Lightweight, yet sturdy high-strength aluminum legs
Legs telescope from 22" to 68" and have height markers
Rubber-covered USR rest that won’t mar firearm finish
Weather-resistant travel bag with shoulder strap included
A stable platform is essential for shooting, photography and wildlife observation. Look to these lightweight, yet sturdy telescoping systems to keep your targets in the viewfinder. Each of the two models is outfitted with high-strength aluminum legs that telescope from 22" to 68" so you can use them while sitting, kneeling or standing. The legs have height markers in 1" increments for quick reference when setting up. Insulated nonslip hand grips are colored safety red and ensure a secure grip in any weather. All come with a rubber-covered USR (Universal Shooting Rest) rest that won’t mar the finish on your firearm. All models come with a weather-resistant travel bag with a shoulder strap. Available:
Bipod – The Bipod model has a head that swivels 360° and includes a hook-and-loop strap that secures the legs together while being carried. Weight: 23 oz.
Tripod – The Tripod model has a head that swivels 360° and includes a hook-and-loop strap that secures the legs together while being carried. Weight: 29 oz.
I have been using the Bog Pod tripod shooting stick for several years now with excellent results.
I just came back from a 7 day elk hunt in Colorado and not only is it a great shooting rest, but was a necessity for me to use as a hiking staff for climbing up and down the mountains every day.
You can't go wrong with the Bog Pod, as you can use it as a monopod, bipod or tripod. I highly recommend it.
I've read other reviews that complain about weight - that's nonsense, the tripod is incredibly light. I've read reviews where the monopod didn't get low enough for a fellow to sit on the ground - well the tripod gets as low as you could want to go (other than prone), and I used it yesterday standing up and it was steady as a rock even though the terrain was very awkward.
Don't try this at home, but the thing is so sturdy that yesterday in the boredom of standing and waiting for a varmint to resurface , I balanced my rifle on it for a hands-free stretch, and it balanced quite easily because of the large soft cradle to set the rifle in.
I also want to mention the handy quick-releases on the legs that allow fast height adjustments. There are even little inch markers to help you get them set without having to physically compare the leg lengths.
I wouldn't say this is the best thing since sliced bread, but for a shaky old cuss like me who gets shakier the longer he tries to hold the rifle up steady, this tripod is just the mojo I need.
Originally bought the tri-pod 2 years ago for a DIY TX Audad hunt, hoping to use for spotting scope, but was surprised by how much they weighed, especially with accessory head, so decided to buy a lightweight backpacking tri-pod for scope/camera, and exchanged Bog Pod tri-pod for bi-pod. Took bi-pod on a CO mule deer hunt this November. Practiced with them to get a feel for how far to extend for various positions. For me, kneeling and sitting can be accomplished without changing extension length, simply be increasing leg angle more for sitting. Very sturdy. Provide very stable rifle rest in all positions. Pivot head is a good feature. Used a rifle sling with QD swivel thru hole on V-rest at top, and sling loop around one leg at bottom. Did a lot of walking with this setup. Red leg sleeves are nice in cold wind/temps for bare hands and thin shooting gloves. As one other reviewer suggested, would deploy much faster with external friction clamps vs. the internal system.
(xk-22-9427) tripod is a good medium duty use device. 1/4-20 allen screw could have had a C clip to keep it in place when switching from V to camera mount use, V is rubber coated plastic and I'm not a fan of plastic parts as they don't last it could have been made of aluminum for better quality. Unknown where it is manufactured. Not for quick setup better for setting up on a stalk.