back packing tri pod

Bigbull13 · Dec 1, 2017

Here in the next month or so I am going to be getting a new spotting scope to take on some back pack hunts. I have done a lot of research on the spotting scope but have no clue what tripod/head to use. I was wondering what some of you are using and the pros and cons of them. I am going to be getting a swaro atx 65mm. I would like the tripod /head to be as light weight as possible without sacrificing stability. I don't necessarily need it to go up to standing height as well. Thanks in advance!

MuddyBoots · Dec 3, 2017

If you have the money for Swaro glass, take a look at Outdoorsmans tripods. They're out of Arizona.

Bigbull13 · Dec 3, 2017

I will. Thanks!

grizzly · Dec 3, 2017

Check out the Sirui T-025x and Promaster xc525c.

I use the included Sirui head and put an Outdoorsman's head on the Promaster legs and have been very happy with both setups.

Grizzly

bbrown · Dec 3, 2017

I have the same scope. I use a Promaster carbon fiber tripod and Benro S2 Head. I bought from S&S archery online. I like the setup very well. I also bought a tripod adapter and extra Benro shoe for my binoculars. Works great for me.

Foxbow · Dec 6, 2017

Silk makes good ones
A little more price friendly

Bigbull13 · Dec 6, 2017

Thanks for all the suggestions! I will be picking my scope up within a couple of weeks and it's nice to know there are more options than what sportsmans warehouse or cabelas has to offer.

Weatherby · Dec 23, 2017

I have the Outdoorsmans Medium tripod and the Slik 624cfl carbon tripod. They are both solid, but the 624cfl has not been heavily tested yet.

I run both Outdoorsmans panheads (standard and micro).

The Outdoorsmans panheads are incredible!

fatrooster · Dec 25, 2017

Another vote for the Outdoorsmans tripod in either extra small with center Rod extension or the medium/small tripod. Both of these can extend high enough when you use your binoculars on the tripod. I prefer the pan head because I like to digiscope and the regular pan head is best for this application in my opinion. The pistol grip is fast and convenient but not as good for digiscope. These tripods are sturdy while being lightweight. Fatrooster.

sagebrush · Dec 27, 2017

Another vote for Slik. Shop photography stores like bhphoto.com. I have a 500 Pro that weighs in at 5.5 lbs. Its rock solid even while standing. I also have a Sprint Pro that weighs in at 2.1 lbs. Not as solid while standing as the 500 but much more backpack friendly.

Way less money than Outdoorsman, Manfrotto, etc, and very high quality.

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