A tripod is only part of a hunting setup. You also need a way to attach your binoculars or support your rifle. If you want to take photos through an optic, that adds another adapter to the shopping list.
The FANAUE ST-4030-45T hunting tripod kit brings those pieces together for a listed $338. For someone building a setup from scratch, the appeal is straightforward: one purchase covers several jobs.
What comes in the hunting tripod kit?
- ST-4030-45T inverted-leg tripod
- S1 binocular adapter
- GS-01 saddle rest mount
- Phone digiscoping adapter
Think about which of those jobs you actually need. A binocular adapter is useful when you want to spend time looking through an optic without holding it up. A saddle gives you another way to support a compatible rifle. Digiscoping means using a phone to take photos or video through an optic; the adapter helps line up the camera and eyepiece.
You don't have to carry every accessory on every outing. Pack for the day, and leave the pieces you won't use at home.
The specifications worth checking
Rated load
20 kg / 44 lb
Leg construction
3 sections; 40 / 36 / 32 mm tubes
Extension height
177 cm / 69.7 in
Height with legs folded
76 cm / 29.9 in
Leg angles
22°, 55°, 85°
Rail compatibility
Arca-Swiss and Picatinny
Specifications and price: official kit listing, checked September 20, 2026. Prices may change.
A load rating tells you how much weight a manufacturer specifies, not how steady the view will be in wind. Leg extension, ground conditions and the mounted equipment all affect the result. Don't choose a tripod by that number alone.
For carrying, pay attention to folded size as well as weight. Check where the tripod would sit on your pack. If your trips involve long walks, ask for the weight of the complete setup you intend to carry, including the adapters.
When does a bundle make sense?
The strongest reason to buy a bundle is that you need the parts. Make a short list of what you'd otherwise buy separately, then compare the total delivered cost. That is a more useful comparison than looking at the price of bare tripod legs.
Already own mounts that work well? Check whether a tripod-only option suits you better. Extra accessories are only good value if you'll use them.
For a first setup, buying the core pieces together can also cut down on shopping around. You can spend that time checking fit and getting familiar with the equipment before taking it out.
Check these three things before ordering
- Your binoculars: confirm their mounting connection works with the supplied adapter.
- Your rifle: check the rail interface or saddle fit for your particular setup.
- Your phone and optic: confirm the adapter's fit range, including the phone case and eyepiece diameter.
Send the exact equipment models when asking about compatibility. “Fits a phone” or “works with binoculars” isn't specific enough to settle the question.
If you're starting from scratch and expect to use the included accessories, put this kit on your shortlist.
View the ST-4030-45T kit and current price, or browse the Hunting tripod collection to compare other setups.
