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Availability: In stock.

Regular Price: $349.00

Special Price: $295.00

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Quick Overview

For those on the go, we offer the CobraCrane Backpacker. This system is the same length at the CobraCrane I (5 feet). The difference is that this package comes as two smaller pieces allowing you to break it down for easy transport. The can reach up to 8 feet above the ground (on a 5 foot Tripod) and can go as low as ground level, offering incredible performance and versatility at a very competitive price




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The CobraCrane Backpacker is an easy to setup jib that is simple to operate, by one individual, while taking amazing footas. Bring a whole new dimension to your video productions by bring the camcorder from a low shot to a high shot smoothly and efficiently. The CobraCrane BackPacker mounts on any sturdy tripod with the CobraCrane Mounting Bracket for quick and easy set up and can shorten to 42 inch for portability. This sturdy construction elevates your camcorder up to 8 feet, and can hold a camcorder up to 6.5 pounds. The CobraCrane BackPacker is made from super durable, high strength, lightweight steel. While total height depends on tripod, the CobraCrane BackPacker gains 3 ft. above the Tripod Head and can reach up to 8 feet above the ground (on a 5 foot Tripod) and can go as low as ground level, offering incredible performance and versatility at a very competitive price.


Backpackers are used by adventure camera operators. If your job requires climbing up the mountains, hiking on the trail, shooting on the ski slopes, or use in the wild, CobraCrane Backpacker is the system for you. Need to bring a system into the wild for adventure work or outback documentaries? Our lightest system weighing in at only 13lbs, the CobraCrane Backpacker is a cinch to carry out into the field. It offers the same functionality as all the other CobraCranes, just lighter and easier to carry.


Made of the same durable aluminum rails as its big brothers, the Backpacker gives you incredible freedom of movement. Booming, swinging and tilting as well as the ability to mount a variety of cameras with simple and fast setup, Backpackers help you get that money shot virtually anywhere.


• Quick Setup: CobraCranes set up in minutes - no additional tools required .
• Ease of Use: With only minutes of practice, get those hard to get shots.
• Flexible: Works with a wide variety of cameras and tripods
• Proper tool for the job: Optional Extension kit, offers two lengths for a variety of shot requirements
• Affordable: Most dramatic difference for the least amount of money
• Reliable: Solid construction and built to last, CobraCranes are rock solid.


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In Depth CobraCrane BackPacker - Portable Single Bar Jib arm for cameras weighing less than 6.5 lbs.
Built in camera panning Optional
Built in camera tilt Yes
Camera Capacity 6.5 Lbs.
Camera format supported DSLR & Video cameras
Crane Weight 13 Lbs.
Length from pivot 3 Feet
Maximum crane height (on a 5 Ft. tripod) 8 Feet
Actual Length 5 Feet
Variable Length No
Whats included:

CobraCrane BackPacker Single Arm Crane
Installation Guide

*Counterweights are not included.

Model CobraCrane BackPacker