ONLY
$11.99
37 years young. Scott Williamson and I share the Pacific Crest Trail all out speed
record. We set the record August 12th 2009 in a alpine fashion.
“They stayed in touch every step of the way through the order so StickPic is a company I feel comfortable recommending to people to do business with online. I think Rod Java will exceed your expectations with his customer service.”
http://krudmeister.blogspot.com/2010/03/leki-carbonlite-aergon-on-trst-and.html
Hiking in Finland Ultralight backpacking in Scandinavia
http://www.hikinginfinland.com/
http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Cameras/Photography%20Accessories/StickPic/
Test
report by David Wilkes “A five ounce bird could not carry a one pound coconut” but
even a European swallow should have no trouble carrying the StickPic around. This
thing is TINY!
Test report by Hollis Easter “The StickPic works well at capturing
the moment, and makes it easy to take "there we were!" pictures when nobody else
is around. As such, it's a valuable tool, and I plan to continue carrying it. I would
replace it if I lost it. It's great!”
Test report by Mark Mc Lauchlin “The StickPic
is a tiny, ultralight and purely awesome camera mount designed for trekking pole
use to allow a hiker to take a self-portrait. This is one of those things where you
just say, "why didn't I think of that?"
http://jasonklass.blogspot.com/
“Every once in a while, an invention comes along that
is so simple and perfect, you slap your head in one of those "why didn't I think
of that?" moments. When I first slid the Stick Pic onto the end of my trekking pole,
I immediately recognized its potential to fill a need I had been wanting for years”
http://www.briangreen.net/
"I love my StickPic!" - Brian Green
http://lighthiker.wordpress.com/page/2/
"I like the StickPic very much and would recommend
it to everybody who wants to shot more photos of himself while one the trail!"
"This is very well thought out and definetly going into Tinny pack. It's a good setup, I'm very impressed"
http://www.freezerbagcooking.com/index.htm
"I have been playing with the StickPic in two versions, a beta version and the newest version - and after playing with it I can say it is fun, fun, fun!"
Well, i have to say that this is probably one of those things that everyone wishes they had thought of. Similar to the simplicity of the twist-tie or ironing board, the Stickpic camera holder is a staple for the hiker or mountaineer. What good is climbing unimaginable heights and enduring blistering weather conditions if nobody believes you? With the help of Stickpic you can capture your greatest achievements on film and at an angle that people will know wasn’t photo shopped.
"It’s one of those things that makes one wonder why no one ever thought of it before."
John R. Ghysel
http://www.backpack45.com/newsletter2008.h tml
Susan and I have backpacked about three thousand miles the last few years, but have less than a half dozen shots of the two of us on the trail. Thanks to StickPic we now take some on every backpack.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art337 26.asp
If you’ve ever fought the wind at a summit, trying to set your camera up for a self-portrait – you’ll appreciate the idea behind the Stickpic. This simple gadget slides onto the end of your hiking pole. Attach your camera to the threaded screw, set the timer, hold the pole at arm’s length – and presto! You have an awesome picture.
http://sectionhiker.com/2008/11/03/holiday-gift-guide-ultralight-backpacking-gifts-under-50/
I get this question every year. "What’s a good gift to give a fanatical backpacker that they’ll appreciate?" Since I fall into this target audience, I thought I’d give you a hand and recommend some gifts that all cost under $50 and that most backpackers would love to receive. For $11.99, this a great product that every backpacker with a camera needs.
Individual F
eedback - Non Press
I found the StickPic simple enough to use in principle, but definitely you need some practice to get the alignment of the camera right, to avoid having your arm too visible, and to decide what angle to point the trekking pole at. However, a bit of practice is enough.
You also have to make sure that the StickPic is well secured to the trekking pole, especially with the heavier digital cameras (mine is a Canon A95). The weight balance was a bit unexpected at first, but I soon got used to it.
Attached is a photo taken a few days ago in the Australian Alps
(Southern Hemisphere - winter here).
Cheers
Roger Caffin (PhD)
I recently acquired a (demo) StickPic. It took me a while to get the opportunity
to use it, but when I finally did, I loved it. My wife and I are always taking that
arms-length picture, and the photo usually results in 2 large heads, off-center,
with little scenery in the background. We used this on a recent trip to NH, and it
came in handy. We were able to get the pictures we wanted, without needing to have
someone else to hold the camera.
My only gripe is the way that StickPic attaches to the pole. It is supposed to slip on over the tip of the pole. Most of the times, the tips are muddy and grimy. I hate to put those qualities anywhere near my camera. I was thinking about taking off the tip, attaching the StickPic, and re-attaching the tip, so that the StickPic is on the pole, not the tip. This may be a good idea, but I thought about it more, and the StickPic may wiggle loose and slide up and down the pole while walking/not in use. At least that way I can't loose it!
Joe Geib
Delval, PA