How would/do you attach a tripod to a pack?
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i put two legs under the external compression straps of my eberlestock GSII. easy in and easy out. hasn't fallen out, yet.
If I recall correctly, that pack has a pouch system in it that allows you to carry a weapon like the elberstock butt bucket. If you aren' using it for your gun a tripod would fit in there perfectly. In fact, the inner section on that bag would serve to hold a tripod as you could trap it between the clam shell system and the pack even if you have a gun in the butt bag as designed. And of course the simple way is to use 550 cord and tie it to the molle to tie the tripod to the pack.
What tripod length? I can fit my spotting scopes and tripod from Precision Rifle Solutions inside my packs, no need to hang the tripod off the outside.
But if you must, like was said by someone else, run the legs under compression straps, snug them up to hold it on. Not sure if that pack has true compression straps so if not, I prefer lashing/webbing straps with buckle, holds skis, tools, tent poles a whole host of kit on outside of my pack. Another option is bungee cord with toggles. Velcro straps I find poor in wet and cold, freezes up and fails to stick but it will work.
If your tripod is something like 3/4 gear used in production companies with camera work, big and heavy, I laid it horizontal on the top of the main pack compartment under the top lid and lashed it down with several webbing straps. The issue is, it stuck out a great amount on each side and would hit and stick on trees and brush, but due to its length and weight, had to be carried that way.
But if you must, like was said by someone else, run the legs under compression straps, snug them up to hold it on. Not sure if that pack has true compression straps so if not, I prefer lashing/webbing straps with buckle, holds skis, tools, tent poles a whole host of kit on outside of my pack. Another option is bungee cord with toggles. Velcro straps I find poor in wet and cold, freezes up and fails to stick but it will work.
If your tripod is something like 3/4 gear used in production companies with camera work, big and heavy, I laid it horizontal on the top of the main pack compartment under the top lid and lashed it down with several webbing straps. The issue is, it stuck out a great amount on each side and would hit and stick on trees and brush, but due to its length and weight, had to be carried that way.
With my Eberlestock X3, I slide it under the side compression straps and put the feet in the side pouch (drink/dump pouch). Sinch it down and it stays in tight with the pack, so it doesn't flop around. This works well for a compact tripod.
The pack does have a compartment for a rifle but i do put my rifle in it. I need to measure the bipod in its closed position but i think its about 18-20 inches, its an aluminum camera tripod. Thanks for the linjs too, I didnt know they made pouches for a tripod...
