Looking for a back-carry sling for tripod plus

My wife and I will be hiking in the great out-of-doors next month. We're not experienced hikers, nor campers; just out to see some wonders of the west. Though I'd love to take the 4x5, I will be carrying only my M4, a couple of extra lenses, and some Delta 100, in a sort of photo vest, for occasional opportunities as they may arise. But I will take my tripod, and we will be taking trekking poles. Therefor, I'm looking for a comfortable back carry case for tripod (and sometimes poles), both of which collapse to 27". The tripod is an old aluminum Cullman, perhaps 4 lbs., with a circumference of about 16" at the top, closed. A plain canvas carrier would be fine, if spacious enough for me to pad the inside. Suggestions sought. Thanks.

My cheap and excellent Chinese tripod came with a very nice over the shoulder bag mit padding

I added big spikes, from you know who

CF

https://www.tabgear.com/collections/slings
I use one of these biathlon slings for my Ries J tripod. I added a ring by the head to clip into, and a ring with velcro to wrap around the feet/leg clamps.

For backpacks / remote hiking in particular I always feel like there should be a way to turn my trekking poles into tripod legs. I know there are a few products out there but nothing compelling, would be a huge weight saver at the cost of maybe some time to reconfigure things.

I have a lot of tripods and a few bags. This bag from Really Right Stuff is great for my small tripod. The link is to B&H due to the fact that they are cheaper than buying directly from Really Right Stuff.

-Joshua

domaz - trekking poles are nowhere near rigid enough to be realistic LF tripod legs. If they were, they wouldn't make very good shock-relieving walking poles. There are monopod style walking poles; but they're a compromise which does neither job ideally.

I find that a seperate sling for my tripod works best for me, but I'm not very coordinated.
Cool kids lash their tripods to their packs.
I use an inexpensive but nicely padded nylon shotgun sling.
In the past, the bag Coleman camping chairs come in have worked well, but the fabric is thin and prone to getting holes plus the sling isn't padded like shotgun slings.
I sling up one of the legs and bind the three legs together using a dog collar from Dollar Tree so I can unbuckle the collar so my tripods ready to use with the sling still attached.
Here's a video on shotgun slings:
https://youtu.be/60UVZVcOx5w?si=wshfLX_6ac5DhVWC

Ain't it nice to be in yer 70's when it's socially acceptable to be cantankerous and pull a shotgun out of the sling and pepper somebody's butt with rock salt for asking why you're taking pictures with such an old-fashioned looking device?

John, thanks. This looks like something I can work with, maybe adapt a bit, adn in my price-range. Much obliged.

Both of my tripods came with carry bags that I can use just the strap as an option. Here's a link to some straps:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/searc...20strap&sts=ma

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Originally Posted by Drew Wiley

Ain't it nice to be in yer 70's when it's socially acceptable to be cantankerous and pull a shotgun out of the sling and pepper somebody's butt with rock salt for asking why you're taking pictures with such an old-fashioned looking device?

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Usually I just grumble "Stay off my lawn!" LOL!

I have given up on the "tie-on"/sling configurations and decided just to take a very small and light, but padded, backpack. The tripod will go in head first, in the center, with the legs at top secured to the carrying loop so that it doesn't lean to one side. We'll have room for a water bottle and snacks on either side as well as any other necessities. Balanced, simple.