It’s the full Monty for mounting kit

Posted on Jun 11, 2025 by Adam Duckworth

A versatile new mounting system for adding accessories comes from British brand 3 Legged Thing

If you thought 3 Legged Thing only made tripods, think again. Enter Monty – a trio of ultra-compact, wildly versatile mounts designed for photographers, videographers, and anyone who insists on attaching gadgets to other gadgets. Whether you’re rigging up a camera monitor, LED light, microphone, action camera, or even a spotting scope, Monty’s got you covered. It’s small, it’s mighty, and frankly, it might just replace half the junk in your kit bag.

Three Models, Infinite Possibilities

Monty 1 – The coldshoe commander

A compact pan-and-tilt mounting device with a ¼”-20 thread on top, plus a base that offers hot / coldshoe fitting or a ¼”-20 thread. The 360˚ rotation makes panning smoother than your best pickup line, and the ratchet-controlled tilt keeps your gear exactly where you left it. No sag, no stress.

Monty 2 – The Picatinny powerhouse

Because sometimes, you need to clamp things properly. Monty 2 features a ¼”-20 thread and spring-loaded locator pin on top, but the real magic is in its lever clamp base, which locks onto standard 20mm Picatinny rails with rock-solid security. The 360˚ rotation and ratchet-controlled tilt mean quick, easy adjustments—so you can spend less time fiddling and more time creating.

Monty 3 – The ultimate hybrid

Can’t decide? Have it all. Monty 3 is the Swiss Army Knife of the range, combining the coldshoe / ¼”-20 base from Monty 1 with a removable Picatinny lever clamp for maximum adaptability. Throw in a 70mm Picatinny rail for even more mounting options, and you’ve got yourself the ultimate modular setup. Oh, and did we mention it rotates 360˚ and features a lever-free bump stop tilt mechanism for instant, frustration-free positioning? Thought so.

Crafted from aerospace-grade magnesium alloy with stainless steel fixings, Monty mounts are built to take a beating. They’re available in 3 Legged Thing’s signature colours: Darkness (matte black, for the stealthy types), Lava (copper & black, because looking good matters), Moss (practical, tactical, and possibly invisible in the woods).