Gas and grocery bills are taking a bigger dent out of our wallets every month, but that doesn’t mean we have to refinance the mortgage for a lightweight, rock-solid tripod. Vortex’s Mountain Pass Tripod gives a ton of bang for the buck with features more often found on tripods with a comma in the price.
This aluminum tripod handles large binoculars and spotting scopes, alike. It’s purpose built to help anyone make the most of their glassing game. Whether scouting velvet-clad whitetails in late summer, spotting gobblers strutting in spring fields, checking distant targets at the gun range or searching for big game miles from the truck, the Mountain Pass™ Aluminum Tripod Kit delivers the kind of sturdy, smooth and reliable operation that you’d expect in a tripod that costs a lot more.
Capable of supporting a maximum load of 22 pounds, the machined-aluminum design delivers an excellent balance of strength, size and durability. With folded dimensions of 19×4 inches and weighing just 3.1 pounds, it’s super packable. A minimum height of 9 inches and a maximum height of 56 inches also means it’s extremely versatile for glassing while standing, sitting or lying prone.
When the view changes quickly, you need a tripod that can keep up — and the Mountain Pass™ delivers with fast, telescopic legs that adjust independently and lock with a quick flip of a lever. It also comes equipped with a 2-Way Pan Head that securely holds your optic via an Arca-Swiss compatible quick-release system.
The tripod’s intuitive controls allow a full range of motion. Rubber feet give solid footing on slick surfaces and a built-in counterweight hook adds even greater stability in windy conditions. The Mountain Pass™ Tripod Kit also comes with a rubber packing strap and handy carrying case.
The full kit includes:
- Quick-Release Plate with 1/4″-20 Thread
- Rubber Packing Strap
- Counterweight Hook
- Carry Case
- 1.3mm Hex Wrench
As with all Vortex Optics products, this tripod is covered by the legendary VIP Warranty. The company will repair or replace your Vortex® product in the event it becomes damaged or defective — at no charge to you. If they cannot repair your product, they will replace it with a product in perfect working order of equal or better physical condition. Unlimited lifetime warranty. Fully transferable. No receipt needed.
MSRP: $224.99
For more info about the Mountain Pass Tripod and other gear, check out vortexoptics.com.