Very sturdy tripod

This tripod is a significant upgrade from the cheaper aluminum Vanguard tripod that I have. It does weigh more, but that is all part of it being more sturdy and stable.

The flexibility of this tripod is amazing. High, low, in between or off-center positioning is all very easy.

The bag that comes with it is large enough that it will easily accommodate most tripod heads. I bought the PH-32 head to give me maximum flexibility. It isn't the most compact head, but it fits in the bag when attached to the tripod...barely.

I'm looking forward to years of use of this tripod for both photography and with my spotting scope at the range and in the field.