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Saturday, January 2, 2010

UltraPod Camera Tripod and Hiking Pole Mount

From time to time I’ve been thinking about getting some type of camera tripod or mount to bring with me on hikes and backpacking trips.  I was thinking of getting a “Stick Pic” (Click for here for The Stick Pic web site) which is a tiny camera mount ring that fits on the end of your walking stick.  It weighs practically nothing and lets you steady the camera on your pole or hold the pole out and take a picture or yourself.  When I saw a recent post by pig-monkey.com reviewing the new versions of the Stick Pick (http://pig-monkey.com/2010/01/06/the-new-stickpic/) I almost purchased one ($11.99 +SH on there web site).  It looks like a great little gadget. 

But before I did, the very next day I happened to be at REI and I saw this little device – the “UltraPod” tripod.ultrapod  This tiny tripod weighs about 2.6 oz. (6 x 1.25 inches). It has a Velcro strap built into it so that when the legs of the tripod are folded up, the thing can be strapped onto a hiking pole or a tree limb.  The camera mount is on a ball socket that lets the camera angle be easily adjusted any which way.  So far this little device is working out well. 

Watch this video of the UltraPod ….

 

Purchase the UltraPad at REI

 

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3 comments:

  1. CameraJune 25, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I ordered Ravelli APGL4 New Professional Tripod with Adjustable Pistol Grip Head and Heavy Duty Carry Bag and am truly impressed. This is a sturdy, well constructed tripod that performs beyond my expectations for this price. The pistol grips by themselves can cost more than this entire setup.
    Rex
    ravelli apgl4

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  2. North Carolina OttoMay 23, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    Thanks so much for the help. I have been looking for a camera Tripod and something to hold my camera for me so I can take pictures and video of myself while on the trail. At first I heard about the Stick Pic and then thought about getting a telescoping camera extender. Now I am definitely thinking about getting this! It's an all in one deal and a great weight for compared to others.

    Otto

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