A stick having an attachment device for tool-free quick release connection to another stick to form a shooting bipod or tripod and alternatively to connect to a weight-assist receiver of a backpack, the attachment device having a base configured to attach to the stick or to a handle of the stick, an integrally connected arm extending upwardly from the base, and integrally connected first and second fingers projecting outwardly from the base and configured to engage with a finger of a like attachment of the another stick and to alternatively engage within the weight assist receiver, the connecting fingers defining through holes configured to receive a quick-release pin where tool-free insertion or removal of the quick release pin through the through holes quick-connects or quick-releases the connecting fingers with or from the finger of the like attachment of the another stick and alternatively quick-connects or quick-releases the connecting fingers with or from the weight assist receiver.

A stick having an attachment device for tool-free quick release connection to another stick to form a shooting bipod or tripod and alternatively to connect to a weight-assist receiver of a backpack, the attachment device having a base configured to attach to the stick or to a handle of the stick, an integrally connected arm extending upwardly from the base, and integrally connected first and second fingers projecting outwardly from the base and configured to engage with a finger of a like attachment of the another stick and to alternatively engage within the weight assist receiver, the connecting fingers defining through holes configured to receive a quick-release pin where tool-free insertion or removal of the quick release pin through the through holes quick-connects or quick-releases the connecting fingers with or from the finger of the like attachment of the another stick and alternatively quick-connects or quick-releases the connecting fingers with or from the weight assist receiver.

A stick having an attachment device for tool-free quick release connection to another stick to form a shooting bipod or tripod and alternatively to connect to a weight-assist receiver of a backpack, the attachment device having a base configured to attach to the stick or to a handle of the stick, an integrally connected arm extending upwardly from the base, and integrally connected first and second fingers projecting outwardly from the base and configured to engage with a finger of a like attachment of the another stick and to alternatively engage within the weight assist receiver, the connecting fingers defining through holes configured to receive a quick-release pin where tool-free insertion or removal of the quick release pin through the through holes quick-connects or quick-releases the connecting fingers with or from the finger of the like attachment of the another stick and alternatively quick-connects or quick-releases the connecting fingers with or from the weight assist receiver.

A mounting system comprising a surface mount configured to operatively couple to an attachment surface, a movable mount, at least one adjustable arm assembly, at least one device mount, a latch coupled to one of the surface mount and the movable mount, and a catch coupled to the other of the surface mount and the movable mount. Each arm assembly includes at least one arm having a first end operatively coupled to the surface mount and a second end operatively coupled to the movable mount, wherein the second end is movable relative to the first end to move the movable mount relative to the surface mount in a first direction. Each device mount is configured to support a display device and is operatively coupled to the movable mount, such that each device mount is movable in a second direction.

A rest system for supporting an object in relation to a surface, wherein the system comprises a rest which comprises a head unit to which the object is in use attached, the head unit comprising a support body, an object coupling to which the object is in use attached and at least one leg coupling to which a respective at least one leg is removably attached, and at least one trekking pole which provides the at least one leg.

A rest system for supporting an object in relation to a surface, wherein the system comprises a rest which comprises a head unit to which the object is in use attached, the head unit comprising a support body, an object coupling to which the object is in use attached and at least one leg coupling to which a respective at least one leg is removably attached, and at least one trekking pole which provides the at least one leg.

An improved carrier for securely hanging containers with handles or slings in an accessible manner while providing anti-theft features which render removal of items more difficult by unauthorized person. One embodiment of the improved carrier is supported by an attached base, while another embodiment utilizes a table leg for support.

A method for using a telescoping monopod apparatus to capture an image including synchronizing a photographic instrument with the telescoping monopod apparatus, attaching the photographic instrument to the telescoping monopod apparatus, determining that the photographic instrument is in an image-capturing mode, extracting, by the image-capturing mode, a humanoid feature, detecting that the humanoid feature comprises a cutoff, adjusting a position of the photographic instrument using the telescoping monopod apparatus, and capturing an adjusted image using the photographic instrument.

A method for using a telescoping monopod apparatus to capture an image including synchronizing a photographic instrument with the telescoping monopod apparatus, attaching the photographic instrument to the telescoping monopod apparatus, determining that the photographic instrument is in an image-capturing mode, extracting, by the image-capturing mode, a humanoid feature, detecting that the humanoid feature comprises a cutoff, adjusting a position of the photographic instrument using the telescoping monopod apparatus, and capturing an adjusted image using the photographic instrument.

A telescoping monopod system including an image acquisition module having a field of vision, an attachment member configured to contact the image acquisition module, a body housing a processor, a memory, an electromechanical component, and a plurality of shafts. The body contacts the attachment member. The body comprises a control panel.