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My old tripod needs to be retired. What manufactures should I be looking at for packable tripods that are stable. What do you guys like?

Slik Sprint Pro EZ - 2lbs 13oz’s.

sirui with va-5 head.

I use the Slik Sprint mini, with the VA-5 head. But mostly spot from a helinox chair one......

Been using a carbon Slik for years with good success. Very stable. If replacing it today, I'd just get something from Cameraland. They'll have a sale some time.

vortex summit ss-p with a Swaro atm 65hd .... seems to work ok. (I've also put a swaro ats 80 on it and it is ok as well)

this is what I'm using as well when I'm using a bigger spotter- it's the T-25X, I take the lower legs off to shave a little weight as I'm sitting and don't need them

if going very ultralight (and not using a bigger spotter) I use one of these

https://kramerdesignscorp.com/Granite_Peak_Tripod.html

Outdoorsmans

https://outdoorsmans.com/collections/tripods

How did you like the ats 80???





Take care, Willie

What’s not to like about the Ats 80? I had the ATS 80 but for my build and how I use my spotters I found I preferred the STS 80 and that’s what I now own and use.

I really love the ATS 80, but I found it heavy (for me) to pack around so I finally got a ATM 65 (a little less bulky and lighter). I like the 25-50 eye piece vs the 20-60 (I have both). I like the 80 when I'm staying closer to my mode of transportation.... it's wonderful to look through. I have liked the angled eyepiece when sitting and glassing, however I havent spent a lot of time trying the Straight eyepieces and surely would like that too. I switch between my Binos (10x42's) and the spotter when sitting, so the angled eye on the spotter keeps it a little lower and out of the way when I pull up the binos. my neck gets a little tired from the down position after long periods.... I would like to spend some time trying the STS scopes (my buddy has one, maybe I'll switch for a bit this year) ...

Really Right Stuff because I know it is 100% bomber and they stand behind it 100%. But it is expensive.

Two Vets because it is a knockoff off RRS and at a good price.Can't speak for the warranty.

Thanks guys. Bought the ats 80, very pleased.



Take care, Willie