Tripods

[jjhunter]

Just curious what types of tripod/head combinations you guys use for binos/spotters.   I looked at and tried a bunch before deciding on the Outdoorsmans medium ultra-light tripod with Outdoorsman pistol grip head.   This combo is awesome and should make a big difference this hunting season.   The only problem is, it is a little too short to glass standing (which I rarely do) but fits in the pack well and is very user friendly.   The pistol grip head is amazing - head and shoulders above any other pistol grip head that I have tried.   I also like option of the legs to adjust in/out individually.

[PacificNWhunter]

Looks like a sweet set up, I have been looking into getting something like that as well. Not sure how much I will use it but I guess it's worth the packing  weight when your arms feel like lead after a few hours of glassing.

[MtnMuley]

A friend of mine has the same setup.  It's fantastic!  I bought a Manfrotto tripod and pistol grip head for my scopes, but find myself leaving it at home most of the time because of the weight.  I resort to the cheap little WalMart tripods that are very lightweight when I'm hiking.  There definately not the most sturdy, but for the price, they get the job done.

[jjhunter]

Did you get the manfrotto head?  Not sure if that is the one I tried at Sportman's or not?  The one I tried was quite a bit heavier than the outdoorsmans.  A guy that I hunted Colorado with last year had some really nice set-ups, but I can't remember the brand.  I am not an expert on tripods at all, but I do know that when I used one of these poutdoordmans for the first time, I was sold.  I have barely even used my 15's because my other tripods sucked so bad........I can't wait to try this baby out in the rocks during bow season!

[MtnMuley]

Yes, I have the Manfrotto head, and it is a lot heavier than yours.  Your outdoorsman is a lifetime tripod that I wish I had instead of mine.  I figured I'd just keep the Manfrotto for videos and non-hiking applications, and look into a top of the line ultralight tripod for hiking.  Another thing, did yours come with that roll-up camo case that you can also put your spotter in?   If so, that's a sweet set-up!

[jjhunter]

I don't have the roll up case.....I keep store my Swaro spotter in the hard case when not in use.  After next weekend, it will be permanently in my pack.    I did not even buy the Neoprene Swaro cover.....too cheap   Hold on, my Top Ramen dinner is boiling over.....

[BC CHASER]

I have the Manfrotto carbon tripod and the Brunton head (Now Manfrotto).  Yes, the two are very heavy but the versatility of them is unbeatable.  I pack mine into the high country all the time and everytime I curse them for there weight but setting up in tight and steep spots I forget about the trouble.  I have been looking at Gitzo's and am contemplating on trying one.  Stay away from the K&K pods.

[Bean Counter]

My Nikon ED 82mm Angled scope sits atop a manfrotto 055v and a Bogen 701rc2 head.