So after almost 15 hours at a measured 0 degrees, it still works. It's not quite as smooth as when I put it in, but still pretty good.
Update: After leaving it at room temperature, it's back to being as smooth as when it showed up. It was totally useable after freezing, but there is an...
Have made some good purchases from GGG, but the titanium pipe was not among them. Now I kind of sort of want one even though I have no use for it. Seriously, I just can't picture some stoned thinking, "Dude, we could make this lighter for backpacking."
Damn it Jim, I'm just a social studies teacher!
Good question. I'll take it off my tripod and throw it in. Freezer is at a measured 0 degrees. If this ruins it, I'm starting a Go Fund Me to upgrade. 😄
I didn't prove much. It stayed out over 12 hours at or below freezing and it worked fine. Don't have anything lower than the mid 20s coming up. Maybe someone in cooler climes can experiment on our behalf. I really want to love it and feel smart about spending so little money while propping up...
6 ounces is a lot in scope weight, and definitely a lot when you start adding up all the other ounces. It can also be a lot in rifle balance with lighter weight guns. I've stuck with Leupolds because of the weight to quality ratio. However, the current trend is towards 30mm tubes and dialing, so...
Henderson is out of stock on my size and color. Was planning on Patagonia R1 before I saw this thread. Anyone have experience with both? Big price difference.
Based on this thread I picked one up last week. I have to say I'm impressed with it at home. Much smoother than my Benro S-2 and obviously lighter and more compact. I hadn't heard about a freezing issue, but do have some concerns about the warnings regarding "sand and dirt". Figured it was worth...
To add on, the last place to lose weight is your pack. Until you get everything ultralight, you need a fairly stout pack to carry it all in. There are lots of older non-hunting packs that can be had for a song (a quick search of my local Craigslist found an Arc 'tyrx Bora 80 for $100 and a...