Transporting My Spotting Scope Safely

A: Your spotting scope must be protected from the possibility of falling and from impacts. We may suggest supporting your spotting scope fully by removing it from your tripod when transporting in the field.

When digiscoping, DO NOT transport the scope and camera assembly while mounted on the tripod. The spotting scope tripod mount can be damaged because it is not designed to accept additional stresses caused by transporting in this manner.

It is also quite important that components are adequately supported to avoid placing additional stress on the tripod mount. Always remove the scope and / or mounted camera from your tripod and transport separately.

Using a sturdy tripod with a "quick release" mounting plate makes attaching and removing a scope quick, safe, and easy.