TRAFx INFRARED TRAIL COUNTER FAQs Should the infrared trail counter be placed in a locking box?
To lock or not to lockthat is the question indeed! In wilderness settings, a locking box simply attracts unwanted attention and invites possible vandalism. A much better and successful strategy for wilderness settings is to camouflage and hide the counter well, so that people do not notice it. The TRAFx Infrared Trail Counter is very easy to camouflage and hide because it is small; the field box can be easily hidden at the base of a tree and the infrared scope, which is approximately the size of a thick pen, can be mounted to the side of the tree. In short, for areas where people do not expect to see a locking box, hiding the counter is the best approach. In urban areas (e.g., city parks), however, use of a sturdy lockable box is recommended due to obvious vandalism concerns. If you purchase our equipment we supply detailed plans regarding how to convert a low-cost, common, lockable steel electrical box ($20) into the perfect box for the TRAFx Infrared Trail Counter. It is easy to do.
