This may be another consideration, but for backcountry hunting, it's nice to double up on the function of a set of trekking sticks. I made a line of 66" tall trekking sticks that expand to support a rifle, camera or spotting scope while standing. They are made from very light but strong Canadian Ash wood, which is much quieter in the woods, and warmer for holding in the cold. The longer length is great for hiking with a pack and rifle in steep terrain. A single long pole is very handy to get your balance during descent, where you need to drop a couple of feet off rock or hill.
During spot and stalk hunts, expanding the sticks is very quick and less motion than dropping a pack to shoot off. The stability while shooting (standing with the sticks) is comparable to laying prone and shooting off your pack.
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