Backlanz Detachable Bipod – The battle of the lightweight bipods!

When Backlanz first released their new bipod, I bagged it as a Harris Clone that wasn't really adding much (apart from some weight) to the bipod world. Well. Their latest offering certainly changes my opinion on them.

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Update

Since initially writing this review, I see that Backlanz have added a ‘precision series’ to their options.

These look to offer a more robust but still light bipod option. When they first looked to do that, I talked with them about what I would like to see in a ‘Precision, Lightweight’ Bipod. I note there is an Arca Swiss mounting option, which is also good, considering we are seeing more of that as an option for replacing stud mounts or even Picatinny now.


I think I would likely be ‘more successful if I didn’t have a habit of saying what I thought, irrespective of potential loss of favour with companies in NZ, but I didn’t initially set up The Bloke to sell adverts; I set it up to provide my own, honest opinion on new gear and happenings within the community.

While I still have to hold my tongue regarding some of the politics, with gear, I have found people appreciate a blunt response and less fluff.

So, read the whole article before commenting. Did I like the bipod? Well yes! And no. Like many things. It’s going to depend on what you want to use it for.

We need to compare this new offering to the existing lightweight options out there, of which I have sold and used plenty of them.

The Company

Backlanz is an NZ-owned and operated company – set up by Ethan Todd and based in the South Island. Seeing a local group bringing new ideas and manufacturing to the industry is nice.

The Overview

The bipod is intended to be a lightweight bipod for hunters. Understanding this is essential because I have criticisms of the bipod (coming soon) about using this as a precision rifle support – not necessarily as a lightweight option. Although, I will also compare it to the other light options I have experience with – the NeoPod and Spartan Javelin.

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Update Since initially writing this review, I see that Backlanz have added a 'precision series' to their options. https://backlanz.co.nz/collections/backlanz%C2%AE%EF%B8%8F-precision-range-of-bipods These look to offer a more robust but still light bipod option. When they first looked to do that, I talked with them about what I would like...Backlanz Detachable Bipod - The battle of the lightweight bipods!