Backcountry Tripods

[robescc]

I am looking for some recommendations on a light tripod for a spotting scope that i can use sitting and standing. I am 6 feet tall and have a straight spotter. I am going on a backcountry elk hunt in October and this is one of the last pieces of gear I need. I would like to stay under the $150 mark.

[BeWitty]

Have you looked at the Vortex Summit SS and Summit XLT?

Good tripods for the money.

[300rum]

I would look at Vortex too.  I picked up a vortex last week and like it (SSP).  The tripods come with the same warranty as their scopes. 

It may be hard to find a tripod that goes to 5 1/2 feet that is stable and that you want to carry.  You may want to try looking through a scope/tripod combo while standing up, imo it is pretty much worthless. 

[swift]

Another vote for Summit SS  i'm using one with a 15x45x65 viper he and it works good but I don't stand and glass ALL sitting !

[Huntsman]

I really like the Promaster tripods. New they run around $250, but I picked up a used one on Amazon for $150.

[BIGMIKE]

Slip compact II, less than 30 dollars and weighs just over a pound. Used one for 3 season until it broke, just bought the same exact one and will use the old one for spate parts. 

[deerhuntr4885]

I always have problems with my tripod. Every time I lock it down and then let go it drops or moves some. Most of the time completely off my target. Any suggestions or is this normal?

[7mag.]

I always have problems with my tripod. Every time I lock it down and then let go it drops or moves some. Most of the time completely off my target. Any suggestions or is this normal?

You need a better head. Try a Manfrotto 700rc2, or an Outdoorsman's, for panheads, or there are a lot of good ball heads on the market.

[nalley112]

i love my vortex high country.. i took the ball head off and put amanfrotto fluid head on it to have very smooth panning. does make it a bit heavier though..

[hollymaster]

Tag

[300rum]

Show us a pic of that when u get a chance.

i love my vortex high country.. i took the ball head off and put amanfrotto fluid head on it to have very smooth panning. does make it a bit heavier though..

[nalley112]

i tried posting a pic but my phone wont let me.. i can send them to someone to post though..

[Jonathan_S]

...this is one of the last pieces of gear I need. I would like to stay under the $150 mark.

Both sentences are hilarious    



In seriousness, I would look at Vortex 

[blackhorn]

Check out this podcast, think you will get your answer.

http://www.grittybowmen.com/gritty-podcasts-blog/2015/12/16/q8r8kl47zpfxy5fqpudoqznpowhov5

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[sagewalker]

Summit SS

[Magnum_Willys]

Got a manfrotto head but geez thing weighs a pound. Wth?

[sirmissalot]

Got a manfrotto head but geez thing weighs a pound. Wth?

Check out the outdoorsmans micro pan head

[nalley112]

Thy do weigh a lot!! The only reason I put a fluid head on my tripod is cause we film our hunt and want our footage very smooth.. I couldn't do it with a ball head cause it was to choppy.