tripod opinons wanted

[mdbrown]

im looking for a new pod. backpacking, long hours behind the els. im leaning to a slik 613 and a jim white fluid head. im not too sure about a pistol grip. i have never used one. im open for ideas on what to buy.

 

[mdbrown]

do you think the outdoorsman tripod is 125 dollars better than the slik?

 

[fatrooster]

I've never used a slik but every body who has one loves it. I absolutely love my Outdoorsmans tripod. They come in three sizes. Is the weight factor a big issue for you? If it is then I would choose the lightest of the two brands. fatrooster.