Name: Versa-22i Inverted Carbon Fiber Tripod: SureGrip™ Apex
SKU: RRS-9000388
Price: 1025 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

Versa-22i Inverted Carbon Fiber Tripod: SureGrip™ Apex

SKU:

RRS-9000388

UPC:

818413029668

$1,025.00

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Engineered for inverted deployment, rapid setup, and rock-solid stability in the field.

Versa-22i Inverted Tripod

Experience unmatched adaptability and precision with the TVC-22i inverted carbon fiber tripod. The TVC-22i’s inverted deployment offers rapid setup, getting you field-ready faster than ever, while its rigid construction ensures dependable support in demanding conditions. Designed for mission-critical use, its compact, lightweight, precision-machined build keeps the system easy to carry without compromising strength. Whether you are glassing, shooting, or capturing landscapes, this inverted tripod package delivers fast deployment, stability, and confidence for photographers, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts who cannot afford to miss the moment.

For capacity, height range, and folded size, jump to the full specification table below.

Compact inverted design for seated and kneeling positions

The Versa-22i’s compact, inverted layout is optimized to accommodate kneeling and seated shooting or glassing positions while keeping twist locks higher on the legs and away from mud and debris. New collets replace the older locking gibbs, cutting lock engagement travel roughly in half so you can lock and unlock legs faster when changing positions. Enhanced O-rings help keep threads clean and smooth while providing improved tactile feedback as you operate the twist locks in the field. A vented clevis design lets the legs collapse more quickly by preventing pressure buildup as the sections slide together.

SureGrip™ apex, accessory-ready sockets, and simplified tools

Threaded sockets on the sides of the apex give you practical mounting points for accessories such as QD (Quick Detach) attachments or a BC-18, helping you build out a tailored field support system without extra clamps or brackets. When swapping apex-mounted accessories, the 2 and 3 Series SureGrip™ TVC models now use the same 5/32" hex key you likely already store on your RRS plate, which means fewer tools to keep track of in your pack. A solid ring apex, combined with a high strength-to-weight ratio design, maintains strength and reliability while keeping overall weight low for long days in the field.

Versa-22i apex detail showing accessory sockets and SureGrip interface

Versa-22i and Versa-22iC tripod fully extended to 2nd position comparison

Ergonomic controls and durable materials

Ergonomic spring-loaded pull tabs with clear visual lock and unlock indication make it easy to confirm leg angle settings at a glance, even in low light. The tripod’s structural components are CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, delivering a strong, lightweight chassis around the carbon fiber legs for long-term durability in demanding environments. A fast, modular, and customizable design with serious stability.

Shown here with Versa SureGrip™ Series 2 Anvil Adapter and Anvil-30 ARC ball head. Versa-22i(left) and for users who prioritize packability, the Versa-22iC (right) compact variant delivers a lower maximum height and lighter weight while maintaining real-world stability.

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Versa-22iC

Specification	Versa-22i	Versa-22iC
Load Capacity	95 lb (43 kg)	80 lb (36 kg)
Minimum Height (Legs splayed out)	5.5" (14 cm)	5.1" (13 cm)
1st Position Height	34.8" (88.5 cm)	28" (71.12 cm)
2nd Position Height	N/A
Maximum Height	64.3" (163 cm)	47.5" (121 cm)
Folded Length	38.2" (97 cm)	30.0" (76 cm)
Weight	4.28 lb (1.94 kg)	3.50 lb (1.59 kg)
Leg Sections	2
Head Mount	Versa SureGrip™
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What's in the box?

(1) Versa-22i Inverted Carbon Fiber Tripod
(2) 3/16" hex keys (required to adjust leg angle tension)
(1) 5/32" hex key (required to loosen/tighten SureGrip set screws)
(1) Nylon stud-cover nut
(1) User's guide

Reviews

3 Reviews

Really like my tripod and Arca30 head. They work...
5

Posted by Andrew Butler on 19th Nov 2025

Really like my tripod and Arca30 head. They work better than anything else I have used. Only wish is that RRS would have thrown a few stickers in for. $1500 tripod bundle!
I’m using it as a dedicated glassing rig. Versus...
5

Posted by Serg on 16th Sep 2025

I’m using it as a dedicated glassing rig. Versus my TFCT34L dedicated shooting rig, there are a few differences… 22i is faster to deploy and faster to micro adjust, the only compromise is it is a bit longer. I haven’t shot off of it, but have no doubt that it will still be rock solid. Ball heads in this case are apples to oranges (ANVIL 30 v BH55) so will give a separate review regarding that, but BH55 is definitely more advantageous for glassing and digiscoping. I would use 22i tripod for shooting if I were in timed staged matches where improvised positions require small movements or rear stability, but if for hunting or all-day, all-terrain fixed position shooting matches go 34L.
Tvc-22i soar inverted
5

Posted by Jase on 1st May 2025

I bought the Tvc-22i soar inverted and it’s really steady out in the field. I have been dispatching coyotes up to 350 yards so far.