I have a buddy that does cool military things for a living. I've known him, hung with him, each others' weddings, shot together, etc for 20 years now. He's got tons of cool gear he's picked up along the way, but isn't really a gear guy and just uses what he likes, but doesn't usually know where it came from, etc. Anyway, he's got this little table-top size tripod with a nylon saddle and I asked him about it. He gave me a spare saddle he had, but couldn't tell me anything about the tripod. This is where I need y'all's help. Ideally I'd like one tripod to do it all, but realize that may not be realistic and I may need two.
Goal 1: table-top tripod, somewhat height adjustable for shooting off bench or prone in the field, some for me (sighting in rifles), but also mostly for kids.
Goal 2: in-blind hunting tripod, would work for supporting gun from seated position, see pics below from where I tried the concept with a cheap Amazon tripod I have. Love the concept, but the tripod isn't up to the task.
Whatcha got?