Best Glassing/spotting tripod?

[Makumiya]

Thinking about trying one out this year.

So many different options, especially on amazon.

Don’t really care about brands. Looking for someone lightweight and sturdy.

Not looking to spend more than $200

Any recommendations?

[wildwoods]

Not much point to light weight and sturdy if you have poor glass. I would save my pennies and go up a few weight classes when you have more $$$ to throw at a scope. I fear you may waste your $200 if not.

[calgarychef]

Originally Posted by wildwoods

Not much point to light weight and sturdy if you have poor glass. I would save my pennies and go up a few weight classes when you have more $$$ to throw at a scope. I fear you may waste your $200 if not.

He’s looking for a tripod recommendation...

[sailor]

Originally Posted by Makumiya

Thinking about trying one out this year.

So many different options, especially on amazon.

Don’t really care about brands. Looking for someone lightweight and sturdy.

Not looking to spend more than $200

Any recommendations?

If you specified Max weight and height that would help

[Makumiya]

For this season, I would probably use them with a pan head for my binos. Probably invest in a med range/size spotter

[Patrickn]

I have a Sirui tripod I ordered from Omer at precision optics. You’ll be spending in the $200-300 range, but better to spend a bit more now than have to upgrade later. Email Omer and tell him what you’re looking for. He’s pretty knowledgeable.

[huntinstuff]

Ive used a Primos trigger stick tripod for years

The trick is to wipe the legs with a dry cloth and keep them clean.

About $225

They adjust well on uneven ground.

[wildwoods]

Originally Posted by calgarychef

He’s looking for a tripod recommendation...

Facepalm. Oops

In that case stay away from vortex lightweight junk. Very poor handling.

[Makumiya]

Originally Posted by Patrickn

I have a Sirui tripod I ordered from Omer at precision optics. You’ll be spending in the $200-300 range, but better to spend a bit more now than have to upgrade later. Email Omer and tell him what you’re looking for. He’s pretty knowledgeable.

Thanks, checking out Sirui now, looks legit.

[Makumiya]

Originally Posted by wildwoods

Facepalm. Oops

In that case stay away from vortex lightweight junk. Very poor handling.

Thank you, I needed to hear this, I wanted to check out their High Country, but just had a gut feeling that it might be junk. (not their "realm" of expertise)

[Jtenkink]

I haven't used one myself but I saw a few Manfrotto tripods at BestBuy that were under $200. One collapsed down to 14" I think, 5 section legs and weighted just over 2lbs. Looked pretty handy for backpacking but I'm not sure how stable it would be, 8.8lbs max load I believe. Anyone have any experience with the smaller Manfrottos? I know they make some fairly high end tripods but curious if the cheaper ones from them are any good for mountain glassing.