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[Nikonsince1972]

The best $30 investment in camera gear ever. The rig as pictured with 600mm f/4 ED-IF AIS Nikkor, D850 with grip, gimbal head and carbon fiber tripod tips the scales at about 25 pounds. This is my go-to rig for nature photography and although the weight does not really bother me the sharp edges on the tripod and even the legs dig into my shoulder when I carry it for long distances and it gets rather uncomfortable. This pad makes carrying it a pleasure!  

 

 

 

 

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[Nikon Shooter]

Yes, a very cool solution for better comfort.

I opted for this kit. It has a similar purpose and it helps
keeping hands away from the cold legs in winter.

[Merco_61]

Here is my solution.

[fallout666]

cool 

[Copyright 1959]

I found a simple & inexpensive solution at Home Depot years ago. They sell various sizes of foam pipe insulation in 6 foot lengths with a pre cut slit along the length with a glue strip. Cut a length with a razor blade to fit the top, thickest leg to length, Slip the correct size [in my case a Bogen tripod leg of 1 inch diameter] on the leg, pull the glue strip tape off and it seals the seam. Cover all 3 legs And it does not interfere with tripod leg adjustment. Lasts for years and costs about 2 US dollars. Really cushions the weight off of your shoulder and insulates cold metal in winter. Also protects your tripod from bangs and drops too.

[Merco_61]

I tried the foam insulation some years ago, but it always started slipping around on the leg when I had been out for a bit over an hour in -15°C or colder. They work well as long as it is warmer than that, though. There might be a quality that work for my conditions, but I started using handlebar wrap instead.

[Copyright 1959]

Merco_61, Fortunately I have never had to deal with temps that cold here in the tropics. But the foam lasted for 20+ years before I removed it. My declawed cat thought it was a scratching post and it finally met it's match. Will be replacing it soon.