennas | 3 |
| Multiple burial marking | Signal Suppression (SS) + Big Picture (BP) multi-victim modes; no dedicated flag/mark button |
| Frequency (kHz) | 457 |
| Battery type life | 3x AAA alkaline, ~250 hr transmit-only or ~50 hr search-only (min. 1 hr search after 200 hr transmit) |
| Display type | Temperature-resistant LED |
| Auto revert to transmit | Yes — motion-sensing auto-revert |
| Weight (g) | 164 |
Source: climbonequipment.com (read 2026-10-07).
How we checked
The manufacturer's own current product page for the Tracker3+ returned a 404 during verification (its old c2012006 slug appears retired); Climb On Equipment, an authorized BCA dealer, hosts the identical current manufacturer spec sheet, listing the product explicitly as "Tracker 3+ Avalanche Transceiver," $294.00, 55 m search strip width, three antennas, 457 kHz, three AAA alkaline batteries, motion-sensing auto revert, temperature-resistant LED display, and 164 g (5.8 oz) weight without harness, USA-assembled with a 5-year limited warranty — all consistent with the shared BCA Tracker platform spec confirmed independently on the Tracker4 and Tracker S manufacturer pages.
Is the Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon worth it vs cheaper avalanche beacons?
Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon against its closest cheaper and pricier avalanche beacons on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 9 ranked
| Product | Price | Search strip width (m) | Number of antennas | Multiple burial marking | Frequency (kHz) | Battery type life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon this | $287 | 55 | 3 | Signal Suppression (SS) + Big Picture (BP) multi-victim modes; no dedicated flag/mark button | 457 | 3x AAA alkaline, ~250 hr transmit-only or ~50 hr search-only (min. 1 hr search after 200 hr transmit) |
| Ortovox Zoom+ Avalanche Transceiver | $220 | 40 | 3 | No dedicated marking function documented; independent reviews recommend a manual narrow-strip search technique for multiple burials | 457 | 1x AA alkaline 1.5V, ~250 hr in SEND mode |
| ARVA EVO5+ Avalanche Transceiver | $299.95 | 50 | 3 | Yes | 457 | Battery type/quantity not published on the current US product page |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon cost?
The Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon has a US price of $287, as of 2026-10-01.
How does the Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon compare on price?
At $287, the Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon is #2 cheapest of the 9 avalanche beacons we track, where the median is $349.97.
Has the Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon's price dropped?
Yes — since 2026-08-22 the Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon has fallen 3.4%, from $297 to $287.
What is the lowest price the Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon is $287 on 2026-10-01 — which is its current price.
Is now a good time to buy the Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon?
At $287, the Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2026-08-22.
What are the Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon's key specs?
Backcountry Access Tracker3+ Avalanche Beacon (Backcountry Access): Search strip width (m) 55, Number of antennas 3, Multiple burial marking Signal Suppression (SS) + Big Picture (BP) multi-victim modes; no dedicated flag/mark button, Frequency (kHz) 457, Battery type life 3x AAA alkaline, ~250 hr transmit-only or ~50 hr search-only (min. 1 hr search after 200 hr transmit). Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-10-07.
Price of record: $287 at climbonequipment.com, 2026-10-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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