The Recon X is a streamlined beacon making it perfect for everyday backcountry travelers. With 60-meter circular range, three antennas, and a Bluetooth connection allowing you to manage setting and software updates from your phone, the Recon X has all the features needed for fast, accurate searches in the event of a slide.
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Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 40 reviews.
The BD Recon X Beacon is highly appreciated for its excellent performance and features, including a 60-meter range and Bluetooth connectivity. Customers value its streamlined design and lightweight carrying pouch, making it ideal for everyday backcountry travel.
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"Very straightforward device and when tested with other manufacturer’s beacons, this had the longest range to find a beacon in send. Harness is easy to adjust and lanyard does not get tangled up."
"I know these beacons have had their issues in the past, but I've always had a great relationship with the BD customer service folks and I think this beacon does all the things I want from a beacon Easy to use with instructions clearly printed on the back of the beacon. Never had any issues with it being recognized by others beacons and similarly have always had it easily find partners beacons as well. Nothing fancy. Just does what it needs to do"
"I like the feel of this in my hand better than the mammut one. Buttons feel more nice and clicky, like a car with buttons instead of a big screen."
"Had to upgrade. Easy to use. Nice fit"
"Fantastic beacon! Keeps me safe and the straps are comfy and secure"
"I'm super happy with the Recon X. The sliding search-send-off system has a much smoother feel than my old Recon Pro and locks into place easily. The new harness feels dialed in further than years past, with all the details seemingly put in place from user feedback as it fits, is comfortable and is more streamlined than the previous harness. Functionally the beacon does everything I want it to, intuitively while inspiring confidence."
"Super easy to use - worked great with all a variety of other brands and beacons. very smart and responsive. The battery life really shocked me. I think it had it on for 24 hours and it maybe only dropped a percent or two."
"my 2nd beacon. Much better battery life than my first."
"Solid beacon. Just used it during a AIARE 1 course review and it functioned as expected. Nice to know the device works well, but most important thing is the training on how to use it."
"Used during an AIARE 1 class and I hit my targets on the first probe several times"
