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I am planning a backpack trip in for the deer opener and trying to save weight. Local options are limited, but Sportsman's did just get 2 of the Vortex Backcountry tripod's in. Seemed fairly cheap(price and quality) but 2.1 lbs is light. Obviously it would work better not fully extended, but any real life experiences out there?

I'd like to know too. Anybody use it?

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I have that tripod and like it. I have a nikon 50ed compact scope I use with it and it has worked great so far. I agree that fully extended it looks kinda weak/flimsy but I haven't used it that way yet. I haven't used it in gale force winds either but between the hook for a weight(water bottle) and holding the head if I have to, it's pretty solid. I've never tried the high-end tripods but I figure any lightweight tripod is going to have it's limitations.