The Tripod Advisor

Most Popular

ALASKA KIT II

Efficient, high-quality tripod kit for any birding scope. The most economical tripod for steady viewing and a weight you can carry.

The Manfrotto MT190X3 is the mosty popular choice in an aluminum tripod for spotting scopes.

The Manfrotto 128RC Fluid Head pans and tilts smoothly.

No sales tax, except to Iowa.

Least Expensive

Vortex Pro GT

This is the least expensive tripod that will work with a spotting scope.

The 3-way quick-release video head lets you pan from side to side, tilt up or down, and smoothly move your scope in any direction.

Vortex Optics, the manufacturer, provides an unlimited lifetime warranty, which covers accidental damage.

No sales tax, except to Iowa.

One Leg

Stilt Monopod Kit

The Stilt is a 3-sectionManfrotto monopod and a light-weight Manfrotto Tilt Head.

Squeeze the trigger handle, and the top section can be raised or lowered. Release to lock in position.

Comes with quick release camera plate system and secondary safety lock. 

No sales tax, except to Iowa.

Swarovski Carbon Fiber Compact

Swarovski CCT Compact

Swarovski's "travel companion" offers comfort, convenience, and light weight.

Easily carry this combo in your hand luggage, as the tripod folds down to 19.7 inches. Yet it has a convenient viewing height of about 66.9 inches.

Weight of legs with head: 3.3 pound
Max. load: 40 lbs.
Max height of legs: 63.8 in.
Tripod length when folded 20.5 in.

No sales tax, except to Iowa.

Swarovski Carbon Fiber Professional

Swarovski Professional

The Swarovski PTH is equipped with a connection that is compatible with the Arca-Swiss system.

If you get the the Swarovski BTX ocular for your ATX scope, it works magnificently with this gimble tripod head.

Weight of legs with head: 4 lb.
Max. load: 46 lb.
Max height of legs: 68.9 in.
Tripod length when folded: 22 in.

No sales tax, except to Iowa.