We just unveiled our latest product to the Trek-Tech line, The Leg Adaptor! This little screw cap can be used on either the legs of the TrekPod Go! Pro or the TrekPod XL converting them to tripods. To gain extra height, add the upper tube of the TPod.  See a Video of Ken demonstrating how it all works on Trek-Tech’s YouTube channel. See More Product Details

I met Daniel last month in Portland at an exhibit of his Wild Image Project photography. Daniel is a photographer and adventurer who is traveling the world and photographing the earth’s last truly wild places, mostly from his kayak. This interview will give you a deeper understanding of his passion for the project and his vision of blending art, environmental activism and adventure.

In preparation for the next leg of his journey, Daniel is giving the carbon fiber TrekPod XL monopod/tripod/hiking staff a shakeout for use with his DSLR. He’s planning on using an Optera flexible tripod to mount his point shoot camera that he uses to shoot video of his experiences.

Wimberley Clamp Mount and Trek-Tech T-Pod

Here’s a belated follow-up to Thomas who has a question about using the Optera 460 flexible tripod with his Wimberley Clamp Systems.

Thomas, you can use your Wimberley with an Optera. You just need to create some clearance.

The Trek-Tech MagMount Pro quick relase ball head works with any 1/4-in. 20 or 3/8-in. stud. The trick is to match the spacing with your camera. The typical Wimberly user is using a big camera with a big telephoto lens.

The Wimberley Head is a specialized tripod head for telephoto lenses. Its gimbal-type design allows you to rotate your lens around its center of gravity and thus easily manipulate very large lenses. Since its introduction in 1991, the Wimberley Head has become the industry standard for serious nature photographers.

Wimberly Clamp System

Ken Baehr, a wildlife photographer in Alaska, has come up with a clever solution to matching a Wimberly to the Trek-Tech gear using the Trek-Tech T-Pod.

“I really like my Wimberley Tripod Head for use with collared lenses.  However, if I want to shoot a shorter lens, it is difficult to use the Wimberley Head.  I have to bring another tripod with a standard ball head or at least another ball head.  Switching back and forth is a pain.   When I am out hiking in Denali National Park, or someplace similar, that is a problem.  The TPod offered me a solution.

I attached the Tpod to a standard camera plate from Really Right Stuff.  It is light.  The change over is quick and easy, and the TPod raises the camera above the tilt swivel point and gives me the ability to pan in a 360 degree arc.  The TPod is sturdy enough for short lenses and I get to eliminate 8 pounds of gear from my backpack”

You can see the picture of his set-up at the top of the post.

Photograph by Daniel Fox - The Wild Image Project

I got the chance to meet Daniel Fox, the man behind the Wild Image Project, last Friday at the PushDot Studio in Portland. Daniel is a photographer and adventurer who is traveling the world and photographing the last truly wild places, mostly from his kayak. I spoke to him about his vision of blending art, environmental activism and adventure. You can track Daniel’s Wild Image Project trek on Kontain.

We also chatted about the gear he uses and the gear we make at Trek-Tech. From there one thing led to another. Daniel will be using the TrekPod XL carbon fiber - hiking staff, monopod and tripod - on the next leg of his expedition to Argentina. He will also be putting an Optera flexible tripod to the test. The Optera will be lashed to the deck of his kayak. His point and shoot camera, which he uses to shoot video of his adventures, will be clamped with a MagMount. We’ll let you know how it all works.

Daniel Fox - The Wild Image Project