I ended up with the 3+. Went and tried them both and the 3+ was just super easy to use.

I like the element and the pulse as well though.

I was going to go with the tracker 3 but don't like multi burial function on it. Price really isn't an issue so I would rather have the latest technology.

As as for the battery everything else I...

Ok so I am going to upgrade the wife's and my beacons. We are currently using BCS Trackers.

I'm stuck between the Ortovox 3+ and the Mammut Element. I love the single AA and ease of use of the 3+...