Hunting Washington Forum
Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: jjhunter on August 11, 2009, 06:29:03 PM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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. :chuckle: I did not even buy the Neoprene Swaro cover.....too cheap :chuckle: Hold on, my Top Ramen dinner is boiling over..... :chuckle:
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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.
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My Nikon ED 82mm Angled scope sits atop a manfrotto 055v and a Bogen 701rc2 head.
