Many of our readers use portable masts for a variety of tasks, and with the proliferation of more and more electronics systems incorporating communications as well as sensor technologies, the need for additional masting capability continues to grow. With the new Expedition series of masts from Will-Burt a single man can extend 4 foot (1.2 m) sections to heights from 8 feet (2.5 m) to 60 feet (18.3 m) with lightweight payloads such as cameras or antennas. The mast system features two bubble levels as well as a center guide tube to provide a smooth guide path when raising and lowering tube sections as well as a tube lifter to give the user an ergonomic advantage when raising heavy payloads.
Additionally, as part of this line, Will-Burt has introduced the Ranger Pack kit which includes a pack that accommodates the 65 lbs system which is capable of lifting up to a 50 pound payload (23 kilograms) to 24 feet (8 meters) above the ground. This system can be deployed guyed or un-guyed and is designed to be operated by one or two man elements.
