Quick Answer: “Tasco trail camera” gets searched roughly 2,900 times a month, but Bushnell’s official Tasco store page lists exactly two current models: the Tasco 12MP Low Glow (a budget non-cellular camera often under $20) and the Tasco Invader 20MP ($29.98 on sale, $59.95 list, though out of stock direct from Bushnell as of this writing). Older 3MP-to-8MP Tasco cameras from past product generations still turn up in search results, on Amazon and eBay listings, and in older reviews — those aren’t part of the current lineup, and buying one means accepting specs well behind even entry-level cameras from active brands.
Tasco is owned by Bushnell, which also owns Simmons — all three sit inside Vista Outdoor’s optics portfolio. Where Simmons’s trail camera line quietly died out entirely, Tasco held on with a thin but real two-model catalog. See how both stack up against the rest of the field in our best trail camera rankings.
Tasco by the numbers
- Bushnell’s own Tasco store lists exactly 2 current trail camera models in 2026 — the 12MP Low Glow and the Invader 20MP — versus a dozen-plus current models under the Bushnell name itself.
- The Invader 20MP is priced at $29.98 on sale, $59.95 list, per Bushnell’s own product page, with an 80-foot low-glow infrared range and a 0.5-second trigger speed.
- The 12MP Low Glow covers a 70-foot PIR detection range with roughly 12 months of battery life on 4 AA batteries, per its listed specs — a longer battery claim than the newer Invader 20MP’s 6-to-12-month range.
- Older Tasco models reviewed by independent site TrailCamValley top out at 8MP, with entry versions limited to 2GB SD cards and 15-second maximum video clips — specs that make clear how much older stock is still circulating alongside the current lineup.
The Tasco lineup at a glance
| Camera | Best for | Resolution | Detection/Flash range | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invader 20MP | Best overall | 20MP photo / 720p video | 80ft low-glow IR | $29.98 sale / $59.95 list |
| 12MP Low Glow | Best budget | 12MP photo / 720p video | 70ft PIR detection | Often under $20 |
1. Tasco Invader 20MP — Best Overall
Tasco Invader 20MP
- 20MP photos with a 0.5-second trigger speed, per Bushnell's own Tasco product page.
- 80-foot low-glow night illumination range, powered by 4 AA batteries.
- 2-year warranty — the longest coverage in Tasco's current lineup.
- Listed as out of stock directly from Bushnell as of this writing; check Amazon or Walmart for current availability.
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The Invader 20MP is the newer, better-specced half of Tasco’s current lineup — a real step up from the 12MP model in resolution and trigger speed, and it comes with the only 2-year warranty in the catalog. The out-of-stock status direct from Bushnell isn’t unusual for a budget camera between restocks, but it’s worth checking third-party retailers for current price and availability rather than assuming the manufacturer’s listed $29.98 sale price is guaranteed elsewhere.
2. Tasco 12MP Low Glow — Best Budget
Tasco 12MP Low Glow
- 12MP photos and 720p video with a 70-foot PIR motion sensor range.
- Roughly 12 months of battery life on 4 AA batteries per its listed specs.
- Regularly discounted well under $20 at retailers like Walmart.
- No published trigger-speed figure, unlike the Invader 20MP's stated 0.5 seconds.
At its typical discounted price, the 12MP Low Glow is priced closer to an impulse buy than a serious piece of hunting gear — which is exactly its appeal if the goal is testing a new camera location before committing real money to a pricier unit. The trade-off is a lower resolution and no stated trigger speed, so treat it as a placeholder camera rather than a primary one if catching a fast-moving animal at the right moment actually matters.
What to know before you buy Tasco
- The current lineup is genuinely small. Two models, both non-cellular, both capped at 720p video — Tasco doesn’t currently sell a 4K, WiFi, or cellular camera, unlike Bushnell’s own Core series or most other budget brands covered on this site.
- A lot of what’s searchable isn’t current stock. Independent reviews and older listings covering 3MP-to-8MP Tasco models reflect a past generation, not what Bushnell currently sells under the Tasco name — check the megapixel count against the 12MP or 20MP figures above before buying.
- Tasco sits between Simmons and Bushnell in the same corporate family. Simmons’s trail camera line is fully discontinued (see our Simmons trail camera coverage), Bushnell’s own Core lineup is actively developed, and Tasco is the thin middle ground — alive, but with a catalog a fraction of the size.
- Stock varies by retailer. The Invader 20MP was listed as out of stock directly from Bushnell at the time of writing; check current availability and pricing on Amazon before assuming the manufacturer’s listed price holds elsewhere.
Which Tasco camera should you buy?
- Best overall, better specs and warranty: Invader 20MP — 20MP, 0.5s trigger, 80ft low-glow IR, 2-year warranty, $29.98 sale / $59.95 list.
- Lowest cost, single-trail testing: 12MP Low Glow — 12MP, 70ft PIR range, often under $20.
The bottom line
Tasco’s trail camera name still gets searched nearly 3,000 times a month, but the brand Bushnell actually sells today is a two-model budget lineup — the Invader 20MP and the 12MP Low Glow — with no cellular, WiFi, or 4K option. That makes it a reasonable pick if the goal is the lowest possible per-camera cost for covering extra trails, and a poor fit if you need the connectivity or resolution that brands like GardePro or SpyPoint offer at a similar price point. Just make sure whatever Tasco listing you’re looking at is one of these two current models, not leftover stock from an older generation — see our full best trail camera rankings for how Tasco compares to the rest of the field.