Lightweight Tripod

bowhuntmontana · Jul 16, 2014

I have been researching lightweight tripods a little bit for backpack hunts. I am interested in what you would recommend. I have been looking at the Slik 624CF and like it so far, but it is a little pricey. I am thinking carbon rather than aluminum. Thinking I want to top whatever I go with with an Outdoorsman's pistol grip mount. I know there have to be some guys on here who have gone through this same decision trying to get a good, lightweight, compact tripod. Please share recommendations, opinions and reasoning.

Thanks.

quarterhorse · Jul 17, 2014

I've had a Slik CF for a few years now and like it. Nice size, light and strong.

MinnesotaHunter · Jul 17, 2014

I have had good luck with this tripod. It is under 3 lbs with the head. I switched out the 3-way head for a 2-way (PH-21). I am not sure the ability to put an outdoorsman's head on it, but the combination of stability and weight has been good for me. Checkout the Vortex legs out there too. I have a Vortex Highcountry with the ballhead, and it is a good setup too.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/666427-REG/Vanguard_ALTA_204AP_Alta_204AP_Aluminum_Alloy.html

Bambistew · Jul 17, 2014

MinnesotaHunter said:
I have a Vortex Highcountry with the ballhead, and it is a good setup too.

Have the same, and haven't had any complaints in the 5 years I've been using it. For the weight/height/price, I don't think there are many that compare.

MinnesotaHunter · Jul 17, 2014

I should have asked what you will have on top of it? For a bigger scope (80-90mm / 15-17in long) I like having a handle on the head for panning. It seems to make it a little more controlable for fine adjustments, but this is just my personal preference. IMO, If you are looking at 65mm or smaller, I wouldn't hesitate on a ball head.

jryoung · Jul 17, 2014

Call Schmaltz on this Sinno.

http://predatoroptics.info/catalog/product.asp?pid=1032733&ret_id=1185759

For the price it is a great economical tripod. The ball head is very easy to work with between panning and locking it it. It's not Gitzo carbon fiber, but at $90 this is a killer option.

mrmedora · Jul 17, 2014

I bought the Sinno from Schmaltz too. Really liked it after taking time to get used to how it works. It doesn't leave my pack anymore!

npaden · Jul 17, 2014

I won one of the outdoorsmans medium tripods with the pistol grip head. I felt so bad topping such a nice tripod with my crappy old spotting scope that I upgraded my spotting scope!

I really like it, but not sure I would have spent the $500ish that it would have cost to buy it. (Considering that my old spotting scope was a bushnell that I paid $300 for). Very durable and simple.

noharleyyet · Jul 17, 2014

jryoung said:
Call Schmaltz on this Sinno.

http://predatoroptics.info/catalog/product.asp?pid=1032733&ret_id=1185759

For the price it is a great economical tripod. The ball head is very easy to work with between panning and locking it it. It's not Gitzo carbon fiber, but at $90 this is a killer option.

Yep..

Deleted member 16014 · Jul 17, 2014

Slik Sprint Pro EZ for me. It's no beauty but it's light and cheap enough I don't baby it in the least. I'm sure some of these other suggestions are as good or better. I'm not used to nice tripods, which helps.

bowhuntmontana · Jul 17, 2014

Thanks for the replies. I will do some looking into these suggestions. Not looking to top it with anything larger than a 65mm.

schmalts · Jul 17, 2014

OYOAPOD is a coupon code for $20 off the Sinno tripod on predatoroptics.info
Not a super light tripod but very well made for the price and the ball head is very smooth.

Bulldog0156 · Jul 17, 2014

My vortex tripod weighs 1.8 pounds. Works great with my compact spotter!

sagebrush · Jul 18, 2014

Another vote for the Slik Sprint Pro.

idahofishnhunt · Jul 18, 2014

I have the Slik Sprint Pro

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/507998-REG/Slik_611_845_Sprint_Pro_EZ_Tripod.html

Works pretty good, and a decent price, and is pretty light.

bowhuntmontana · Jul 19, 2014

Thanks for the coupon Schmaltz! I am definitely eyeballing that Sinno. Tough to beat that deal.

jbozahunter · Jul 19, 2014

Light weight tripod....

I bought a Vanguard carbon fiber last year off of Camofire, for just under 200, and it is AWESOME!!!! Came with the pan head, and is light too, I believe about 1 1/2 lbs. I have seen them on there recently for like 189.00. I have two buddies that bought them after they saw mine, and the are very happy with them as well.

Just my .02
Jbo

bowhuntmontana · Jul 26, 2014

Purchased the Sinno. It arrived yesterday and I have been working with it today. Not ultralight, but much lighter than my previous setup. I like the ball head on it. Can't beat the price for the quality and it is very compact. Thanks again for the deal Schmaltz!

jimss · Jul 27, 2014

Take a look at Gizto Travelor Carbon...you won't regret it!

muledeerjunkie · Jul 31, 2014

I just purchased the Sinno from Schmaltz and I'm looking forward to receiving it!

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