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Check out the video for a real-world demo—from shooting prone to glassing, you’ll see why this tripod is a backcountry game‑changer. For anyone seeking a lightweight, reliable platform for optics or rifles, the Ridgeline Tripod earns a top spot in my kit.
If you’re on the hunt for one of the stiffest‑for‑weight tripods around, the Aziak Ridgeline Tripod delivers big time. This ultralight carbon fiber powerhouse tips the scales at just 20 oz (with integrated head), yet supports up to 14 lb—making it a true stalwart in the backcountry.
I’ve literally put my full body weight on it and it handled it fine. Though its 36″ max height keeps it from being a stand‑up tripod, sitting or kneeling shots are effortless. It could be used as an ultra‑tall bipod for rifles.
It’s not just for shooting: this thing is perfect for glassing with binoculars or a spotting scope. With its minimum height of 5.5″, oversized rubber feet, and three-leg-angle settings (21°, 52°, 82°), you’re equipped for rocky ridges to soft meadows.
Specs at a glance:
- Weight: 20 oz (with integrated Arca lever‑lock ball head)
- Load capacity: 14 lb
- Maximum height: 36″
- Minimum height: 5.5″
- Collapsed length: 22″
- Collapsed diameter: 2.2″
- Leg sections: 2; Diameters: 7/8″ → 3/4″
- Leg angles: 21°, 52°, 82° (with 1/4‑turn leg locks)
- Feet: Oversized rubber
- Finish: Black & graphite; Made in China
MSRP $349.99
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