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AutoGOD · 11-13-2015, 01:47 PM

I have a Manfrotto 055 and there is a really great strap available for these sold as an optional extra. (Manfrotto MSTRAP-1 Tripod Shoulder Strap MB MSTRAP-1 B&H Photo)

r0ckstarr · 11-13-2015, 05:49 PM

I carry mine in the trunk of my car. I try to use it, but it just gets annoying when walking through thick brush or rough trails. I have a spot to carry it on my camera bag, but it either ends up sliding out of position on the bag, or just being useless for me. In the time it takes to set it up, chances are that I would have missed the wildlife.

**Scorpio71GR** · 11-14-2015, 05:06 AM

Mine came with a bag that has a shoulder strap. I usually leave it in the bag until I get to my spot where I need to set up. When hiking I uses a monopod instead.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-17-2015, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by jaieger

How do you guys carry your tripods in the field?

My man does that.

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-17-2015, 09:32 AM

Right, and you never did learn to tie a tie, did you? You had your man do it. Lazy bugger.

mikeSF · 11-17-2015, 11:36 AM

i'm low tech, i rest it on one shoulder, fishin' pole style. When that arm gets tired, i switch arms. What is this carrying strap you speak of?

**Nakedgun** · 11-17-2015, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by mikeSF

i'm low tech, i rest it on one shoulder, fishin' pole style. When that arm gets tired, i switch arms. What is this carrying strap you speak of?

Perhaps this one? TRIPOD SHOULDER STRAP 1 MB MSTRAP-1 - Accessories | Manfrotto

mikeSF · 11-17-2015, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by Nakedgun

Perhaps this one? TRIPOD SHOULDER STRAP 1 MB MSTRAP-1 - Accessories | Manfrotto

i was just teasing. i don't want to use a shoulder strap.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-22-2015, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Right, and you never did learn to tie a tie, did you? You had your man do it. Lazy bugger

Someone has to create and maintain employment opportunities you know...

**microlight** · 11-22-2015, 04:03 PM

In my rucksack - I have a small Velbon that is light and fits in there well - I've had it since my MX days. I also take three Tumble Tots bean bags (bought for the princely sum of £4.99) as an alternative, which serve well if there is something convenient to put them on.

f22 · 12-18-2015, 09:38 AM

I like the pack mule, mountain goat, or yak, depending on the conditions. LOL

I put Velcro strap around the legs and attach it to a carry strap from an old rifle bag.

---------- Post added 12-18-15 at 10:17 AM ----------

I like the pack mule, mountain goat, or yak, depending on the conditions. LOL

I put Velcro strap around the legs and attach it to a carry strap from an old rifle bag.

charchri4 · 12-18-2015, 11:52 AM

Mine is in an old skate board caring sling thingy that got left behind when empty nest started.

Unregistered User · 12-20-2015, 07:54 PM

My Slik Pro 700DX tripod came with a flimsy carry bag, which isn't long enough for anything but the tripod. I keep a Giotto MH 1300 ball-head attached to it permanently, which adds another five inches or so to the overall collapsed length. So I got a "tactical shotgun case" from CheaperThanDirt.com, selected because it was the right length. When I'm not carrying around the camera attached to the tripod by hand, I keep the tripod in that shotgun bag. Good, strong, abrasion resistant, "ballistic nylon" outer, soft but heat resistant inner (you know how that tripod barrel heats up with continuous use). About thirty bucks or so.

f22 · 01-20-2016, 10:09 AM

Oben Tripod sling. I unclip the bottom loops that goes around the legs, and then attach it around the top while I'm using the tripod.

**ffking** · 01-20-2016, 10:36 AM

getting to site, by hand - at site,

for longer distances at site - over my shoulder with legs extended but folded in and camera mounted

for shorter distances at site - by one leg

01-20-2016, 10:09 AM	#44
f22 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 117	Oben Tripod sling. I unclip the bottom loops that goes around the legs, and then attach it around the top while I'm using the tripod. Last edited by f22; 01-20-2016 at 10:18 AM.

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11-13-2015, 01:47 PM	#31
AutoGOD New Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 19	I have a Manfrotto 055 and there is a really great strap available for these sold as an optional extra. (Manfrotto MSTRAP-1 Tripod Shoulder Strap MB MSTRAP-1 B&H Photo)

11-13-2015, 05:49 PM	#32
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	I carry mine in the trunk of my car. I try to use it, but it just gets annoying when walking through thick brush or rough trails. I have a spot to carry it on my camera bag, but it either ends up sliding out of position on the bag, or just being useless for me. In the time it takes to set it up, chances are that I would have missed the wildlife.

11-14-2015, 05:06 AM	#33
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,037	Mine came with a bag that has a shoulder strap. I usually leave it in the bag until I get to my spot where I need to set up. When hiking I uses a monopod instead.

11-17-2015, 08:46 AM	#34
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by jaieger How do you guys carry your tripods in the field? My man does that.

11-17-2015, 09:32 AM	#35
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Right, and you never did learn to tie a tie, did you? You had your man do it. Lazy bugger.

11-17-2015, 11:36 AM	#36
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	i'm low tech, i rest it on one shoulder, fishin' pole style. When that arm gets tired, i switch arms. What is this carrying strap you speak of?

11-17-2015, 05:29 PM	#37
Nakedgun Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,366	Originally posted by mikeSF i'm low tech, i rest it on one shoulder, fishin' pole style. When that arm gets tired, i switch arms. What is this carrying strap you speak of? Perhaps this one? TRIPOD SHOULDER STRAP 1 MB MSTRAP-1 - Accessories \| Manfrotto

11-17-2015, 05:53 PM	#38
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	Originally posted by Nakedgun Perhaps this one? TRIPOD SHOULDER STRAP 1 MB MSTRAP-1 - Accessories \| Manfrotto i was just teasing. i don't want to use a shoulder strap.

11-22-2015, 12:30 PM	#39
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Right, and you never did learn to tie a tie, did you? You had your man do it. Lazy bugger Someone has to create and maintain employment opportunities you know...

11-22-2015, 04:03 PM	#40
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	In my rucksack - I have a small Velbon that is light and fits in there well - I've had it since my MX days. I also take three Tumble Tots bean bags (bought for the princely sum of £4.99) as an alternative, which serve well if there is something convenient to put them on.

12-18-2015, 09:38 AM	#41
f22 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 117	I like the pack mule, mountain goat, or yak, depending on the conditions. LOL I put Velcro strap around the legs and attach it to a carry strap from an old rifle bag. ---------- Post added 12-18-15 at 10:17 AM ---------- I like the pack mule, mountain goat, or yak, depending on the conditions. LOL I put Velcro strap around the legs and attach it to a carry strap from an old rifle bag.

12-18-2015, 11:52 AM	#42
charchri4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sunny SW Minnesota Posts: 282	Mine is in an old skate board caring sling thingy that got left behind when empty nest started.

12-20-2015, 07:54 PM	#43
Unregistered User Guest	My Slik Pro 700DX tripod came with a flimsy carry bag, which isn't long enough for anything but the tripod. I keep a Giotto MH 1300 ball-head attached to it permanently, which adds another five inches or so to the overall collapsed length. So I got a "tactical shotgun case" from CheaperThanDirt.com, selected because it was the right length. When I'm not carrying around the camera attached to the tripod by hand, I keep the tripod in that shotgun bag. Good, strong, abrasion resistant, "ballistic nylon" outer, soft but heat resistant inner (you know how that tripod barrel heats up with continuous use). About thirty bucks or so.

01-20-2016, 10:36 AM	#45
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	getting to site, by hand - at site, for longer distances at site - over my shoulder with legs extended but folded in and camera mounted for shorter distances at site - by one leg