Trek Tech Staffs

I'm betting these things drive a compass nuts!

Read the gear review for the Titanium Goat adjustible pole that works also as a monopod at:

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/reviews/display_reviews?forum_thread_id=2768&cat=Trekking%20Poles&cid=56

The fact that it's a decent or good tripod *and* you can pack it small for traveling is pretty good though it's not very light. Anybody used one in the field yet?

> Anybody used one in the field yet?

I meant anybody else? Would love to see a review, too.

http://www.cameratown.com/reviews/trekpod/

It isn't super light, but I can say it is a LOT lighter than the tripod my husband used to carry. On most trips I carry pretty much everything while Kirk carries his camera gear. With the Trek Staff he can actually carry water now ;-) My back is happy over that!

I just got a SLR, and I'm trying to find options for camera mounts. I've been leaning towards either the TrekPod or a Luxury Lite Survival Stick.

The SS is a lot lighter but it's a monopod. the TrekPod is heavier, but it works as a tripod also. I've never used a monopod, so I'm not sure how useful one will be for me. The tripod mechanism is something that worries me a bit, due to the velcro closure. It also makes me wonder how well it will stand up to abuse. Are there any comments on this?

My husband has abused his Trek and it is holding up well.

The worst that would happen with the Velcro is you have to replace it, which wouldn't be hard.

Btw, have you seen their newer, lighter version they brought out? It is designed for taking on airlines.

Thanks Sarah.

I saw some info on the new TrekPod, but I haven't actually seen one yet.

Kirk wants the new one..he was a bit bummed that right after I got him the Trek, the new one came out. Ah well!