Riverwalker's Gear - MX 450 Monopod Combo

Multi-use items are a great way to save money and minimize the amount of gear you may need to carry. They can serve a variety of purposes that will allow you to get the job done. Less items that you need to carry can save time and effort on your part. A great little item I came across at a yard sale is an MX 450 Monopod Combo. This is a great piece of gear that only cost $5.

This monopod comes with a foam grip and wrist strap for ease of use as a walking stick. A cap is included and is easily removed to allow the mounting of the V-shaped gun support. It also incorporates a standard camera mount in case you're shooting pictures instead of your gun.

Fully collapsed it is only 21 inches long and can be extended to 67 inches by use of the quick lever leg locks. This makes it fully adjustable for most people. My grandson even tried to appropriate it for his own use and took an immediate liking to it. Kids recognize a good thing when they see it!

It also comes with a rubber foot and ground spike. A few quick turns quickly converts from the rubber foot to the ground spike.

With this new addition to my gear, the ability to have a good walking stick that can quickly convert to a gun or camera support will always be handy. Having the option of a rubber foot or ground spike only increases it's versatility when used as a walking stick. A few simple modifications may be in order to further increase its use may be forthcoming.

Some of the modifications that I'm considering is the addition of some paracord on the upper handle and a case for a small multi-tool as well. I may even duct tape a small flashlight to it.

Got multi-use gear?

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Riverwalker