![]() ![]() It’s got a minimum height of 11.3 inches and a maximum height of 62.8 inches. The High Country is an Aluminum legged tripod with 3 leg sections and 3 leg angles, all controlled by a flip lever system. Coming in at 4.0 pounds with the included pan head it keeps things lightweight without sacrificing stability. It’s called the High Country II and it’ll go wherever you’re willing to take it. Vortex also offers a more budget friendly option for their tripods. 22 pounds is the maximum load on this tripod. Included is a 2 way pan head with an Arca-Swiss head mount. The Ridgeview has 3 leg sections and 3 leg angles with a twist lock design requiring a 1/4 turn. Meaning that a hunter can actually stand up and glass off of this tripod. It’s got a maximum height of 73.8 inches and a minimum height of 8.3 inches. This carbon fiber legged tripod comes in at 3.0 pounds on the nose with the included pan head. Ridgeview Carbon Tripod Kitįor those looking for a little more height and are willing to carry a tad more weight, the Ridgeview Carbon Tripod from Vortex is the ticket. The leg locks are a twist design only requiring a 1/4 turn. There are 4 leg sections and 3 leg angles. The legs of the Summit are made of Carbon Fiber to keep the weight down. ![]() This is definitely more of a sit down and glass type of tripod instead of one a hunter could stand up and use. It’s got a maximum height of 53.3 inches and a minimum height of 6.3 inches. The Summit weighs in at 2.5 pounds with the included pan head. The Summit Carbon II Tripod Kitwas made for those looking to go in light and come out heavy. Both companies offer a wide variety of choices for all budgets without compromising quality. The two brands we recommend most as far as tripods go are Slik and Vortex. ![]() For 2021 there are a few standout tripods and heads we’d like to mention to help you out on your next western big game hunt. Tripods and tripod heads make good glass, great glass. While the glass is incredibly important, there are some other tools that enhance their ability tenfold. Good glass allows us to survey miles of country without disturbing the animals that walk it. It is the most non-intrusive and effective way of locating big game. Out here in the western United States, a vast majority of us live and die behind our optics when hunting. ![]()
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