- The Vortex High Country II Aluminum Tripod + Pan Head (TR-HCY) is a lightweight, packable aluminum tripod kit designed to give hunters, long-range shooters, and wildlife observers a stable platform for binoculars, spotting scopes, and cameras in the field. This Vortex TR-HCY High Country II tripod supports serious glassing from sitting or standing positions without taking up much space in your pack.
- Key Features
- Model: High Country II Aluminum Tripod + Pan Head (TR-HCY)
- Weight: approximately 4.0 pounds
- Max load: 22 pounds
- Min height: about 11.3 inches
- Max height: about 62.5 inches
- Folded dimensions: roughly 24.3 inches high by 4.0 inches wide
- Leg material: aluminum
- Leg sections: 3 section legs
- Leg angles: 3 position leg angle settings
- Leg locks: flip lever leg locks
- Head style: 2-way pan head
- Head mount: Arca-Swiss compatible quick release interface
- Quick-release plate: included, with 1/4-20 mounting screw
- Feet: rubber feet for secure grip on hard surfaces
- Center column: extendable center column with detachable counterweight hook
- Special Features
- The 2-way pan head with control handle gives you smooth pan and tilt movement, making it well suited for tracking game or scanning with a spotting scope.
- Arca-Swiss compatible quick release plate works with many modern optic and camera plates, so you can move gear between mounts that share the same standard.
- Three leg sections with flip levers allow fast setup and height changes, which helps when you move from sitting to standing glassing positions during a hunt.
- Three leg angle settings and an extendable center column let you run the tripod low to the ground for prone or sheltered positions or tall for stand-up viewing.
- A detachable counterweight hook on the center column lets you hang a pack or weight for extra stability in wind, then remove it to get the tripod lower when needed.
- Included carrying case and rubber packing strap help keep the High Country II (TR-HCY) compact and secure in your vehicle or pack between outings.
- Practical Benefits
- The Vortex High Country II Aluminum Tripod (TR-HCY) gives you a stable, yet portable glassing platform that pairs well with mid to large size spotting scopes and high-power binoculars in open country or range settings.
- Its 22 pound load rating supports heavier optics and even some rifle setups with appropriate mounts, giving you flexibility as your gear changes over time.
- The wide height range from roughly 11 to over 62 inches lets you glass comfortably whether you are prone, seated on a hillside, or standing behind a truck or blind.
- Because it packs down to about 24 inches and only weighs around 4 pounds, this tripod fits hunters and shooters who hike into their glassing spots and still want solid stability once they get there.
- For buyers looking for a field tripod that balances packability with enough strength to handle serious optics, the Vortex High Country II Aluminum Tripod + Pan Head (TR-HCY) is a capable tool and dependable option.
| MANUFACTURER | VORTEX |