I have the bogpod tripod. Carry for me isn't an issue and it can double as a walking stick if you need or desire. Steady as a rock and adjustable for sitting, kneeling or standing shots. one of my hunting partners is 6'5" and he liked it so much he bought one.

Magic: we are going with the folks at Gander River. I will let you know how we do.

Thanks.

I wanted to offer some advice. I went to Newfoundland in 2005.

You will be doing a lot of walking. The walking is more difficult up there. When you take a step, your foot will sink a little and you will see a small puddle form around your boot. It is as if the sod is floating on water or something.


This sinking of your feet means you actually need to lift you foot higher for the next step. This wears you out quickly. Did I mention you will be doing a lot of walking?


I recommend a rubber knee high boot over a Gortex type boot. The Gortex type will eventually get soggy (heavier) because of the type of terrain I mentioned earlier. Heaven forbid you step where a moose stepped. You will be up to your knee in muck and water. Then you will be sloshing around in those wet boots. Besides, the knee high rubber boots are lighter. I wore LaCrosse Alpha Burly's (uninsulated) They were perfect.


Take good rain gear, not the cheap plastic type. the cheap stuff will be ripped to shreds in seconds. There's this stuff they have called tuccamore (sp) or black spruce. You will be calling it something else that would get censored on here. LOL!

It is like a small stunted pine tree with twisty, knarly limbs and roots that will be grabbing at you and tripping you up if you have to walk through it.

With all this mentioned, you may want to travel light. Again, you will be tired from walking.

I personally use a tripod for deer hunting and even took it with me on my trip. Once there, I opted to leave it in camp. I had a small back pack that I ended up taking stuff out of to lighten the load.

I talked to several of the departing hunters and listened to there advice once I was in camp.

If you still feel you need something, I say go with a monopod type. Even though I like the steadiness of a tripod, the monopd could be used as a walking stick. That might be better for you.

I'm basing my recommendation on my trip. perhaps your outfitter will be hunting better terrain. Ask you referances.

Binos, I'd get something small and light. Trust me, you don't need the extra weight.