{"id":226406,"date":"2025-12-08T19:22:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T01:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=226406"},"modified":"2025-12-08T19:23:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T01:23:00","slug":"hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">7<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 1.5 lb mountain-ready kit pairs the Wiser Precision Ridge Warden head, Aziak Backcountry Lite Tripod, and Kowa TSN 550 to slash pack weight while staying rock solid for glassing and real shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-this-ultralight-glassing-tripod-setup-actually-shoots\"><strong>Why This Ultralight Glassing Tripod Setup Actually Shoots<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you spend real time in the mountains, weight stops being an abstract number and becomes something you feel in your hips, your knees, and your lungs. Ounces equal pounds, and pounds equal pain is not a slogan. It is a lesson learned the hard way. This setup exists because of that reality. The Kowa TSN 550 Prominar Spotting Scope, <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-aziak-equipment-backcountry-lite-tripod-and-backcountry-lite-ball-head-product-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup\" title=\"The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aziak Backcountry Lite Tripod<\/a>, and Wiser Precision BT-20 Ridge Warden Ball Tilt Head, combined with your premium binoculars, create what I believe is the lightest truly serious backcountry glassing and shooting platform available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409471-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ultralight backcountry glassing and shooting rig with Seekins Precision rifle, Aziak tripod, Ridge Warden head, Kowa TSN 550, and Swarovski NL Pure binos\" class=\"wp-image-226420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409471-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409471-Enhanced-NR-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409471-Enhanced-NR-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409471-Enhanced-NR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409471-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seekins Precision Rifle shown with Aziak Tripod, Wiser Ridge Warden Ball Head, Kowa TSN-550 spotter, and Swarovski NL Pure binoculars with an Aziak Bino Mount. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-why-this-ultralight-glassing-tripod-setup-actually-shoots\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup\" title=\"The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup\" data-level=\"2\">Why This Ultralight Glassing Tripod Setup Actually Shoots<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-wiser-precision-ridge-warden-head-tiny-weight-big-control\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup\" title=\"The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup\" data-level=\"2\">Wiser Precision Ridge Warden Head: Tiny Weight, Big Control<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-aziak-backcountry-lite-tripod-1-5-lb-mountain-combo-with-muscle\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup\" title=\"The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup\" data-level=\"2\">Aziak Backcountry Lite Tripod: 1.5 lb Mountain Combo With Muscle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-kowa-tsn-550-prominar-compact-spotter-with-real-reach\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup\" title=\"The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup\" data-level=\"2\">Kowa TSN 550 Prominar: Compact Spotter With Real Reach<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-real-world-results-hike-lighter-glass-longer-shoot-better\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup\" title=\"The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup\" data-level=\"2\">Real-World Results: Hike Lighter, Glass Longer, Shoot Better<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-specs-and-weights-for-the-ultralight-glassing-tripod-setup\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup\" title=\"The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup\" data-level=\"2\">Specs And Weights For The Ultralight Glassing Tripod Setup<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-pros-and-cons-for-backcountry-hunters\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup\" title=\"The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup\" data-level=\"2\">Pros And Cons For Backcountry Hunters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-related-reads-from-gunsamerica-digest\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup\" title=\"The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup\" data-level=\"2\">Related Reads from GunsAmerica Digest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=seekins\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup\" title=\"The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup\" style=\"text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;line-height:1;border-radius:9999px;background:#eef4ff;color:#1849a9;border:1px solid #d8e0f0;padding:10px 16px\">\n  \ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Seekins on GunsAmerica\n<\/a>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wiser-precision-ridge-warden-head-tiny-weight-big-control\"><strong>Wiser Precision Ridge Warden Head: Tiny Weight, Big Control<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409460-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Wiser Precision BT-20 Ridge Warden Ball Tilt Head on ARCA mount weighing 3.8 oz\" class=\"wp-image-226421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409460-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409460-Enhanced-NR-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409460-Enhanced-NR-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409460-Enhanced-NR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409460-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Wiser Precision Ridge Warden only weighs 3.8 oz, as shown, and attaches to ARCA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ridge Warden ball head is the heart of the system. As far as I know, there is nothing else on the market that delivers smooth panning, stability, strength, and ARCA compatibility at this weight. It is incredibly light but still feels like a real piece of equipment, not a compromise tool. The pan and tilt movement is smooth and controlled, which matters when you are glassing distant ridgelines for extended periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409452-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ridge Warden head in ball mode leveling a rifle on uneven terrain with sideways ARCA rail\" class=\"wp-image-226422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409452-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409452-Enhanced-NR-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409452-Enhanced-NR-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409452-Enhanced-NR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409452-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Ridge Warden in ballhead mode allows the rifle to be leveled or canted and tilted in any direction. This even works with an ARCA rail that is mounted sideways, as seen on this Seekins rifle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is my favorite lightweight tripod head, bar none, and is worth every penny. It&#8217;s incredibly strong enough to handle my Kowa 99 spotter and shoot off of with a relatively heavy rifle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to lock it into tilt\/pan-only mode for controlled glassing and then instantly unlock full ball movement to level a rifle on uneven terrain matters in the real world, where flat shooting positions are rare. It transitions from glassing to shooting in seconds without swapping hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weight: 3.3 oz (94 g) without handle \/ 3.8 oz (108 g) with carbon-fiber handle <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wiserprecision.com\/products\/bt-20-ridge-warden-ball-tilt-head\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup\" title=\"The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wiser Precision<\/a><br \/>MSRP: $299.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409445-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ridge Warden ball head locked into smooth pan and tilt mode for spotting scope or binos\" class=\"wp-image-226423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409445-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409445-Enhanced-NR-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409445-Enhanced-NR-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409445-Enhanced-NR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409445-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Ridge Warden ball head locks into a panning and tilting mode automatically for glassing with binos or using with a spotting scope. It&#8217;s also incredibly smooth. It unlocks into a ball head for shooting with a rifle. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aziak-backcountry-lite-tripod-1-5-lb-mountain-combo-with-muscle\"><strong>Aziak Backcountry Lite Tripod: 1.5 lb Mountain Combo With Muscle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409455-Enhanced-NR-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Aziak Backcountry Lite Tripod paired with Ridge Warden head for 1.5 lb total carry weight\" class=\"wp-image-226427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409455-Enhanced-NR-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409455-Enhanced-NR-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409455-Enhanced-NR-1-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409455-Enhanced-NR-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409455-Enhanced-NR-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Aziak Backcountry Lite Tripod paired with the Wiser Precision Ridge Warden makes for an incredibly lightweight combo of only 1.5 lbs!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aziak Backcountry Lite Tripod is what makes the entire system viable as both a glassing platform and a shooting rest. This tripod is extremely light yet does not feel fragile. It packs small, deploys fast, and locks up solid. With the Ridge Warden mounted, this setup is stable enough to shoot a full-size rifle from real field positions. This is not theoretical. You can load into it and make precise shots when prone is not an option and terrain forces you into seated or kneeling positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weight: 18.9 oz with short center column, 20.4 oz with long center column. Load capacity: 14 lb Collapse length: 15.5 in. Max height: 45 in (long column) \/ 35 in (short column)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/aziak.com\/products\/backcountry-lite-tripod\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup\" title=\"The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aziak Equipment<\/a><br \/>MSRP: $299.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tripod is purpose-built for backcountry hunters seeking weight savings and serious performance. The carbon-fiber legs, quick-deploy design, and solid 14 lb load capacity make it fully capable for optics or a light rifle when paired with Ridge Warden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kowa-tsn-550-prominar-compact-spotter-with-real-reach\"><strong>Kowa TSN 550 Prominar: Compact Spotter With Real Reach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409458-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Kowa TSN 550 Prominar spotting scope mounted on Aziak tripod for ultralight backcountry use\" class=\"wp-image-226426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409458-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409458-Enhanced-NR-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409458-Enhanced-NR-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409458-Enhanced-NR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409458-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kowa TSN 550 Prominar spotting scope riding perfectly on the ultralight tripod and head for a balanced, fast-tracking setup.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kowa TSN 550 Prominar spotting scope is the perfect match for a lightweight system like this. It keeps overall pack weight down while still delivering optical performance sufficient for long-range spotting. The compact form factor works exceptionally well on this tripod, and the balance point sits right where you want it for smooth tracking.<br \/><br \/>There is a newer version of the Kowa, but the older version has very similar glass, is less expensive, and weighs less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MSRP: $2,099.00 according to standard retail listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the scope mounted, the set remains packable and manageable for long hikes. <span>For binocular glassing, I pair with the most appropriate high-end optics I own (e.g., SIG 10K II for shooting focused or Swarovski NL Pure 12&#215;42 with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aziak.com\/products\/bino-clamp?variant=44326028378285\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup\" title=\"The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aziak bino clamp<\/a>&nbsp;for glassing focused).<\/span> That combo turns the tripod into a rock-solid binocular glassing station, allowing hours behind glass, then easily switching to scope or rifle without breaking down the tripod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409466-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Aziak bino clamp attaching Swarovski NL Pure 12x42 binoculars to Ridge Warden head\" class=\"wp-image-226428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409466-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409466-Enhanced-NR-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409466-Enhanced-NR-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409466-Enhanced-NR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409466-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Aziak Bino clamp is what attaches the Swaro NL Pures to the Ridge Warden Head. It weighs almost nothing and still fits into a bino harness without snagging. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-real-world-results-hike-lighter-glass-longer-shoot-better\"><strong>Real-World Results: Hike Lighter, Glass Longer, Shoot Better<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes this entire setup special is not any single component but how everything works together in the field. You hike lighter. You glass longer. You stabilize better. You shoot more effectively when prone is not an option. There is no wasted weight and no weak link. It is rare to find a setup that legitimately excels at both glassing and shooting without compromise, but this one does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For anyone who takes backcountry hunting seriously and wants to cut weight without sacrificing capability, this setup earns its place. It is not about chasing minimalism for the sake of minimalism. It is about carrying less while doing more, and this system flat out delivers on that promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-specs-and-weights-for-the-ultralight-glassing-tripod-setup\"><strong>Specs And Weights For The Ultralight Glassing Tripod Setup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Head<\/th><td>Wiser Precision BT-20 Ridge Warden Ball Tilt Head<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Weight<\/th><td>3.3 oz (94 g) without handle \/ 3.8 oz (108 g) with carbon-fiber handle<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Mount<\/th><td>ARCA compatible<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>MSRP<\/th><td>$299.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Tripod<\/th><td>Aziak Backcountry Lite Tripod<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Weight<\/th><td>18.9 oz with short center column, 20.4 oz with long center column<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Load Capacity<\/th><td>14 lb<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Collapse Length<\/th><td>15.5 in<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Max Height<\/th><td>45 in (long column) \/ 35 in (short column)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>MSRP<\/th><td>$299.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Spotter<\/th><td>Kowa TSN 550 Prominar<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>MSRP<\/th><td>$2,099.00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-and-cons-for-backcountry-hunters\"><strong>Pros And Cons For Backcountry Hunters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> True 1.5 lb class carry with tripod and head, smooth pan and tilt for hour-long glassing, instant ball-head unlock for leveling rifles, stable enough to shoot from seated and kneeling, packs short and deploys fast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Premium pricing across components, max height limits for tall shooters with short column, load capacity best with light to midweight rifles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-reads-from-gunsamerica-digest\"><strong>Related Reads from GunsAmerica Digest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?s=tripod\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup\" title=\"The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tripod Shooting Tips and Field Positions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?s=spotting+scope\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup\" title=\"The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotting Scopes for Hunters: What Matters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?s=ARCA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-ultralight-glassing-tripod-shooting-setup\" title=\"The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ARCA Rails and Heads for Mountain Rifles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This 1.5 lb mountain-ready kit pairs the Wiser Precision Ridge Warden head, Aziak Backcountry Lite Tripod, and Kowa TSN 550 to slash pack weight while staying rock solid for glassing and real shooting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":83,"featured_media":226420,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4305,4322,1217,1091],"tags":[4468,108,1209,3801,1101],"featured":[],"hunt365":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-226406","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-expert-guides","8":"category-gear-optics","9":"category-hunt365","10":"category-true-pearce","11":"tag-gear-optics","12":"tag-guns","13":"tag-hunt365","14":"tag-spotting-scopes","15":"tag-tripod"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Hunt365 Backcountry Tripod Kit That Cuts Pounds, Not Performance<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We built a 1.5 lb mountain glassing and shooting rig with the Ridge Warden, Aziak Backcountry Lite, and Kowa TSN 550. 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A former professional sponsored 3-Gun and Multigun competitor with multiple championships and titles, True\u2019s shooting career began in long-range and tactical sniper matches\u2014and he still burns powder in precision competitions, now branching into Hunter NRL. A certified firearms instructor who has trained over 10,000 students face-to-face, True has also served on both sides of the courtroom as an attorney and currently as an elected Prosecuting Attorney. He has prosecuted and defended high-profile self-defense and firearms cases, giving him a unique, real-world perspective on the Second Amendment. Outside the courtroom and off the range, True is a true western outdoorsman. A lifelong hunter and rancher, he rides and hunts off his own string of horses and pack animals, chasing elk, mule deer, wolves, coyotes, and anything else in season. 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Experience: \u2013 Professional Shooter \u2013 Sponsored 3-Gun &amp; Multigun competitor with multiple titles and a foundation in long-range and sniper\/tactical matches.\u2013 Firearms Instructor \u2013 Certified instructor with over 10,000 students trained face-to-face.\u2013 Elected Prosecuting Attorney \u2013 Attorney with real-world experience defending and prosecuting self-defense and gun-related cases.\u2013 Hunter &amp; Rancher \u2013 Horseback hunter with a working ranch, passionate about elk, deer, predator, and backcountry hunting.\u2013 Reloading &amp; Ballistics Expert \u2013 Precision reloader and former high-volume competition handloader.\u2013 Optics Authority \u2013 Known for his deep knowledge and unrelenting standards in optics, thermal, and night vision gear.\u2013 Outdoor Creative \u2013 Avid photographer, guitar player, and outdoorsman with a sharp eye for gear and storytelling.\u2013 2A Advocate \u2013 Committed to protecting the Second Amendment and educating Americans about their rights and responsibilities.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/true1911"],"url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/author\/true-pearce\/"}]}},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A7409471-Enhanced-NR-150x100.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/226406","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/83"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=226406"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/226406\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":230574,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/226406\/revisions\/230574"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/226420"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=226406"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=226406"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=226406"},{"taxonomy":"featured","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured?post=226406"},{"taxonomy":"hunt365","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hunt365?post=226406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}