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Affordable tripod for backpacking

Posted on 6/29/25 at 3:50 am
Posted by EyeOfTheTiger14
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2013
725 posts
Posted on 6/29/25 at 3:50 am
Looking for an affordable and lightweight tripod and binocular adapter that I can ideally store in a drink pocket of my pack. My binoculars weigh 1.84lbs and I’m trying to stay in the 4lb range between the bino’s, tripod, and adapter. I have been looking at the VORTEX SUMMIT SS-P TRIPODbut it’s a little out of my price range. Can anyone recommend something a little more affordable?
Posted by 257WBY
Member since Feb 2014
7340 posts
Posted on 6/29/25 at 6:22 am to
What do you need the tripod for?
Posted by SulphursFinest
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2015
11458 posts
Posted on 6/29/25 at 6:49 am to
BlackOvis Treeline Carbon Fiber.

I assume for sitting and glassing
Posted by awestruck
Member since Jan 2015
13668 posts
Posted on 6/29/25 at 9:54 am to
quote:

for backpacking
I'd look for something that works with* one or two trekking pole(s).


eta: as a part of a fully functional tripod.
This post was edited on 6/30/25 at 3:18 am
Posted by EyeOfTheTiger14
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2013
725 posts
Posted on 6/29/25 at 10:05 am to
Glassing mostly. I do backpacking scout trips for elk with my friend every year and I’m also currently living in the Pacific Northwest so I’m using them for whale watching. Just looking for a tripod that’s light and packs well.
Posted by 257WBY
Member since Feb 2014
7340 posts
Posted on 6/29/25 at 2:33 pm to
I’ve used a monopod with trigger for 15x. Worked great. Also, consider sitting pack up right and rest binos on top.
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