First Look: MDT Mountain and Backcountry Ultralight Hunting Bipods

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posted on June 9, 2025
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LEDE MDT Bipods

MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. is proud to announce the launch of two purpose-built bipods designed for serious mountain hunters: the Mountain Bipod and the Backcountry Bipod. Developed to meet the demands of ounce-counting backcountry hunters, these new additions push the limits of lightweight durability without sacrificing field-ready performance.

The MDT Mountain and Backcountry Bipods are the result of field testing in some of the harshest hunting conditions on earth—designed in the unforgiving New Zealand backcountry and refined for serious North American terrain. Both bipods offer hunters stability and rugged performance in ultralight packages, helping make every ounce in the pack count.

Mountain Bipod cant and pan

Mountain Bipod

Features:

  • Mounting: ARCA or Picatinny
  • Weight: 5.6 ounces (Picatinny) / 5.7 ounces (ARCA)
  • Height Range: 2.7–15.8 inches
  • Push-button deployment at 0° and 90°
  • Twist lock leg adjustment
  • Over 180° cant range with adjustable tilt torque
  • Built from carbon fiber, aluminum, and titanium; tested on hard-recoiling calibers like .300 PRC
  • Ultra-wide leg splay
  • MSRP: $449.95

Backcountry Bipod extended

Backcountry Bipod

Features:

  • Mounting: Picatinny only
  • Weight: 5.0 ounces
  • Height Range: 7.5–14.3 inches
  • Push-button deployment at 0°, 55°, and 90°
  • Twist lock leg adjustment
  • 80° cant each direction, 360° pan
  • Carbon fiber, aluminum, and titanium construction tested with big calibers
  • MSRP: $299.95

Both bipods are now available exclusively at mdttac.com.

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