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Big Game Hunting => Backcountry Hunting => Topic started by: robescc on September 21, 2015, 10:09:14 PM

Title: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: robescc on September 21, 2015, 10:09:14 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: BeWitty on September 22, 2015, 07:39:14 AM: Have you looked at the Vortex Summit SS and Summit XLT?

Good tripods for the money.
Title: Re: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: 300rum on September 22, 2015, 07:53:18 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: swift on September 22, 2015, 08:14:03 AM: 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 !
Title: Re: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: Huntsman on September 22, 2015, 12:49:34 PM: I really like the Promaster tripods. New they run around $250, but I picked up a used one on Amazon for $150.
Title: Re: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: BIGMIKE on September 24, 2015, 10:03:46 PM: 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. ;)
Title: Re: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: deerhuntr4885 on September 25, 2015, 11:37:12 PM: 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?
Title: Re: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: 7mag. on September 26, 2015, 08:13:50 AM: Quote from: deerhuntr4885 on September 25, 2015, 11:37:12 PM
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.
Title: Re: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: nalley112 on October 23, 2015, 07:40:49 PM: 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..
Title: Re: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: hollymaster on October 23, 2015, 07:53:19 PM: Tag
Title: Re: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: 300rum on October 23, 2015, 10:38:50 PM: Show us a pic of that when u get a chance.

Quote from: nalley112 on October 23, 2015, 07:40:49 PM
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..
Title: Re: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: nalley112 on December 22, 2015, 09:52:36 PM: i tried posting a pic but my phone wont let me.. i can send them to someone to post though..
Title: Re: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: Jonathan_S on December 23, 2015, 10:58:22 AM: Quote from: robescc on September 21, 2015, 10:09:14 PM
...this is one of the last pieces of gear I need. I would like to stay under the $150 mark.

Both sentences are hilarious :lol4:

In seriousness, I would look at Vortex :tup:
Title: Re: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: blackhorn on December 23, 2015, 11:14:15 AM: 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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Title: Re: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: sagewalker on December 23, 2015, 12:05:22 PM: Summit SS
Title: Re: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 23, 2015, 12:19:16 PM: Got a manfrotto head but geez thing weighs a pound. Wth?
Title: Re: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: sirmissalot on December 23, 2015, 12:59:56 PM: Quote from: Magnum_Willys on December 23, 2015, 12:19:16 PM
Got a manfrotto head but geez thing weighs a pound. Wth?

Check out the outdoorsmans micro pan head
Title: Re: Backcountry Tripods
Post by: nalley112 on December 23, 2015, 01:03:38 PM: 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.