Beginners spotting scope

[daveytech]

I'm having a hard time deciding what spotting scope and tripod I should get for carrying in my pack.

I've never gone backpacking with a spotting scope before, only binocs. I purchased a compact Winchester a few years ago, mainly for checking my targets at the rifle range. I don't really like the tripod that came with it and the optics really are not that great.

Should I just use my cheap Winchester? Is it normal to carry a small tripod while you are hiking/packing? Are larger tripods acceptable to carry in your pack while hunting?

Is there something out there that doesn't cost 1000.00+ that is actually decent?

Thanks,
-Dave

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Dave,
Take a look at the Vortex Nomad http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/vortex.pl?page=vortexnomad paied with the Velbon Luxi F tripod http://www.cameralandny.com/tripods/velbon.pl?page=velbonluxi-f

If there is anything else that I can assist you with please let me know.
Doug
Camera Land
212-753-5128
[email protected]
www.cameralandny.com

 

[ForkWest]

+1 to what Doug said.

 

[daveytech]

Thanks

-Dave