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Scope/tripod Carrier (1 Viewer)

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Hi,

I'm about to purchase my first scope and was wondering about the best way to carry the scope and tripod when out birding, preferably keeping the scope attached to the tripod.

Any suggestions?

:flyaway:
 
Good question. . .

Perhaps it should be the first question when selecting a scope/tripod for birding:

How do I carry this thing for quick easy views?

--Bob
Kentucky, USA
 
I use a bungy strap fixed to the centre column, the scope (Kowa 823) balances quite nicely by my hip when walking. I also have pipe insulation on the top section of the tripod legs so I can carry the combo on my shoulder without gouging a rut.
 
Keith Dickinson said:
I use a bungy strap fixed to the centre column, the scope (Kowa 823) balances quite nicely by my hip when walking. I also have pipe insulation on the top section of the tripod legs so I can carry the combo on my shoulder without gouging a rut.
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Thanks for the reply Keith. Do you wear the strap across the body or over the shoulder? Also, any particular make?

I think the Swarovski tripod I'm getting has the piping already on the legs. Wearing the combo on the shoulder is ok for short distances I guess?

Cheers,

Rob

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Thanks for your replies.

The Mulepack and Scopac are just what I was looking for!!

I'll check them both out to see which is the better made.

Thanks guys!!
 
POP said:
My own view and I stress my own view is that all of these products are grossly overpriced.

POP
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My idea exactly; I made my own with just two pieces of strap for € 2.50 and it's working perfectly. Even a small rucksack can be carried as well.

Nonetheless I would very much like to have a bag in which the whole combo can be carried, scope attached to tripod I mean, as this would give more protection. I'm now finding myself in golf sport stores to search for a bag like that but as yet with little or no succes. The golf bags I've seen all have an ergonomic network covering the opening in which the golf clubs can be put separately, one in each network hole. This makes other use impossible.
My scope and tripod are not heavy, but carrying them with scope attached by a single screw is asking for trouble. I've had scopes come off and dropping on the ground so I'm particularly sensitive on this.

So a bag it must be; when will we see a good ergonomic one in stores? So I don't have to visit sport stores anymore?

Greetings, Ronald
 
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