When it comes to filming your own hunts, having a steady camera arm is one of the core pieces of gear that you need to invest in. Here I will list 5 camera arms factoring portability, solidness in the tree, and affordability.

This camera arm is currently the best I have ever used and is my current go to setup. This stiff arm is very versatile, the way it is mounted with a ball head means that you can pretty much strap this thing on to any type of gnarly or offset tree or limb and still be able to get it level. There is not many camera arms currently on the market that can do this. This setup packs very well and is easy to haul in and out of the stand. This is a very key feature for me since I pack many items of equipment to and from the stand. For an extra $40 bucks they also have a Carbon Arm if you are looking to squeak out every light weight inch to help you gain an advantage but I have had no problems with this one.

Key Features of The Stiff Arm

Portability – With the arm weighing in at only 1lb 13oz (whole kit including arm, base mount, and ratchet weighing 5lb 7oz), you hardly realize you are carrying it in your pack. Major Plus.

You can purchase multiple mounts separately to strap to various trees, eliminating having to strap it down every time you go to the stand. They aren’t too pricey either, so only having to carry the actual arm is a big bonus.

With the ball head design, it mounts to almost any type of tree or limb, giving you a lot of options when it comes to picking the right spot.

I have used this Muddy Outfitter Arm for several seasons. The only reason I changed over to the Fourth Arrow Arm listed above was because I lost the base mount and decided to try out something new, but at the current price of only $95 this one is hard to pass up! When mounted to a tree, this arm is super solid and stable. The base mount really grips and digs into the tree bark allowing for no slipping or shake when your camera is mounted at the end. If you’re on a budget then don’t overlook this one from Muddy.

Key Points about the Muddy Outfitter Arm

Portability – Weighing in at a total of 4.5lbs makes it a good lightweight option but, after using this for several seasons I have found that the base mount is rather large and difficult when trying to pack with other gear. You can eliminate this by purchasing other bases but at the time they were priced rather high so most of the time I just left it in the tree Price – The price has really came down as of late making this arm a solid option for beginners and veterans Mounting – When mounted to a tree, this arm is super stable but sometimes I found it hard to find a perfect spot to mount it, making it a little less versatile than the Stiff Arm above.



When I lost the base to my first camera arm, this product really had me intrigued for the price and how lightweight it was. It’s probably a good thing I didn’t end up going with this one being that my camera and microphone makes my setup too heavy for an arm like this.

Key Points about the Hawk Hunt Hard Arm

Portability – Weighing in at 5lbs this is a good lightweight option and packs rather well.

Price – Definitely a winner if you are on a budget or just starting out. A big bonus is that this arm comes with a pan/tilt head to mount your camera onto. The other two arms don’t come with this.

Weight Capacity – Being able to hold up to 6.5lbs worth of camera and accessories, this arm is made for smaller rigs.

Maybe you’re not looking to mount a big video camera and just want to capture some different angles or close-ups of you in the stand. This Micro Mount from Muddy is perfect for mounting a GoPro or similar sized action cameras to capture footage from in the stand. It’s also affordable at $16 dollars.



All in all, these are some great options if you are just beginning to film your own hunts or just want to take it to the next level. Hopefully I presented you with some good information to help set you on the right track.

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