GardePro Trail Camera E5S

Technical details

A trail camera built around quick motion capture and local recording serves a different need from a connected camera that sends footage to your phone. The GardePro E5S 2-pack records 64MP photos and 1296P HD video, with a stated 0.1-second trigger speed and three PIR sensors for detecting movement.

It also offers no-glow night vision with a stated range of 100 feet, plus an IP66 waterproof rating for outdoor placement. The 1/4"-20 mounting thread lets you attach each camera to a tree, post, or fence. Motion Detection, Time-Lapse, and Hybrid modes provide different ways to record, while loop recording can help manage stored footage.

The key tradeoff is its non-cellular, non-Wi-Fi design: recordings stay on the SD card, so you need to retrieve it to review what the camera captured. That suits a set-and-check routine, but not someone who wants remote alerts or live access.

Everyday compatibility

Each camera runs on 8 AA batteries, which are not included. For longer outdoor use, it supports the GardePro SP350 solar panel, sold separately. Standard-size SD cards up to 512GB are supported, but the card is also not included. Factor those add-ons into your setup before mounting the cameras, neither footage storage nor the optional solar panel comes ready in the box based on the supplied details.

A practical setup is to mount one camera along a wildlife trail and use the second at a separate spot, such as a fence line. Choose Motion Detection for passing animals, or Time-Lapse when you want a broader record of activity. Hybrid mode is available when you want to combine approaches. The camera’s in-camera playback can help you check clips at the unit, although card retrieval remains part of the non-connected workflow.

Usage tips

Aim the camera toward the area where movement is likely, then secure it through the mounting thread. The fast stated trigger and three PIR sensors are designed for moving wildlife, including deer, but placement still determines what enters the frame. A clear view of the path is more useful than pointing it at an area with little activity.

A solid pick if you want two cameras that record locally and can be checked during visits to the site. Not the best choice if you need footage sent remotely, or if you want a complete setup without separately sourcing batteries and SD cards. The maker also lists solar power as an option, but that panel is sold separately.

Questions before you buy

Does the camera send footage to a phone? No cellular or Wi-Fi operation is listed. You retrieve the SD card to view recordings, with in-camera playback also available.

Are batteries and an SD card included? The supplied details say the 8 AA batteries and SD card are not included. The camera supports standard-size SD cards up to 512GB.

Can it record in more than one mode? Yes. The listed choices are Motion Detection, Time-Lapse, and Hybrid mode, with loop recording also supported.

Final verdict

This two-camera set makes sense for monitoring outdoor spots where you can return to collect footage rather than checking a phone. Its quick trigger, no-glow night vision, weather-resistant rating, and flexible recording modes address common trail-camera needs. Choose a connected camera instead if remote viewing is essential, choose this GardePro if local SD-card recording fits your routine and you’re prepared to supply the batteries and storage yourself.