HornCoreHornCore Gear that survives the season.

Only what earns its keep.

Cameras, trackers and sensors. Every gadget answers the same two questions: does it survive the weather, and does it save a trip. No to either is a no.

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Trail cameras, scales, records software, GPS, and connectivity.

GPS livestock trackers: a sceptical look at whether a small place needs one
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GPS livestock trackers: a sceptical look at whether a small place needs one

Collar or tag, battery life against update frequency, and coverage at the property being the real constraint.

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Chris D.
August 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Trail cameras for a homestead, not for deer
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Trail cameras for a homestead, not for deer

Watching a gate, a calving pen, or whatever is killing chickens — plus the cellular subscription nobody mentions.

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Chris D.
August 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Water level sensors: what they save is a trip, not money
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Water level sensors: what they save is a trip, not money

Float, pressure or ultrasonic — and the rural connectivity problem that decides whether the alert arrives in time.

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Chris D.
August 11, 2026 · 4 min read