Keeping your Tactacam REVEAL cellular trail cameras powered up while in the field is critical in wildlife management and hunting success. While these cameras are well-known for their long battery life, proper power management will ensure they stay up and running for extended periods of time, sending you high-definition, clear imagery and videos of wildlife.
In 2025, Tactacam has stepped up its game with innovative solutions that keep your cameras running longer and with less hassle. Of course, all REVEAL cameras can run on good-old AA batteries. In addition to proven power supply mainstays like the REVEAL Lithium Battery, there are two new power accessories—the Folding Solar Panel and the Battery Belt. Let’s look at these tools in more detail.
Tactacam REVEAL Battery Belt
The REVEAL Battery Belt is a best-in-class 14,700 mAh battery pack built specifically for hunters. Designed to effortlessly power REVEAL trail cams, this external battery has the power reserves of traditional power bricks, but is designed to wrap around a tree branch or limb and make installation convenient and easy.
This battery has three times the capacity of our lithium battery cartridge and is built with IP66 waterproof rating, meaning it is completely protected from dust, non-corrosive materials, and severe storms. You can use it in conjunction with the Tactacam Lithium Cartridge and it can be charged in the field by either the Tactacam V2 Solar Panel or the REVEAL Folding Solar Panel. On top of that you get USB-C fast charging capability and LED battery level indicators that tell you when it’s topped up.
Tactacam REVEAL Folding Solar Panel
The REVEAL Folding Solar Panel is built for use off the grid and areas of high activity so your batteries won’t drain.
While traditional solar panels have long been used to power trail cams, their bulkiness makes them hard to transport and their limited positioning options may make using in the field awkward. Now, Tactacam has solved this problem.
The REVEAL Folding Solar Panel is the most powerful solar panel Tactacam makes. It features two 3.6-watt panels that fold into a compact size for easy transport. It also has a built-in battery backup and has a new bracket design that gives you easy installation options. You can use it to directly power your REVEAL Camera or to charge the REVEAL Battery Belt or Lithium Cartridge. At just 2.2 pounds, packing into remote locations is easy.
Tactacam REVEAL Solar Panel
Before the REVEAL Folding Solar Panel was a thing, the REVEAL Solar Panel was the go-to choice for powering off-grid cameras. It’s still a fantastic choice for users who want a fixed set-it-and-forget-it solar setup.
This durable fixed panel features a study mountable design, making it perfect for long-term installations. It has a built-in lithium battery that stores excess power overnight or on cloudy days, and seamless plug-and-play integration with X, XB, SK, and other REVEAL camera models.
Tactacam Lithium Cartridge
The Tactacam REVEAL Lithium Cartridge is an easy AA battery replacement tool. This rechargeable high-capacity power accessory slots directly into REVEAL cameras and is designed to save you money, increase convenience, and reduce the amount of waste generated.
This lithium cartridge charges via USB-C and fits precisely where the standard 12 AA battery pack fits into the bottom of each camera. The REVEAL Lithium Cartridge is long lasting and reliable, with steady output in both extreme heat and extreme cold. It works particularly well in areas that get a lot of traffic, which tends to drain batteries faster than normal.
Tactacam Lithium Multi-Charger
If you have more than one REVEAL Camera then you will want more than one lithium cartridge, and if you have more than one lithium cartridge it makes great sense to get the Tactacam REVEAL Lithium Multi-Charger. The multi-charger is a tray that lets you charge up to four lithium cartridges at once using a 12 volt wall plug. This speeds the charge process to get you and your cameras back in action quicker. It has LED status indicators so you know when each battery is charged and ready to deploy.
Perfect Your Power Management Game
With a number of options to choose from, there are many ways to ensure your power management strategy matches your needs and goals.
- Remote location: If your cameras are going into a remote location that may go months between visits, the recommended setup is the folding solar panel and battery belt or lithium cartridge
- High-traffic area: If your cameras are going into a high traffic area such as a feeder or gate, the recommended setup is the solar panel and lithium cartridge.
- Multiple cams in an easy-to-access location: If you have several cameras in an area that is easy to access, the recommended setup is to use lithium cartridges and a multi-charger.
Why Power Management Is Important
Let’s be honest — trekking out to remote cameras just to swap batteries is no one’s idea of a fun time. Not only does it disrupt your setup, but it also increases scent presence and foot traffic, potentially spooking wildlife or drawing attention to your gear.
Tactacam’s power delivery solutions help:
- Reduce human intrusion in sensitive areas
- Increase data collection uptime
- Support longer-term surveillance or hunting strategies
- Lower long-term battery costs and environmental impact