OUTDOORSMANS Fluid Head

The Gen 2 series of tripods is also based on the idea that hunters often require multiple tripod setups for different applications. Between the vast opportunity for modularity and an industry-first blend of carbon fiber and Innegra materials, this tripod is now as durable, capable, and adaptable as we can possibly make it.

Think of it this way: Each model of our tripods has been to fat camp, then boot camp, then space camp. The result is a set of tripods that are significantly lighter (11 oz on the Tall) and significantly stronger while maintaining their stability. We hope you can appreciate how awesome that is.

The Gen 2 Pan Head incorporates the highly requested Arca-Swiss compatibility while also accepting Outdoorsmans plates.

The jaw system uses a spring/washer tensioning mechanism that will provide the same amount of tension, no matter which plate style you are using. There is no need to adjust the tension of the jaws for any reason. From mounting your binos with an Outdoorsmans adapter to attaching your rifle with an Arca-Swiss rail, the Gen 2 Pan Head can handle it all with lightning-fast transitions.

That isn’t the only trick the Gen 2 Pan Head has up its sleeve, though. The jaws also have two positions that you can use for different scenarios. In the half-open position, you will be able to slide your plates in for a secure and guided fitment. Then, when you need to attach an item that isn’t able to slide on like a rifle with a bipod blocking the rail, you can open the jaws to their second position which allows any plate to just tilt in and lock down with the same speed.

The Pistol Grip is the perfect head for running and gunning while keeping things lightweight and streamlined. It combines the ease and flexibility of one-handed operation with a simple, more convenient mechanism than most ball-style tripod heads.

Believe it or not, the pistol grip was created with the idea of mimicking the motion of the control stick on an ultralight aircraft. Floyd Green, a pilot of both helicopters and small, personal craft, realized that the intuitive motion of the squeeze-to-operate function would translate well to a tripod head.