Muddy Mitigator 3.0 Review

 - TCP Staff

Model # MUD-MTGTR3

Trailcampro Comprehensive Score:

 In Progress/100

 Review

 Pros

• Comes with SD Card and Batteries
• Easy latch
• Simple app
• The antenna is on the side
• Free Year of Hunt Stand
• On Demand Images and Video
• 1-3 Photo Bursts
• Reduce Blur Technology
• PIR Sensitivity
• Operating Hours
• The cable lock hole closes the latch

 Cons

• The antenna is cheap
• No interface
• Battery Life

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Picture Quality:  In Progress/100

Photo resolution:  36 mpxl (interpolated)

Video resolution: 720p  

Flash Type: Red Glow

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 We are placing cameras in the field and will post samples when we get them.

Battery Life:    60/100

Picture & Video Resting Power (on):  0.81 mW

Picture Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption:  31.0 Ws  |  23.8 Ws

Video Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption:  63.9 Ws  |  109.5 Ws

Here are your best battery options:

Trailcampro Choice: XTAR Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

If the Mitigator 3.0 were to take 15-day and 15-night pictures every 24 hours, this camera would last 3.4 months in the field on a set of  XTAR Rechargeable Lithium AA batteries.

There are a number of benefits to these batteries:

• Up to 1,000 charges
• Consistent 1.5 volt operation
• Not affected by extreme weather (Hot or Cold)
• Charges with the included 8 bay Smart Charger
• Eco-friendly (fewer batteries headed to the landfill)
• Batteries pay for themselves after the 2nd charge
• No lithium smell
• Alerts when they need to be recharged

Longest Lasting Choice: Energizer Ultimate Lithium

If the Mitigator 3.0 were to take 15-day and 15-night pictures every 24 hours, this camera would last 4.3 months in the field on a set of Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries.

Video Mode

If this camera were to take 15 day and 15 night videos every 24 hours, it would last 1.6 months in the field on a set of Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries.

Ultimate Lithium batteries are the longest-lasting battery choice due to their incredible consistency and capacity. We've loved these batteries for a long time. However, in recent years they have become cost prohibitive and forced us to seek out a more affordable, eco-friendly option. 

Detection Circuit:     82/100

Picture Trigger & Recovery Speed: 0.45 s.  |  3.1 s.

Video Trigger & Recovery Speed:   0.95 s.  |  2.4 s. 

Detection Range & Angle:  70 ft @ 38.6° detection angle (46.1° f.o.v.)

Transmission Speed (Can Vary): 47 s.

Quality of Design:     75/100

Dimensions: 3.5" x 2.75" x 5"

Battery Type:  8 AA

External Battery Jack: 12-volt

SD Card Size: 32GB

Country of Origin: Vietnam

Case Design

The Muddy Mitigator 3.0 appears to have a case design like a camera in the $100 price range. While the latch operates easily, it feels as though it could be prone to breaking. The battery compartment, however, secures the batteries well.

 Camera Setup

• Download Stealth Cam Command app and create an account (or sign in)
• Add device (hit + button). Access your QR code underneath the battery tray. Follow instructions to finish
• Tap on your camera within the app and select "Camera Setup" to access settings. 

Test your camera connect at any time by pressing the Sync button. This will take a test photo and instantly attempt to upload it. If your camera is successful you will see the photo appear in the app. Otherwise, one of the following LED codes will display:

• Flashing green battery indicates checking camera hardware status
• Solid green battery and flashing network indicates checking camera for internet connection
• Solid green battery, Network and flashing account indicates checking camera for account
• 3 Solid LEDs indicate account found and camera is successfully registered
• All 3 LEDs will blink green to indicate photo upload in progress. LEDs will turn off to indicate camera is asleep and ready for deployment
• Solid red battery indicates low battery or no sd card
• Solid green battery and solid red network indicate no sim card, low signal, or no data plan
• Solid green battery, network and solid red account indicates no account found

Data Plans

Trailcampro Shootout Rankings

*Not Available for 2026 Shootout

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Durability

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