tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358268610162547871.post1056968274293369899..comments2023-06-22T10:12:01.538+01:00Comments on ABC2EBC: Camera for Return to Base CampAstihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01185650113593116242noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358268610162547871.post-52826787033766056662013-02-26T14:33:23.711+00:002013-02-26T14:33:23.711+00:00"no more than a few pound"?!! That's..."no more than a few pound"?!! That's a tremendous weight to lug around for hours at a time. My entire kit - both checkin bag and rucksack should not exceed 12-15 kilos. Maximum. I'm not a big hulking guy like you, I'm a delicate flower.Astihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185650113593116242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358268610162547871.post-88598095499628423722013-02-26T14:30:16.187+00:002013-02-26T14:30:16.187+00:00That monopod does look nice- and I see that for st...That monopod does look nice- and I see that for stability, the bottom is like a ski stick. I have no idea what that thing is called.Broklynitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893561593977161621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358268610162547871.post-50028216687510597602013-02-26T14:28:45.430+00:002013-02-26T14:28:45.430+00:00As for weight, I meant a telescoping aramid/alumin...As for weight, I meant a telescoping aramid/aluminum combo- strong but no more than a few pounds.Broklynitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893561593977161621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358268610162547871.post-45627006035563221012013-02-26T10:45:48.686+00:002013-02-26T10:45:48.686+00:00I think I want the height that a tripod/monopod wi...I think I want the height that a tripod/monopod will give me. But I'll consider buying one and try it out on a more local hike. Thanks for the idea Ade.Astihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185650113593116242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358268610162547871.post-65435606004631972942013-02-26T10:43:11.813+00:002013-02-26T10:43:11.813+00:00Hi Asti, have you thought about a beanbag instead....Hi Asti, have you thought about a beanbag instead. Hugely stable and you can sit on it, freeze it to use on bruises and use as a pillow too :-)Bexupnorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13180934324664838975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358268610162547871.post-62775779411791249172013-02-25T20:12:44.096+00:002013-02-25T20:12:44.096+00:00This one looks tasty...http://www.wexphotographic....This one looks tasty...http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-gitzo-gm1130mt-monotrek-monopod-walking-stick-with-belt-clip/p1026583 but still te problem of holding it steadyAstihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185650113593116242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358268610162547871.post-54025989759606383702013-02-25T20:06:47.492+00:002013-02-25T20:06:47.492+00:00I'll look into that but don't forget that ...I'll look into that but don't forget that weight is an important factor. Plus we're talking about time lapse over ~45 minutes.Astihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185650113593116242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358268610162547871.post-88897720226618393412013-02-25T20:04:50.269+00:002013-02-25T20:04:50.269+00:00Idle thought. Since everything has to be schlepped...Idle thought. Since everything has to be schlepped, rather than a tripod, buy a telescopic monopod which can also be used as a hiking staff/walking stick.Broklynitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893561593977161621noreply@blogger.com