Preferred Glassing Tripod for Backpack Hunting?

[sp6x6]

I run a Aoko at 19 oz. have a outdoorsman mtn on it. Have outdoorsman also.I run pic adapter for rifle if needed.Run my 15,s bin or my STC.

 

[rdennisrobert1]

Switching to a lighter tripod definitely makes sense, especially if you're using it mainly for your spotting scope now. The Vortex Summit aluminum tripod is a solid choice. It's lightweight and offers good stability without breaking the bank. Another option you might consider is the Manfrotto BeFree Advanced. It's compact, lightweight, and sturdy, making it a great value for the price. For a bit more budget-friendly option, the Slik Sprint Pro II might be worth a look. It's lightweight and offers decent stability for a spotting scope.
Unfortunately, I can't provide direct links, but checking out local classifieds or online marketplaces like eBay or Craigslist might help you find a good deal on these tripods.
Happy hunting for the perfect tripod!

 

[NFW]

So I replied back in August, after getting my surui 124st. Having used it for some time now and some review on it. So I got it to do two things one be able to shoot and also serve for spotting with my vortex 14x39 I will say it has been amazing for that we had a few days of wind blowing 20-25 mph and was still glassing well well over a couple of miles. So I would say it's definitely heavy duty. I would also add and coming in at 2-1/2lb I beleive she's stocky. Now recently I tried shooting my 10 lb rifle off it and I was throwing all kinda groups. Now this could have been me where I have not practiced with it enough but i will say i can't seem to get everything tight enough to really lock it down to have a rock solid rest. So in that department I've been pretty disappointed. Maybe I need to practice more but I can see why the designated shooting tripods are a lot bigger.

In my conclusions the Sirui 124st is definitely a heavy duty tripod for spotting so you can look at some smaller lighter options if you want to cut down on weight and size.