Thanks Randy. The 2530 was my first choice but I went with the 2540 because at 22" folded I can get it in a standard carry on. My whole rig with the Markins plate and BH is about 4.25#. I purchased both both the G1540 and G2540 as well as the Markins M-10 and RRS-B40 for a SXS comparison. The 1540 is nice and light but with the wind in the places I seem to wind up it would get used a lot less. Here's my rig.

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