Over the years, I have used 2 different telescoping monopods. One was a "sitting" version. The other was a longer "standing" version.
I don't recall the brand, although I know both are the same brand.
Lightweight to carry.
Easy to maneuver while on stand.
Somewhat easy to pan on a moving target...but not a fast-moving one.
However, like stated, you have to keep holding them or the whole works falls over.
I also have made, and used a couple homemade versions of shooting sticks.
My originals are made from 3/8" vinyl-covered, aluminum garden stakes, and are approx. 36" long when not in use.
Light weight, easy to move in short grasses, and easy to pan in most directions.
But they suck in tall grass, because you have to lift them too much to move them.
The second set is made from the same type of garden stakes, but are 3/4" diameter, and stand about 5 ft, when not in use.
I made these a few years ago, for two reasons:
#1) I had gotten to the point that I could no longer sit on the ground, and had to always sit on a stool.
#2) It had become necessary for me to walk with a cane., So I made these long enough & stout enough that I could use them for a walking staff, in lieu of the cane.
I have to admit that I didn't get enough usage before having to stop hunting (health/weight), in order to give any decent feedback about them...other than to say that they do make a good walking staff. Hahahaha
Probably my favorite rest aid, is the old set of "original" Stoney Point Rapid Bipod sticks.
If you are unfamiliar with them, they are a telescoping "bipod" that work like shooting sticks (IMHO), but attach to the sling stud.
They detach from the gun when not in use (for carrying).
Given how they attach, they pan very nicely...up; down; side to side. Works great for moving targets, even running ones. And (IMHO), work well on any terrain, flat ground or hillside.
As with sticks, if you keep the butt of the rifle on your knee or shoulder while calling, they keep the gun up & at the ready.
Since the legs telescope, they work whether sitting on the ground; on a seat or stool, or kneeling.
Stoney Point originally made these in 3 different versions...Prone; Sitting; or Standing.
The ones I have are the Sitting version.
Since Stoney Point was bought out, I do not know if they still make all 3 versions.
I have also heard that the quality of the newer models is not nearly as good.