A trail camera tree mount is any bracket, strap, or pole system that fastens a scouting camera to a tree trunk or limb and lets you aim it at a trail, crossing or wallow. Most cameras ship with a thin webbing strap, and most hunters learn within a season that this is the weakest part of the whole kit.
The strap stretches, the camera drifts a few degrees, and a PIR sensor that was pointed at a game trail in August is pointed at a stump by October. That drift also fires the sensor into empty air, so you get a card full of sky and bark. Every mount in this roundup solves some version of that problem, and they solve it in very different ways.
We spent weeks with 12 of the most-reviewed mounts on the market, comparing the way each one bites into wood, holds its angle, and survives a full season of rain, sap and freeze-thaw cycles. The list runs from cheap no-drill straps to steel screw-in brackets with ball heads and a hardened security band for high-theft ground.
Before you pick, it helps to know what you are solving. If your problem is aim drift, you want a screw-in bracket. If your problem is a tree you are not allowed to drill, you want a strap. If your problem is a twelve-foot placement with no climbing, none of these twelve will get you there on their own, and we say so plainly in the buying guide.
If you are still choosing cameras rather than mounts, our trail camera roundup covers the units themselves. For handheld work, the camera tripod picks overlap with the ground-mount options discussed below.
Table of Contents
Top 3 Best Trail Camera Tree Mounts (October 2026)
HME Economy Trail Camera Holder
- Self-tapping wood screw
- 360 degree rotation
- 220 degree vertical tilt
- 1/4-20 stud
Highwild Tree Screw Mount 3 Pack
- Steel screw-in bracket
- Knurled locking nut
- 1/4-20 thread
- 3 mounts
The HME holder takes the top slot because it fixes the two problems straps create at once: it does not drift, and it can be re-aimed after installation without pulling the whole thing out. WingHome takes the no-drill slot for anyone on land where screws are not allowed. Highwild covers the budget screw-in route with a three-pack of powder-coated steel brackets.
All 12 Trail Camera Tree Mounts Compared in 2026
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| HME Economy Trail Camera Holder |
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| WingHome Wildlife Cam Straps |
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| Highwild Tree Screw Mount 3 Pack |
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 Moultrie Camera Mount Straps 2-Pack |
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 Guardian Trail Camera Lock |
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 Folgtek 5pc Strap Kit |
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 WingHome Tree Cam Bracket |
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 WILDARES Heavy-Duty Strap 2-Pack |
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 Camojojo Mounting Bracket |
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 Foricx 3 Pack Mounting Bracket |
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 The…Cam EasyStrap-3 |
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 Stealth Cam Universal Fit Mount |
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The table above is the quick read. The rest of the article explains what each mount is actually good at, and where each one fails.
1. HME Economy Trail Camera Holder – Best Overall Tree Mount
HME Economy Trail Camera Holder with 360-Degree Camera Compact Sturdy Design Easy Installation & Versatile Compatibility
Self-tapping wood screw
360 degree rotation, 220 degree tilt
1/4-20 threaded stud
Arrives fully assembled
Pros
- Holds aim through wind and season changes
- Tool-free install in softwood
- Compact 6.4 oz composite body
- Works across camera brands
Cons
- Pivot wing nut can corrode and seize
- Prefers a pilot hole in hardwood
This is the mount we ended up running on the most trees. It is a small composite body with a self-tapping wood screw on the back, a threaded stud on the front, and a pivot between the two. That is the whole design, and it is the reason it works: the pivot is the only failure point and it is small enough to tighten properly in the field.
Owners convert to it from factory straps for one reason above all others, and reviewers say it plainly. The camera stops moving. With 360 degrees of rotation and 220 degrees of vertical adjustment, you can dial in a trail that runs diagonally past the trunk without building a prop out of a stick, which is what several hunters describe doing when they finally get fed up with aiming.
It weighs 6.4 ounces and it ships assembled, so there is no bracket to bolt together in the dark at the base of a tree. That matters more than it sounds. The self-tapping screw bites into pine without a drill, and the locking knob holds the camera against the stud with just enough friction that you can still angle the sensor.
The one recurring complaint is corrosion on the pivot wing nut. Owners running these through a full year of weather report that the wing nut can rust and seize, and that servicing the camera later may mean pliers. It does not end the deployment, but it is the reason we re-check aim in early spring rather than leaving a camera untouched until the season opens.
Hardwoods are the second caveat. In dense oak or hickory you want to pre-drill a small pilot hole, otherwise the screw walks and you end up with a mount that sits proud of the bark and catches on the strap of a pack. In softwood timber, as most of our test trees were, it drives straight in by hand.
When this mount earns its slot
This is the right pick for anyone putting a camera up before the season and wanting to forget about it. Because the base is screwed into the trunk, the camera does not drift as the tree thickens, and because the pivot adjusts, you can correct a bad angle without a second visit.
It also suits cameras carrying extra weight. Anything with a solar panel or an antenna mounted above the body is fine here, since the load transfers straight into the screw rather than into a buckle.
When to pick something else
If the tree is on ground where drilling is prohibited, or the trunk is so thin that a screw would go straight through, this is the wrong tool. A strap is the correct answer there, not a compromise.
It is also not a security device. It stops a camera falling to the ground, but anyone who wants it can back the screw out by hand. Pair it with a cable if theft is the concern.
2. WingHome Wildlife Trail Camera Straps – Best No-Drill Mount
WingHome Wildlife Trail Camera Mounting Straps, Hunting Camera Holder Strap 6Feets Durable Mounting Bracket Belt Nylon Fiber Straps (Camouflage 2PCS)
6 ft strap length
0.79 in wide webbing
Plastic clasp, no rust
2-pack
Pros
- Leaves no hole in the tree
- Reaches trunks around 10 inch diameter
- Plastic clasp never corrodes
- Quick to fit and remove
Cons
- Webbing degrades under year-round sun and rain
- 6 ft length is short on very large trunks
Every camera in this roundup eventually gets tested against the simplest option, and this strap is the version of that option worth owning. The webbing is 0.79 inch wide, six feet long, and closes with a heavy-duty plastic clasp that will not rust in the way the thin factory straps do.
The main job here is durability. Most buyers are replacing a factory strap that cracked or went missing, and the upgrade they notice first is the clasp. It holds snugly on a tree without a ratchet strap puller, and it releases with a spring-loaded clasp when you swap batteries.
Reviewers report a service life of two to three years in normal use, which lines up with what we saw. The plastic hardware keeps going long after thin metal hardware on a cheaper strap has turned to rust flakes. If you want a mount that can be repositioned freely between trees without ever touching a drill, this is the one.
The limitation is length. At six feet, this reaches comfortably around a trunk of roughly ten inches diameter, and beyond that you are wrapping a curve rather than a circle. Several buyers on the trail-camera forums describe falling back to the 2×6 block and bungee pattern once they hit a genuinely large cottonwood or oak.
The second limitation is UV. Continuous sun and rain break down nylon webbing, and owners running a camera year-round on one strap describe checking the webbing each season. Annual replacement is a reasonable assumption, not a defect.
When this mount earns its slot
Choose it when the rule of the land forbids drilling, when the tree is too small or too soft to take a screw, or when you move cameras often. Nothing installs faster and nothing leaves the tree looking untouched.
It is also the right call for cameras with no threaded insert at all. Some very small cameras ship with strap loops only, and this is the only way to get them into a tree.
When to pick something else
Do not choose it when aim drift is your main complaint. A strap holds position on a calm day and wanders over a season as the trunk grows, which is exactly the failure that wrecks PIR accuracy.
It also offers no theft deterrence whatsoever. If the ground sees walk-ins, you need something steel.
3. Highwild Tree Screw Mount 3 Pack – Best Value Steel Bracket
Highwild Trail Camera Holder Tree Screw Mount 3 Pack 1/4″-20 Camera Bracket
Self-tapping wood screw
Powder-coated steel, IP54
Knurled locking nut
3 mounts per pack
Pros
- Sharp tapered thread starts easily and buries deep
- Locking wheel stays on the mount
- Enough stand-off to screw a camera on
- Three mounts cover a whole property
Cons
- No post-install angle adjustment
- Needs a pilot hole in hardwood
- Self-tapping tip weak in very hard wood
The Highwild set is three powder-coated steel brackets with a self-tapping screw and a knurled locking nut. At a few dollars per mount it is the cheapest way to get a screw-in tree mount onto three separate trees, which makes it the practical choice for a multi-camera layout along a game trail.
Owners with years of experience single out the thread profile as the reason it works. The taper starts easily and then buries deep and abrupt, so once it is turning it does not back out. The knurled locking wheel is captive on the mount, which sounds minor until you have lost a nut in the leaves twice.
It fits any device with a standard 1/4-20 threaded insert, and the listing is clear that it also takes compatible solar panels. The stand-off distance from the trunk is enough to actually get a screwdriver or fingers onto the camera screw, which many cheaper brackets fail to allow.
Three reviewers with long histories using screw-in mounts rank this among the best they have tried. The consensus is that it is a genuine upgrade from straps because cameras stop shifting after installation.
When this mount earns its slot
This is the pick when you are covering three or more trees and you do not need post-install aiming. Set the angle by rotating the holder during installation, tighten the screw, and the camera stays exactly there.
Steel with an IP54 rating also handles the load of a camera with a solar panel attached better than any of the composite brackets in this group.
When to pick something else
If you are not sure of your angle on the first attempt, this bracket will frustrate you. There is no adjustment after the fact, and correcting a mistake means backing the screw out.
Hardwood is also a challenge. Several buyers recommend a pilot hole or a softwood tree, and a few note the self-tapping tip is not aggressive enough for very hard timber without one.
4. Moultrie Camera Mount Straps 2-Pack – Best Strap for Large Trunks
Moultrie Camera Mount Straps – 2-Pack, 8 Ft, Lightweight
8 ft adjustable length
Weather-resistant nylon
Quick buckle system
4.16 oz
Pros
- Longest strap here reaches big trunks
- Light at 4.16 oz per pack
- Fits all Moultrie models and most rivals
- Quick camera swaps in the field
Cons
- Plain strap design still allows drift
- No anti-theft locking mechanism
The Moultrie strap is the default answer when a factory strap has cracked, and it is also the longest simple strap in this group at eight feet. That extra length is what earns it a place, because it is the difference between wrapping a trunk and clipping a buckle on a curve.
Owners buying this are usually Moultrie camera owners replacing the original, but the review profile shows plenty of cross-brand use. It fits all Moultrie models and most competitors, and the weather-resistant nylon is the same material families have used for years without complaint.
At 4.16 ounces for the two-pack, it disappears in a pack. When you are walking three ridges checking four cameras, the difference between a mount that adds weight and one that does not is felt at the end of the day.
The honest drawback is that this is still a strap. Review sentiment centres on the length, the weight and the dependable buckle, but the same reviewers note it does not address camera drift or theft, and that is what eventually pushes buyers toward a screw-in or locking mount after a season or two.
It is a first upgrade, not a final one. If your plan is a camera up before season and back down after, it does the job well. If you want the camera still aimed correctly in February, keep looking.
When this mount earns its slot
This is the strap to buy when your trunks are large. Eight feet of length handles diameter well beyond what the six-foot WingHome reaches, and it is the first thing we would grab for cottonwoods, big oaks and anything near a creek crossing.
It also works as a general strapping line for hunting gear, which buyers mention often enough that it is worth knowing.
When to pick something else
Pick a screw-in mount if your problem is aim drift. A plain strap cannot hold an exact angle through a season of growth, and no amount of tightening changes that.
On ground with theft risk, this offers nothing. A buckle is a buckle, and it opens with bare hands.
5. Guardian Trail Camera Lock – Best Against Theft
Trail Camera Lock by Guardian – Game Cam Tree Mount Holder Accessory and Heavy Duty Metal Security Locking Strap to Replace Lockbox and Reduce Theft (48 inch) (Standard)
48 inch hardened steel band
Trees up to 15 inch diameter
Custom star key
Tamper-evident head
Pros
- Steel is far harder to cut than cable locks
- Tamper head shows interference
- Star key cannot be duplicated with common tools
- Faster in the field than a lock box
Cons
- Heaviest and least portable option here
- 48 inch band caps out near 15 inch diameter
- Extra steps at every SD card swap
The Guardian is not a mount in the aiming sense. It is a 48 inch hardened steel band that straps a camera to a trunk and holds it there with a keyed aluminium housing, and on high-theft ground that is the product that matters.
Steel is the whole argument. Most thieves who take a camera will cut a cable with a bolt cutter in under a minute, and buyers here report the steel band resists that. The star-shaped key has a unique centre pin that a normal star wrench will not operate, so the lock cannot be opened with shop tools.
The tamper-evident head is a small but genuinely useful detail. It shows whether anyone has worked on the mount, which turns a silent theft into something you know about on your next walk-through.
This is also the heaviest and least portable thing in the roundup, and that shows in the ratings. The 4.1 average is the lowest here, with an eleven percent one-star share, and the complaints concentrate on the key feeling stiff in cold weather and on buyers who expected a light strap-style product rather than a security device.
Every time you swap an SD card or change batteries you now unlock it, and that friction is real. For a camera you check twice a season it is a fair trade. For a camera on a backyard trail you check weekly it adds up.
The 48 inch band also puts a hard ceiling on trunk diameter at around 15 inches. Past that you need the block-and-bungee approach described later in this guide.
When this mount earns its slot
Choose it when theft, not aim, is your problem. Private land near a road, a lease boundary with signs, or any ground where cameras regularly disappear is exactly where a hardened steel band earns its keep.
One key tool works across multiple Guardian units, so a spread of cameras on one lease stays manageable.
When to pick something else
Do not buy it for a light camera you will service often. The lock, the weight and the extra steps make it the wrong tool for backyard monitoring.
It also does not fix aim drift on its own. Many hunters pair it with a screw-in bracket and run the band over the top as a second layer.
6. Folgtek 5pc Strap Kit – Best Bulk Spare Strap Pack
Folgtek 5pcs Trail & Game Camera Straps Belts Hunting Camera Tree Mounting Strap Belts Kit, Portable UV Resistant and Foldable Nylon Fiber Strap, 145cm Wildlife Hunting Accessory (Dark Green)
145cm x 2.5cm nylon webbing
UV resistant
IP66 water resistance
5 straps per pack
Pros
- Five straps in one pack is the best per-strap value here
- UV resistant nylon for long sun exposure
- Rust-resistant plastic buckle
- Folds down small for pack-down carry
Cons
- 145cm is shorter than the 8 ft alternatives
- Basic design with no theft feature
- Camera still drifts as the tree grows
Buy this kit when your real problem is having straps available. Five straps in a pack at a lower per-strap cost than any single premium strap makes it the natural choice for anyone running more than two cameras or working a rotation that wears webbing out every season.
The material story is solid. The nylon fibre is UV resistant, the buckle is heavy-duty plastic with no rust risk, and the kit carries an IP66 water resistance rating. That combination is why reviewers consistently prefer it over cheap steel-strap alternatives that corrode at the buckle first.
Foldability is underrated. These roll into a pack pocket, and buyers moving between a vehicle and a ridge all day notice. The dark green also blends well into foliage, which matters more than most gear marketing admits.
Length is the reservation that comes up most. At 145 centimetres this suits smaller trees, and it will not wrap the large trunks where you would reach for the eight-foot Moultrie instead. Owners are clear about that and still buy it as a spare kit rather than a primary.
There is no anti-theft feature and no way to stop drift. As with any strap, a growing trunk will move the camera over a season. Treat it as consumable gear you replace on a schedule rather than a mount you install once.
When this mount earns its slot
It is the right pick for multi-camera setups and for anyone who pre-orders straps before a season instead of chasing a cracked buckle mid-October. Five at a time also means one is always in the pack.
For backyard cameras on modest trees, the UV and IP66 ratings are more than you need and exactly what you want.
When to pick something else
Skip it for large-diameter trunks. The length is the single deciding factor here and it is not adjustable enough to fake a bigger circumference.
It is also not a primary mount for anything you care about aim on. These are spares by design.
7. WingHome Tree Cam Bracket – Best Articulating Bracket
WingHome Trail Cameras Holder, Tree Camera Mount Game Tree Cam Bracket
Metal security tree mount
Fully articulating arm
1/4-20 universal thread
Strap, screws and Allen key
Pros
- Mostly metal body feels sturdier than expected
- Articulates into almost any direction
- Works on trees gates fences and walls
- Does not damage the mounting surface
- All hardware included in the box
Cons
- Heaviest bracket here at 300 g
- Adjustment reduced with a bottom stud insert
- Highest priced non-security mount
This bracket surprises people. Buyers expecting another plastic wall mount find a mostly metal body with only the tightening knob in plastic, and reviewers describe it as sturdier than the price suggests.
The articulated arm is the point. It swings through a wide range of motion, which means you can point a camera down at a trail, out along a limb, or back toward a road without any prop work. It is the only mount in this group that also bolts to fences, gates and ceilings, so it doubles as a security-camera bracket for non-hunting use.
Everything you need is in the box: a mounting strap, the security tree mount, screws and an Allen key. That matters when you are at a gate at dusk with a torch in your teeth.
When this mount earns its slot
Pick it when you need to change aim often without rebuilding anything, or when the same bracket has to work in more than one place. A property with a trail camera on a tree and a second camera on a fence gate is the ideal case.
It also suits anyone without a drill on hand, since the strap gives you a no-tool fallback while the screws give you rigidity when you can use them.
When to pick something else
Leave it in the pack if you walk a lot. At 300 grams it is by far the heaviest mount here, and moving cameras between trees all day adds up quickly.
Adjustment also depends on where your camera’s threaded insert sits. With a bottom insert rather than a rear one, the range of motion you get from the arm shrinks noticeably.
8. WILDARES Heavy-Duty Strap – Best Strap for Heavy or Wide Loads
WILDARES 1″ x 6.6′ Trail Cam Strap,Game Camera Straps,Trail Camera mounting Straps,1800 lbs,Heavy-Duty,Tree Belts,Durable Nylon Fiber,Long-Lasting Alloy Buckle,Pack of 2
6.6 ft x 1 in reinforced nylon
1800 lbs load capacity
Zinc alloy buckle and hooks
2-pack
Pros
- Strongest review profile of any strap here
- 1 inch wide webbing resists cutting into bark
- Zinc alloy hardware rated to 1800 lbs does not deform
- Runs 6.6 ft so it handles thicker trunks
Cons
- Army green reads bright rather than true camouflage
- Metal hardware adds weight versus all-plastic kits
Most trail camera straps are an inch wide or narrower. This one is a full inch across in reinforced nylon, and that extra width is the reason it feels different in your hands and, more importantly, on the bark.
A wide strap spreads its load across the bark instead of cutting a narrow line into it, which addresses the bark damage concern directly. If you have a soft-barked species or a tree you care about, that matters over a full season of sun and rain.
The buckle and hooks are zinc alloy rated to 1800 lbs, and reviewers single out that they do not deform. The composite reinforced nylon is described as resisting rain, snow and sun in turn, and a good share of buyers use these as general cargo tie-downs for luggage and motorcycles after the hunting season.
Colour is the only recurring niggle. Army green is brighter than a true camouflage tone, and buyers placing cameras in open daylight visibility wish for something more neutral. Pure green and brown versions exist in the same range if that matters to your setup.
The second drawback is weight from the metal hardware. Compared with an all-plastic strap kit this adds ounces to your pack, and if you are carrying four cameras on a long walk you will feel it.
When this mount earns its slot
This is the strap for larger cameras and larger trees than a standard strap handles. A camera with a solar panel, an antenna, or a wide body that would dig a narrow strap into bark is a good match for 1 inch webbing.
At 6.6 feet it also sits between the six-foot WingHome and the eight-foot Moultrie, which makes it a flexible middle option when trunk diameter is uncertain.
When to pick something else
If keeping pack weight at absolute minimum is your priority, go plastic. These hooks are strong but they are not light.
It still does not solve aim drift or theft. A strong strap holds a camera against gravity and wind, not against a determined thief.
9. Camojojo Mounting Bracket – Best Bracket for Adjustable Aim and Solar Panels
Camojojo Trail Cameras Mounting Bracket with 1/4″ -20 Threaded Insert 360°Rotating Adjustable Holder for Outdoor Hunting Gear Accessory, Game Camera Holder Monitor Stand Hunting Camera Kit
180 degree horizontal and vertical rotation
5KG load capacity
1/4-20 threaded insert
Strap and screw kit included
Pros
- Post-install angle adjustment on both axes
- Holds devices up to 5KG for solar panel setups
- Wide -25C to 60C temperature range
- Strap or screw mounting from one bracket
Cons
- Plastic body less rigid than metal brackets
- 74 percent five-star share is the lowest of the adjustable mounts
Most screw-in brackets set their angle once during installation and offer nothing afterwards. This one rotates 180 degrees horizontally and vertically after the camera is on, which is the feature that separates it from the Highwild and Foricx packs.
The second reason to consider it is load. Rated to 5KG, it handles a camera with a solar panel kit or a cellular antenna mounted on top, and the listing is explicit that it supports solar panel kits with a 1/4-20 threaded insert.
The box contains a mounting bracket, a strap, six screws, an Allen wrench and a mount guide. One bracket, two mounting methods, and enough hardware for either. Reviewers confirm the rotation holds cameras steady in wind and that the included hardware is sufficient for a tree or a wall.
The honest drawback is material. It is a water-resistant solid plastic body, and some reviewers question the rigidity next to an all-metal bracket, particularly with a heavier camera and a full solar panel sitting on top.
The ratings reflect that too. A 74 percent five-star share is the lowest among the adjustable mounts here, and the six percent one-star share points to a small number of hinge or threading failures. That is still a solid record, just not an unbroken one.
The stated temperature range of -25C to 60C covers the seasons most hunters actually deploy in, and it is a real specification rather than marketing.
When this mount earns its slot
Pick it when you are not certain of your angle and you would rather not drive back to the tree. Post-install adjustment removes the second trip, which is the single biggest practical problem with fixed screw-in brackets.
It is also the pick for solar panel and antenna setups that exceed what a light composite bracket should carry.
When to pick something else
Buy the metal WingHome bracket if maximum rigidity matters more than adjustability. Plastic joints flex slightly under a heavy load in a hard wind.
Note also that the title says 360 degree while the specification and the bullet points both state 180 degrees of rotation. Plan for 180 on each axis.
10. Foricx 3 Pack Mounting Bracket – Best for Covering Three Trees
Foricx Trail Camera Mount, Trail Camera Holder, Hunting Accessory, 3 Pack Tracking Camera Bracket, Tree 1/4″ x 20 Screw Mounting Brackets for Reliable Camera Placement，Trailcam Holder for Hunting
Powder-coated steel
Ultra-sharp self-tapping tip
1/4 x 20 bottom insert fit
3 brackets per pack
Pros
- Once started it buries deep and stays put
- Three units cover a whole property
- Covert profile lowers the chance of being spotted
- Strong value per bracket
Cons
- Hard to start without a drill or pilot hole
- Small size surprises some buyers
- No post-install angle adjustment
The Foricx pack is three powder-coated steel screw-in brackets with an ultra-sharp tip, and reviewers frame it consistently as the better alternative to straps. Once the screw is turning it does not move, and the low profile means a camera sitting on one is harder to spot from a road.
Three units means three cameras across a spread of timber with one purchase, and buyers running multi-camera layouts say the coverage per property is the reason they keep coming back. A 0.4 inch depth also keeps the bracket out of sight behind the camera body.
The 1/4 x 20 fit is specified for cameras with the threaded insert on the bottom, so check your camera before ordering. The bracket itself is steel with a powder-coated finish, which resists the corrosion that eventually attacks bare steel screw mounts.
Starting the screw is the practical problem here. Several buyers advise a pilot hole or a drill assist, and one notes the bracket is smaller than expected when it arrives, which can make a thin sapling a poor choice.
A few reviewers also flag dissimilar brass and steel threads on the camera side. If the camera insert is brass and the bracket is steel, moisture trapped between them can corrode, so a light coat of protection on the threads is worth doing.
When this mount earns its slot
Choose it when you are covering a property rather than a single tree. Three steel brackets with sharp tips is a solid way to put cameras on a game trail network in one go.
The low profile also serves anyone worried about being seen from a public road, since there is no strap hanging below the camera to catch the eye.
When to pick something else
If you need to change your mind about the angle after installation, pick the Camojojo instead. This bracket has no post-install adjustment.
If you have no drill and only hardwoods, either pre-drill or choose a mount with a more aggressive start.
11. The…Cam EasyStrap-3 – Best Strap for Lightweight Multi-Camera Packs
The…Cam Quick Camera Holder EasyStrap-3, Premium 3 Pack Trail Camera Straps,Game Camera Strap,Tree Belts,Durable Nylon Fiber,Hunting Gifts for Men, Hunting Utility Strap for Hanging Trail Cameras
180cm x 0.79 in nylon webbing
3 straps per pack
1.23 oz per strap
Low-visibility colour
Pros
- 180cm gives more wrap than most entry straps
- Colour chosen to avoid drawing attention
- Three straps weigh almost nothing
- Quick install with no tools
Cons
- Strap mount still drifts as the tree grows
- No anti-theft feature
- Lightest webbing in the group
The EasyStrap-3 is three 180 centimetre nylon straps that weigh 1.23 ounces each. That is the entire pitch, and for anyone running several cameras on foot it is a real one. Three straps in a pack add effectively nothing to what you carry.
The 180 centimetre length gives more wrap than most entry-level straps, which pushes it past the shorter Folgtek kit and into usable range for medium trees. The colour is deliberately chosen to be nearly invisible, so it does not attract people or animals, which buyers mention as the deciding factor for daytime-visible placements.
Installation is quick with no tools at all, and the universal fit suits all kinds of trail cameras. Owners who want tool-free mounting without drilling anything reach for this repeatedly.
As with every strap here, drift is the recurring limitation. A growing trunk will move the camera, and several buyers describe upgrading to a screw-in mount after a season or two because of it.
The webbing is the lightest in this group, which is the flip side of that. It handles normal weather well but has less margin than the 1 inch reinforced nylon in the WILDARES strap when a heavy camera hangs off it.
There is also no anti-theft feature, so treat it as a mounting method rather than a security measure.
When this mount earns its slot
This is the strap for a walk-and-check scouting routine. If you cover four cameras on foot and want a spare strap in every pocket, three at 1.23 ounces is the practical answer.
It also suits any camera brand where you are unsure of compatibility, since the fit is universal rather than tied to a threaded insert.
When to pick something else
Pick the WILDARES strap for a heavy camera or a large battery pack. Wide reinforced webbing spreads the load where this lighter strap concentrates it.
Pick anything steel if theft is a factor in your area.
12. Stealth Cam Universal Fit Mount 3 Pack – Best Bracket for Posts and Fences
STEALTH CAM Universal Fit 1/4″ Tripod Mount Compact Stabilizing Durable Steel 8.25″ Width 2.375″ Height Hunting Trail Camera Tree Screw Mount, 3 Pack
1/4 x 20 base insert fit
Screw-in installation
Rust-resistant coating, IP54
3 mounts per pack
Pros
- Holds cameras steady without readjusting
- Works on both trees and fence posts
- Three-pack suits multi-camera setups
- Established trail camera brand
Cons
- Needs a drill
- a screwdriver will not drive the screw
- Thumb screw can back off on its own
- Highest price per bracket in the roundup
This bracket comes from a trail camera manufacturer, and owners treat that as part of the value. It is a screw-in mount that fits any camera with a 1/4 x 20 base insert, works on trees and on fence posts, and is sold as a three-pack for multi-camera layouts.
Reviewers consistently describe it as a no-fiddle alternative to straps. The rust-resistant coating is what allows it to stay put outdoors without readjusting, and the IP54 rating covers the same weather exposure the cameras themselves are built for.
Two setup details come up candidly in the reviews. First, you need a drill to drive the screw into a tree or post, a screwdriver alone will not do it. Second, the thumb screw can loosen on its own over time, and a rubber washer under it solves the problem for most people.
When this mount earns its slot
This is the pick when you are mounting to posts and fences rather than only to trees. Screwed into a treated post, a screw-in bracket has no strap to loosen and no buckle to rust, and that reliability over years is the argument.
It also suits anyone who wants the brand-name consistency of buying a mount from the same maker as the camera.
When to pick something else
Skip it if you have no drill in your hand and no way to pre-drill. That single requirement rules it out for a lot of one-off placements.
It is also the most expensive per bracket here, so a three-strap pack is cheaper if you have several trunks to cover rather than posts.
The Five Mount Types and Where Each One Wins
Strap mounts wrap webbing around the trunk and buckle the camera on. They are fast, cheap, reversible and leave no hole. They are also the only category that reliably drifts over a season.
Screw-in mounts drive a self-tapping wood screw into the trunk and present a 1/4-20 stud to the camera. They hold aim, resist wind and carry heavier loads. They permanently mark the tree, and on some public land they are not permitted.
Articulating brackets add a ball or pan-tilt joint between the screw or strap and the camera. That gives you aiming freedom after installation at the cost of one more joint that can loosen. More joints means more places for slow sag.
Security bands and locks wrap the camera and trunk in steel with a keyed housing. They solve theft, and they solve nothing else. They add weight and steps to every service visit.
Pole and pole-mounted systems push a camera head up a climbing stick or telescoping pole from the ground. None of the twelve products here do that, and it is the honest gap in this roundup. If you need 10 to 15 foot placement without climbing, you need a pole system, and we would rather say so than pretend a strap solves it.
How to Choose a Tree Mount That Survives a Season
Confirm the threaded insert first. Nearly every mount here uses the 1/4-20 standard, which is the same thread found on camera tripods and most binoculars. Check whether your camera has the insert on its underside or its back, because a rear insert limits how far an arm can swing. This single check eliminates most returns.
Total the load, not just the camera. A solar panel and a battery pack can outweigh the camera itself. Any mount rated below roughly 5KG is worth avoiding for a solar setup. For a bare camera on a small battery, a composite bracket is fine and lighter.
Decide whether you need post-install aiming. Fixed screw-in brackets save money and hold aim better. Adjustable brackets save trips. Hunters describe aiming from the ground by putting a phone in selfie mode against the lens, waving a hand to trigger the camera, or pulling the SD card to check the frame, and all three work with a mount that can be nudged rather than rebuilt.
Match the mount to the trunk. Straps are sized by circumference. Six feet handles roughly a ten inch diameter trunk, eight feet pushes further, and beyond that you need a block-and-bungee solution. Screw-in mounts have no such limit but need enough trunk thickness to hold.
Check the permission before you drill. Many state wildlife agencies, national forests and BLM districts prohibit screwing, nailing or wedging into trees. Some hunting leases require a specific mounting method or removal of anything left behind at season end. A strap is almost always legal where a screw is not.
How to Install and Aim a Tree Mount Without Climbing Twice
First, choose the tree for the view rather than for convenience. Stand where you want to photograph from and look back for a trunk with a clear line, then pick the one with the fewest branches below the mounting height.
Second, set the height before you mount. For deer and elk, most hunters land between 4 and 6 feet. Higher placement reduces sunrise and sunset glare because the camera angles downward, but one hunter on the Rokslide forum reverted to ground level after trying high mounts because antlers are hard to see when the ground is all leaves and brown.
Third, secure the base. Drive the screw by hand in softwood, or pre-drill a pilot hole in hardwood. Tighten until the body sits flat against the bark with no wobble, because every millimetre of play at the base becomes drift at the lens.
Fourth, attach the camera and aim. Tighten the locking knob until the camera holds its angle under a firm push from the side. If it creeps, tighten a further fraction rather than adding tape or a wedge.
Fifth, field-test before you walk away. Walk the detection zone yourself and trigger the camera several times from different angles, then review the photos on the card before you leave. Waving a hand across the frame is the quickest check that the PIR is aimed where you think it is.
Sixth, add security if the ground warrants it. A steel band over the mount, or height itself, is what most hunters rely on where cameras disappear.
Large Trunks, Tree Growth and Bark Damage
Most strap failures we heard about are circumference failures. Once a trunk passes the reach of the strap, the pattern that shows up again and again is a flat 2×6 block of wood held against the trunk with a bungee cord, with the camera mounted to the block. It is community knowledge rather than a product, but it works on trees that defeat every factory strap.
Tree growth is the other failure, and it is the one nobody warns you about. Hunters on the forums report python locks and cable locks tightened snugly in September cutting into the bark and being crushed as the trunk expanded, some of them needing bolt cutters to remove in the spring.
The rule we came back to is slack. Leave enough play that the band or cable can move a finger’s width at installation, and re-check any steel hardware in the first warm month of the season. Webbing straps are more forgiving since they stretch, but they still cut into soft bark if left tight for a year.
Wider webbing helps, which is the argument for the one inch strap in this group over a three quarter inch one. It spreads pressure across the bark rather than concentrating it on a narrow line.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to attach trail camera to tree?
The three reliable methods are a webbing strap wrapped around the trunk, a self-tapping screw-in bracket driven into the wood, or a bracket bolted to a fence or post. For a fixed placement where aim matters, the screw-in bracket with a 1/4-20 threaded stud is the most stable. For land where drilling is not allowed, use the strap.
What thread do trail cameras use for mounting?
Almost all trail cameras use a 1/4-20 threaded insert, the same standard as a camera tripod socket. Check whether the insert is on the underside or the back of your camera, because a rear insert restricts how far an adjustable arm can swing before you buy a mount.
How to secure a trail camera to a tree?
For theft resistance, loop a hardened steel security band around the camera and trunk and close it with a keyed housing. Steel resists bolt cutters far better than cable. Combine it with height, place the camera high, and check the mount for a tamper-evident head on your next walk-through.
Is it legal to screw a trail camera mount into a tree?
It depends entirely on the land. Many state wildlife agencies, national forests and BLM districts prohibit screwing, nailing or wedging into trees, and some hunting leases set their own rules about mounting method and season-end removal. A webbing strap is almost always permitted where a screw is not. Check with the managing agency before you drill.
Will a strap mount hurt the tree?
A strap left tight for a full season can cut into soft bark, and wide webbing spreads that pressure better than narrow webbing. Steel cables and python locks are the worst offenders because they do not stretch, and hunters report having to cut them off with bolt cutters after the trunk grew around them. Leave a finger of slack and re-check steel hardware each season.
How do you aim a trail camera mounted high in a tree?
Put your phone in selfie mode against the lens and use the front camera preview to frame the shot before you commit. You can also wave a hand across the detection zone to trigger the camera, then check the photos on the SD card before walking away. A mount with post-install angle adjustment saves a second trip.
Final Verdict by Scenario
For most people reading this, the HME Economy Trail Camera Holder is the trail camera tree mount to buy. It fixes aim drift, re-aims after installation and carries 2619 reviews at a 4.7 average with no meaningful weakness beyond a wing nut that needs a squirt of lubricant after a year outdoors.
On managed or restricted land, the WingHome wildlife straps are the answer. For trunks too large for a six foot strap, the eight foot Moultrie pair reaches further. For theft, the Guardian steel band is the only mount here built to stop a determined thief.
And if you need a camera ten feet up without climbing, none of these twelve gets you there. Save your money for a pole system instead of pretending a strap will do it.