For guiding, i use the Bogen 3221W tripod, with a 3130 head, attached to a Leica 66 scope. Again, it's a heavy setup, but rock solid in windy conditions. I don't carry it when hunting for myself, because i have a rifle to pack. In that case, a carbon or other lighter material would be a better choice. It's the weight of the Bogen that makes it work so well, plus it's unbelievably smooth to operate. Slamdunk