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When you spend real time behind glass, a shaky setup wears you out fast. The Nikon Compact Outdoor Tripod solves that without weighing down your pack, tipping the scale at just 32.8 ounces. It runs four aluminum alloy leg sections that collapse to 15.75 inches for travel and stretch out to 49.61 inches when you need the height. With a recommended load capacity of 5.5 pounds, it handles most spotting scopes, binoculars, and lightweight cameras with room to spare.
The fully adjustable 360-degree aluminum ball head is the heart of this thing. A quick-release plate lets you lock your optic in and pop it off in seconds, and the comfortable grip handle makes panning and tilting feel smooth instead of jerky. You also get versatile 90-degree tilt, clearly marked rotation indicator graduations for repeatable moves, and twin bubble levels, one on the leg base and one on the head, so getting level is quick even on uneven ground.
Stability is where a field tripod earns its keep. The ABS leg locks hold each section firmly at the length you set, and the non-skid feet grab onto slick or wet surfaces so you are not fighting a slipping leg. There is also a central balance hook underneath, which lets you hang your pack or a weight when the wind picks up or you just want a little extra hold on soft terrain.
For backcountry hunting, birding, or general scouting, the packable size is the real draw. It folds down small enough to strap to a pack or tuck in a truck, then sets up in a hurry when game shows up or the light gets right. If you have been glassing off shooting sticks or a wobbly rest, stepping up to a proper platform like this makes long sessions a whole lot easier on your eyes.
It is designed for spotting scopes, binoculars, and cameras, with a recommended load capacity of 5.5 pounds. The 1/4-inch-20 mounting screw and Arca-type quick-release plate cover most standard optic and camera setups. If your binoculars need a tripod adapter, you will want to grab one separately to connect them to the plate.
Fully extended it reaches 49.61 inches, which is comfortable for seated or kneeling glassing and works standing for shorter users. Collapsed it folds down to 15.75 inches, so it straps to a pack or fits in a vehicle without hassle. At just 32.8 ounces, the weight stays reasonable for backcountry trips.
Yes. The 360-degree aluminum ball head has a grip handle and panning bar that make tilting and rotating feel smooth, and there are marked rotation graduations for repeatable positioning. Twin bubble levels help you get set up straight before you start tracking.
It holds up well thanks to ABS leg locks that clamp each section in place and non-skid feet that grab slick or wet surfaces. There is also a central balance hook underneath where you can hang your pack or a weight to steady things when the wind kicks up. That extra ballast makes a real difference on soft or windy ground.
| UPC | 018208167494 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 16749 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.45 |
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